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Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent

2.5 star property

Photo gallery for Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent

A beach with tents and umbrellas.
A covered outdoor seating area with cushioned benches and a table, featuring a rustic thatched roof and a view of greenery outside.
A narrow pathway flanked by thatched-roof huts with white walls and green doors.
A tent with a bed, a fan, and a bottle.
A rustic room with bunk beds, a ladder, and a thatched roof.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$36
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

Explore the area

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Malindi Beach, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Portuguese Chapel
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Silversands Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

A small, narrow room with a single bed covered by a sheer white sheet, a small sink, and a window with a patterned curtain.

Deluxe Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Tent, Beach View

A tent with a bed, a fan, and a bottle.

Comfort Tent, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 9 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Men only

A room with a white sink, a black door, and a partially constructed ceiling.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Large Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Beach View

Bunk beds in a dormitory-style room with a high ceiling and metal beams.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Malindi

At Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Malindi Beach and Portuguese Chapel. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .In proximity to this Malindi hotel you'll find Watamu Beach.

What's nearby

  • Malindi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Portuguese Chapel - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Silversands Beach - 12 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mambrui Beach - 26 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Watamu Beach - 33 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariposa Resicence - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Stars and Gaters - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent

Free breakfast is available daily. Self parking is free.

This Malindi hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent offers 12 accommodations. This Malindi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Babalao Hotel]
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 1000 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 500

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 1000 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off USD500 cleaning fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property only accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

Yep, Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

As of 30 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent on 31 Jul 2026 start from NZ$36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

Yep, Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent is on Malindi Beach.

Does Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary English brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

No, Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

Check-in begins at 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.