Best Boutique Hotels in Kilifi
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Kilifi is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Alawi Home is located in the Watamu Beach district in Watamu, 5.7 mi from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms feature views of the sea or pool. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with bathrobes provided. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as snorkeling and diving. Nice Beach During Low Tide is 164 feet from Alawi Home, while Watamu Marine Nature Park is 1.1 mi from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Exeptionally beautiful, you feel like in a dream :) You get help 24/7 and the staff is amazing!" - "We had an amazing time staying at Alawi Home. Excellent location with a beautiful view and beach, super friendly and professional staff and great food. It is the ideal place to stay if you really want to relax and recharge" - "Alawi home is a magical place. The staff is soooo sweet and helpful. The rooms and the whole house is impecable and clean. Nothing is too much. They made our holiday! Can only recommend to go and stay there"
Superb
24 reviews
Located in Malindi, a 4-minute walk from Tropical Beach, Hotel Villa Malindi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, every room comes with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, certain units at Hotel Villa Malindi also provide guests with a pool view. All guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Italian, Russian and Swahili. Watamu National Marine Park is 22 miles from Hotel Villa Malindi, while Malindi Marine National Park is 1.2 miles away. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 3.1 miles from the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "The coziness of the rooms, the layout of the grounds, the staff, very friendly and helpful. Alex the GM was also great in organizing transport for excursions plus answering questions we had." - "Beautiful villa, quiet and peaceful. My children absolutely loved the swimming pool where they spent a lot of time there. Alex was an amazing host, all the staff were very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed activities outside the villa where Alex arranged a driver for us to take us around which was very helpful. The Food was 10/10 we enjoyed Swahili dinner on our last night. Fantastic hospitality I would highly recommend this hotel."
Exceptional
149 reviews
Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a 10-minute walk from Mapango Beach, 0.6 miles from Watamu Bay Beach and 1.2 miles from Papa Remo Beach. The property has a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a closet. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms contain a patio and some have garden views. At Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo rooms include bed linen and towels. Watamu National Marine Park is 14 miles from the accommodation, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is a 11-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi, 12 miles from Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "Wonderfull place, nice and quiet, cozy room, all the amenities you need, nothing fancy og flashy but makes you feel at home. All staff is very kind, sweet and helpfull, and generously helped me with both early check-in and late check-out.. The pool area is set in a lovely garden, where you can easily spend days, if you don’t want to plunge in the ocean (or when it is low tide). Hope to come back." - "The best place in Watamu and thanks for everything Franchesca and Valentina you are really service minded and knows about goodwill !!!"
Exceptional
65 reviews
Located in Malindi, a 14-minute walk from Malindi Beach, Saffron Garden Malindi provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. At Saffron Garden Malindi each room includes bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. Watamu National Marine Park is 22 miles from the accommodation, while Malindi Marine National Park is 4.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 2.5 miles from Saffron Garden Malindi, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful and peacefull, staff was amazing and very helpfull and the rooms were very good. would recommend anyone to go there. We spoke to the owner and they explained the beautiful history about the place and we were stunned!" - "The accommodation was great and the staff super nice and available" - "The staff were extremely accommodating and warm. They really went above and beyond. The place was dreamlike, very picturesque." - "The thoughtful touches are evident in every part of the property the staff is so professional, friendly, accommodating and exemplify luxury service."
Fabulous
173 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Visiwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodations in Watamu and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. With a terrace, the property also has a restaurant, as well as a bar. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Bike rental and car rental are available at this resort and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near the resort include Watamu Bay Beach, Papa Remo Beach and Mapango Beach. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 12 miles from Visiwa Beach Resort.
Guest Reviews:
- "Staff were very friendly and professional.The room and hotel was always clean and well maintained. Great location. Food in the restaurant was delicious." - "Everything was perfect once again" - "Probably, the best location in Watamu: clean beach (if you would like to have white sand beach and not the beach covered by dry seaweed) - this is the place. If you like to enter the ocean to swim not stepping on corals but via sand (high tide time for sure :)) - this is the place. The view from the hotel is fantastic. Restaurant is very good. Good wine list. The place to enjoy the life."
