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Marine Holiday House

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Property amenity
In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Dolphin Road, Malindi
  • Place, Marine Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Vasco da Gama Pillar
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Terrace, Pool View (Superior)

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Terrace, Pool View (Superior)

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Malindi

At Marine Holiday House you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Marine Park and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Silversands Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, furnished balconies and LED TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Malindi hotel you'll find Watamu Beach.

What's nearby

  • Marine Park - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Portuguese Chapel - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Malindi Beach - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Silversands Beach - 11 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Olimpia Club Malindi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mariposa Resicence - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Marine Holiday House

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Marine Holiday House. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Malindi hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Marine Holiday House offers 10 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Malindi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 8 to 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70.00 per vehicle (one way)

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 accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Marine Holiday House
Marine Holiday House Hotel
Marine Holiday House Hotel Malindi
Marine Holiday House Malindi
Marine Holiday House Malindi, Kenya, Africa
Marine Holiday House Hotel
Marine Holiday House Malindi
Marine Holiday House Hotel Malindi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Marine Holiday House?

Yep, Marine Holiday House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Marine Holiday House?

Yep, Marine Holiday House is a short 6-minute walk from Marine Park. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Marine Holiday House have a pool?

Marine Holiday House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Marine Holiday House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Marine Holiday House.

Does Marine Holiday House serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Marine Holiday House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Marine Holiday House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Marine Holiday House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Marine Holiday House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Marine Holiday House Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Could not check-in as hotel had no evidence of our reservation and new rooms available.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohomed

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Francisca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautiful but reservation problem

The place was beautiful and quiet. But we had a problem with the reservation : the villa was already booked when we arrived. And the family inside the villa didn't want to leave...We should wait the day after to enter the villa at 5 pm so we lost time...and we had 2 bedrooms and 1 kitchen in compensation. The problem also was we didn't have clear explanations with the mananger...But we enjoyed our stay in this villa. Also we din't have internet during 1 day and wirefire works only near the reception (far from the villa).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Anders

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really bad place
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Juha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kuin pala paratiisia

Esitteen kuvat pitävät paikkansa, hieno alue. Siisti ja siivotaan päivittäin. Keittiö on myös erittäin hyvä, hieman suppea menu. Rauhallinen alue, saa nukkua rauhassa. Rannalle noin 5 minuutin matka mutta oma allas on riittävä. Alueena muutenkin rauhallinen, vain perjantaisin ranta bileet eli sopii parhaiten rentoutumiseen. Henkilökunta on ystävällistä lukuunottamatta respan Rachelia jonka kanssa ei onneksi tarvitse olla juurikaan tekemisissä, hänen vuokseen yksi tähti pois.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Роман, Санкт-Петербург

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Злой и жадный Лука

Отель не плох на первый взгляд,достаточно уютная террит-я,персонал услужливый и очень приятный-они молодцы!Пожалуй,из плюсов это всё.Теперь о главном.Отель, а точнее гест хаус расположен в итал. части города,точнее пригорода Малинди.Здесь всё итальянское:кафе,магазины,рестораны,отели и т.д. Итальянцы повсюду:старые и молодые, маленькие и большие-все итальянцы!Кто-то там живет,кто-то отдыхает.Итальянские дедушки приехали позабавиться с молоденькими африканками,а итальянские бабушки-с африканскими чернокожими юношами.Противно!Не без исключения этот гест хаус-тоже итальянский,принадлежит Луке и Джессике.Джессика-адекватная,достаточно добродушная девушка.Лука-жадный,безэмоциональный,расчетливый и не очень располагающий к общению человек.Отдыхать на территории геста не очень комфортно из-за постоянного нахождения там Луки и его двух детей,которые бесконечно шумят,бегаю и резвятся.Лука постоянно за всеми наблюдает,бесконечно нервно курит,постоянно что-то считает на калькуляторе,записывает в ежедневник и пересчитывает деньги.Наблюдать эту картину не очень приятно.Это-что касается хозяина,а теперь о проживании:горячей воды нет,её,экономный Лука включает по вечерам на час и то не всегда.Такая же история с электричеством-его тоже регулярно отключают.Имейте ввиду!В номерах нет сейфов и холод-ов. Полотенца меняются через раз.Мыло-один кусочек был выдан в начале проживания,больше мыло не дают.Сущность Луки, как вы видите, проявляется во всём.Пляж в 10мин ходьбы, в воду не зайти-водоросли.

10/10 Excellent

Paola, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Green oasis near the Marine Park

I stayed one week in the Marine Holiday House in March 2014. I had a very nice time in this hotel, the rooms are spacious and the furniture is great, of course in African style but with an extra touch! The big bed is very confortable and everything is extremely clean and tidy. This hotel offers very good meals for an affordable price. I booked half board and was very happy with the food, a mix of Kenyan specialties and Italian taste, the fish was great and fresh fruit was always available, both during the day and for breakfast. The pool is great, especially in the afternoon when the beach is too hot, I enjoyed the shadow in and around the relaxing pool. The owners Jessica and Luca are extremely nice and offered to take me to the city more than once without charging any money, which is very unusual in Africa! The staff is very kind and helpful, both owners and staff speak good English, so that you'll feel confortable at Marine Holiday House wherever you might come from. I would go back any time! Thanks a lot.

8/10 Good

Peter, Salzburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

leider nicht ganz am Strand - 300 m

Nettes familiäres Hotel. Italienische Sprachkenntnisse von Vorteil. Bar abgebrannt + nicht revitalisiert. Nichts besonderes auszusetzen.

6/10 Okay

Venturini

Liked: Cleanliness

Buone potenzialità

Il posto è carino e ben posizionato e con il tempo potrà diventare un vero gioiellino, purtroppo i gestori sono nuovi all'esperienza di albergatori e si vede, quindi ci sono varie cose che non vanno: le camere grandi e accessoriate hanno le lenzuola piccole e si dorme nel materasso quindi le condizioni igieniche sono scarse, le zanzariere hanno i buchi e le zanzare entrano, le rubinetterie sono vecchie specie nella doccia e lo scarico del wc è difficoltoso....le zone comuni sono trascurate, a parte il salotto della reception che è sempre occupato dal gestore e dai figli lasciando gli ospiti a pellegrinare fra le sedie (e anche da questo si evince la mancanza di esperienza sull'accoglienza dei clienti) manca il generatore di corrente, il pos, il collegamento wifi che peraltro sONO segnalati sul sito in fase di prenotazione....nonostante tutto questo già la titolare Jessica si da molto da fare per accontentare i clienti e quindi penso che con il tempo e la giusta manutenzione sarà un ottimo posto per soggiornare. Oggi come oggi tocca un pó adattarsi e trattandosi di vacanze non è sempre piacevole trovare giustificazione a comportamenti a volte sopra le righe....