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The Villa Mela, Malindi

★★★★★ Mahogany Road/Casuarina Road, Malindi, KE

8.5 guest rating· 20 reviews

The five stars

The Villa Mela, Malindi holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace, Spa/wellness center and Indoor pool.

About this hotel

Luxurious Garden Oasis with Pool

Escape to Villa Mela, Malindi, a tranquil retreat nestled in a lush garden oasis with a refreshing pool, just steps away from the Indian Ocean.

Exquisite Dining and Relaxation

Indulge in a culinary journey at our restaurant offering a blend of local delicacies and international favorites. Unwind with a massage or workout in the fitness area, ensuring a rejuvenating stay.

Convenient Location for Exploration

Explore Silversands beach and Malindi Marine National Park within minutes from the hotel. With a shuttle service available, your seaside getaway awaits at Villa Mela.

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Rooms & rates

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Salt-water pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
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  • Golf course
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beauty Services
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Diving
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Horse riding
  • Ironing service
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pedicure
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace

Location

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Mahogany Road/Casuarina Road, Malindi, KE

Check-in
from 12:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say8.520 reviews

+ Amabilitate a personalului+ Gradina superba
Cleanliness8.5
Service8.9
Location9.0
Room Quality8.4
Amenities8.4
Value for Money7.9

O experienta minunata, de care ne vom aminti mereu!

10.0

Totul a fost minunat. Foarte frumos construita, amenajata, dotata, O gradina superba, Personalul amabil,

Nu as schimba nimic. Totul a fost perfect! Cladirea, gradina, cafeaua, fructele, etc.

Georgeta · RO · 2025-10-28

Guest review

10.0

Very Friendly staff,Ngala and Steve Garden well maitained Very clean swimming pools

Joe · KE · 2025-08-16

Guest review

9.0

The staff are friendly and the facility is clean...Indeed it's home away from home

Betty Wambui · KE · 2025-07-31

Guest review

10.0

The ambience was excellent The food was top notch Clean rooms & great service from the staff i.e: Steve and Ngala

Kathungu · KE · 2025-07-27

A great escape to paradise where luxury, culture and comfort meet.

10.0

I loved the meals, the chef was exceptional. The villa is also very beautiful, there's art at every space which is very cool. The staff were lovely and very kind.

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Marilyn · KE · 2025-07-25

Amazing and beautiful ambience

10.0

The overall experience was excellent from the reception, the staff Villa Mela was amazing! Looking forward to coming back with the whole family 👍🏿

Chelimo · KE · 2025-07-25

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is The Villa Mela, Malindi really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Please check your visa requirements before traveling.

A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. Please contact the Hotel for more information.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Groups

No special conditions apply for groups.