Fabulous
339 reviews
Located in Watamu, a few steps from Merry Crab Cove Beach, The Mida Creek Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms at the resort come with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some accommodations at The Mida Creek Hotel also feature a sea view. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Watamu National Marine Park is 1.9 miles from The Mida Creek Hotel, while Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 12 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 21 miles from the resort.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything was perfect! It's a gem in the middle of nature with amazing and very friendly people! I have been traveling the world and I can tell that this one is a place you will remember!" - "Mida Creek is a hidden gem just across the creek from Temple Point, the tip of Watamu. It is on a private cove with a mangrove island to protect it. The grounds are manicured, the pool is crystal-clear, and the various lovely eating spaces at garden or tree levels make private dining a possibility. The kitchen is fresh and creative. Moringa pesto was a uniquely delicious dish. The staff are well-trained and run the place efficiently. The hotel's domestic cats and dogs are well cared for, as is an exotic plant nursery. I highly recommend this intimate, stylish, well-run boutique hotel and will definitely go back for more."
Fabulous
250 reviews
Located in Watamu, a 12-minute walk from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 miles from Turtle Bay Beach, 1.2 miles from Short Beach and 400 yards from Mida Creek. The property provides room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Palm Garden Boutique Hotel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a terrace. All rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. At Palm Garden Boutique Hotel you'll find a restaurant serving African and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Watamu National Marine Park is 16 miles from the hotel, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 3.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi, 16 miles from Palm Garden Boutique Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "The property was great and quite. Perfectly for relaxing and take some time off. The food was excellant and the staff was friendly." - "Great breakfast, beautiful place and very clean, with a really nice vibe" - "Everything" - "Breakfast was spot on. Location was pretty decent. A little far removed from restaurants/shopping and such, but that is kinda what I wanted so was very good for my needs. I answered no regarding the question above "Did the price I paid match the expectations I had when I booked". I answered no because the facility far exceeded my expectation. I felt it was a very good value."
Fabulous
93 reviews
Marine Holiday House House in Malindi features traditional thatched Makuti-roofed buildings surrounded by tropical gardens. The resort has a a large pool with a beautiful wooden bridge and is only 2625 ft from the beach and Marine National Park - Malindi. The rooms include African-style furniture and decor and have access to a patio or balcony. All rooms come with either garden or pool views. Guests can enjoy the entertainment area with lounge and TV. African cuisine is served at the resort bar and restaurant. Marine Holiday House House is 2.5 mi from Malindi Museum and 3.7 mi from Malindi Airport.
Guest Reviews:
- "My stay was amazing this place is a hidden and affordable gem,the aesthetics ,the staff were very friendly and accommodative,Rachel was warm , natural and welcoming I highly recommend a pay rise😁 also the location is a top tier talk of a walking distance to the beach... I'll be coming back real soon" - "food Janet cooked very good break fast Rachael was always available as late as 12 mid night" - "The environment was superb" - "The food is good. The breakfast was nice"
Very Good
287 reviews
Featuring pool views, Villa Ameera Malindi provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge and a garden, around 2.2 mi from Malindi Marine National Park. This villa is equipped with 6 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a TV, a seating area and 7 bathrooms. A barbecue is available for guests to use at the villa. Vasco da Gama Pillar is 0.9 mi from Villa Ameera Malindi, while Betty's Boutique is 2625 feet away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 1.2 mi from the accommodations, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "Nice and peaceful definitely coming back again 😊" - "Absolutely breathtaking. I really enjoyed my stay there" - "everything was perfect" - "The staff were very helpful and friendly." - "The price and quality was unbeatable. We loved being able to go swim whenever we wanted. The staff was lovely and always available to help." - "I loved the rooms, swimming pool and the green environment, birds, parrots, tausi,so therapeutic" - "Everything about the place was awesome 😎"
Very Good
178 reviews
