Exploreans Malaika Villas and Beach Club

Hotels
Mayungu Road , Malindi , ke

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Clean pool
Large fridge
Beautiful beach
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Poor access road
Inconsistent food quality
Staff training issues
Condition of property
Limited kitchen amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
1
There were mentions of cleanliness being acceptable in some contexts, but overall concerns were raised about the state of the facilities.
Service
1
Staff was described as helpful and friendly, but training issues were noted.
Location
1
Location was criticized for being difficult to access, with rough roads and distance from nearby attractions.
Room Quality
1
Rooms were mentioned positively regarding size and amenities, but conditions and maintenance issues were also noted.
Amenities
1
Amenities like the beach and pool were rated well, but issues with kitchen utensils were highlighted.
Value for Money
1
Value for money was questioned through comments about the condition of the property relative to pricing.
Food and Beverage
1
Food service was criticized with slow service and limited quality noted.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed feelings about the overall experience with both positive and negative points noted about the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-02 08:43

Property Description

Escape to paradise at Exploreans Malaika Villas and Beach Club, just a short stroll from the stunning Tropical Beach.

Beachside Bliss
Immerse yourself in the ultimate beach experience with our exclusive private beach area and outdoor swimming pool, perfect for sunbathing and swimming.

Comfort and Convenience
Our air-conditioned accommodations feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, plus all the essential amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi and private parking for a hassle-free stay.

Family-Friendly Fun
With a dedicated kids' pool and delightful continental breakfast, your little ones can enjoy their own vacation while you relax near the outdoor fireplace, ensuring everyone has a memorable time.

Don’t miss out on this oasis of tranquility—book your stay with us today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Patrick • family_with_children • ke
4
Despite the staff that merits better, not recommended (we paid USD 126 per night for the villa).
Pros:

Helpful staff, clean pool (salt water). Decent beach bar and restaurant (only for lunches). We were given a large fridge than the standard minibar fridge. Well functioning airconditioning, nice bathroom products. Plenty of towels.

Cons:

Half abandoned estate with around 6 villas that are still operational. There didn't seem to be any back-up power generator, but power cuts were in general limited to no more than 10 minutes. We abandoned the option of eating at the hotel after one dinner and one breakfast and decided to use the self-catering and eat out in Watamu and Malindi. Most of the kitchen utensils however were no longer suitable to prepare food for human consumption, so we ended up buying a few pots and pans ourselves. We started off with two forks and knives for 4 people but managed to secure more by not returning cutlery... Place is not very accessible, dust road about halfway between Watamu and Malindi, with lots of turns and bends because people are building houses on what should be roads. Thankfully we had a robust rental car

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • family_with_children • de
5
Die Zimmer sind gut ausgestattet und sauber; aber teilweise schlecht geschultes Personal
Pros:

Das Reinigungspersonal arbeitet sehr gut; schnell und sauber.
Strand in 5 Gehminuten erreichbar.
Liegen und Handtücher im Preis inbegriffen.
Strandbar/-Restaurant
Die Zimmer sind gut ausgestattet.

Cons:

Frühstück: Kaffee und Wasser wurden fast immer serviert, wenn wir fast schon fertig waren; auch Beschwerden änderten nichts. Auch das Servieren der verschiedenen Speisen war viel zu langsam; z.B. Würstchen serviert; nach 5-10 Minuten Omelette/Eier; nach 5-10 Minuten Pfannkuchen; usw.
Dinner: War mit zwei Ausnahmen höchstens durchschnittlich
In der Küche ist keine Mikrowelle zum Aufwärmen von Speisen vorhanden.
Offenbar gibt es auch keinen Geschirrspüler (Gläser teilweise schlecht gespült).

Die Strasse von Malindi nach Malaika Villas ist sogar für afrikanische Verhältnisse unterirdisch.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • extended_group • ke
7
Pros:

This is an amazing beautiful oasis between Malindi and Watamu. We stayed in the 2 bedroom villa which was a good enough size for 2 couples. We spent a lot of time on the terrace and at the fantastic beach club. They have a wonderful private beach that is so serene. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and even came through with a last minute taxi contact to take us to the airport.

Cons:

The only issue is the location. It’s located on a very rough road that is difficult to drive on and takes about 30 minutes to get to the tarmac from the hotel. Most Ubers and tuktuks refuse to go to the hotel cause of this. It may make you reconsider if you want to be closer to the shops and activities in the center. Otherwise everything else was perfect.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • extended_group • pl
8
Pros:

Duże domki, sporo roślinności, super basen i mili ludzie.

Cons:

Słabe śniadania. Obiekt trochę sprawia wrażenie opuszczonego i aż prosi się o remont. Sama plaża ok, ale kąpanie jest utrudnione ze względu na wszechobecnych naganiaczy i wodorosty.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Sundus • extended_group • ke
1
Horrible. The locations isn’t where goggle maps says but instead very far from everything with really rough roads. The s
Pros:

The beach

Cons:

The staff and the bugs in the rooms and the location

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • extended_group • ke
9
Pros:

Serene was good,cool and relaxing place to be

Cons:

Road to the place ,

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • extended_group • ke
9
Great location and good value for money
Pros:

Very clean and staff were very efficient & friendly

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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L. • solo_traveller • gb
8
2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Munyao • family_with_children • ke
1
2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • ke
8
I had a lovely stay
Pros:

Very clean and helpful staff

Cons:

Staff ratio a bit lower than optimum at times

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Kananu • family_with_children • gb
9
Great Place to be
Pros:

It's near the beach, beautiful,friendly staff and a perfect quiet place for vacation.

Cons:

No iron/iron board in the room,no bunker beds for a large family room,Poor bumpy road,high chlorine in the swimming pool

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee