The variety of exotic marine life was breathtaking. The local guides are super knowledgeable and really love the ecosystem. How to get there: Malindi Marine Park is located 25mins away from Malindi town. You can use a private taxi, a three-wheeler (Tuktuk) or a motorcycle. The boats all have lifesaver jackets and the guides are well trained. What to carry: Swims suits and loooots of sunscreen😄. The expert guides will provide you with snorkeling equipment within the package. Payment: You will need to pay the Kenya Wildlife Society (KWS) Park Entry fees at the gate, either via Mpesa, or Card. No cash payment is accepted for the entry. The boat excursion will range between $45 - $65 depending on whether you're on a private excursion and you have the whole boat to yourself or whether you're sharing with other guests. Time: There's two type of experiences while at Malindi Marine Park. You can decide to do the full day excursion which sets from 9am, and sails to the Marine Park, and further to the Magic Island, and finally to a private island deep in the water. Here, you'll get a chance to eat freshly grilled seafood. Boats return by 3pm. The other shorter and more popular experience is the Marine Park and Magic Island excursion which takes roughly 1.5 - 3hrs depending on the time you visit.

Good one Some should only visit this Between 9am to 11:30am after 12 you will get lot of tides and you can’t see any Fish , you not able to snorkel and will be difficult to explore Entrance for vehicle 100kshs Residence or citizens 100kshs

Amazing views..God did His best👏🏊🏾‍♂️

We called the number stated here and were connected to a guy, who came to our hotel to explain about the different options or boat trips. We got a very decent price for snorkeling and bbq on the island. We booked a private tour. All was very well organized, very polite captains and delicious food!

I loved the Marine scenery. It was an experience that cannot be forgotten. Thank you 😊

Malindi Marine Park is a breathtaking destination with clear blue waters, vibrant coral reefs, and abundant marine life, perfect for snorkeling and boat rides. The experience is made even better by Captain John Boen, an outstanding tour guide and captain who is friendly, knowledgeable, and ensures visitors feel safe and entertained throughout the trip. His passion for the ocean and excellent guidance make a visit to Malindi Marine Park truly unforgettable.

The excursion was superb with professional captain who was conversant with the knowledge of marine ecology. The crew was friendly and social. It’s a memorable experience of happiness! Thank you team John Boen!

Well, mixed feeling about this place... The starter was a carpaccio from a red snapper, which was the worst carpaccio for the whole month of stay in Kenya...The fish seems was like a paper, it looks like it was defrosted quickly and served, also it filled like it was marinaded with a vinegar or something sour, while it supposed to be a raw fresh with olive oil. The tuna tartar was OK, not the best, but okay. The main course was the best one - nicely grilled squid (tasty but small portion), lobster and piece of fish, everything was well grilled and good. Served with good chips (french fries). Pizza in this place is average, mid size only available. Wine part: there were only 2 kind of wines offered in the bottles, but it was just a regular wine that you can buy in the supermarket 3 times cheaper (fact, checked ✔️), so we asked for a few glasses of the house wine. It was good, but overpriced for a glass. I think this place is good overall, but improvement in the service is needed, more wines to add to the list, there are good wines in Africa, also it is very important to have a napkins served for the each table (we did not have any, while other tables had them).

Confusing entrance & I think they have sold this restaurant so someone else because the name on the gate is different. Fantastic seating at the beach, remove your shoes & let your feet sink into the sand. Food was ok, I don’t understand why people assume we want the pizzas to be ‘extra cheesy’ - a little goes a long way. They were also out of some items in the menu including drinks! Would recommend Rosada which is next to this restaurant.

Good service and clean bathrooms. Loved the pizza as well, perfect thin crust. Sit inside if you don't like the wind blowing fiercely, but if the beach is for you, knock yourself out.

Absolutely amazing dining experience. You can either sit under a beautiful shaded veranda, or dine right on the beach with your toes in the sand. We went twice, once in the evening and once for lunch. Amazing pizza, I recommend the seafood pizza especially. Ingredients were fresh and prepared well. For lunch we ordered sea food platters. The lobster and prawns were fantastic. Good selection of non alcoholic drinks. We got the virgin pina colada, excellent and refreshing. Would definitely recommend this place for any holiday goers in Malindi. It's not too far from town. 5-10 min drive. Very accessible by tuktuk as well. Should not cost you more than 150 from Malindi town centre.

Lovely ambiance and beautiful breeze. The service was good right from the car park guy. The food was ok. Our table had the grilled snapper and pastas. The carbonara was on the saltier side but overall ok. Ice cream was good. There are stands selling clothes and african jewelry.

I was excited to go to Osteria, given the raving reviews I’d heard. Not so excited anymore. The service is for tears and the set-up of the place is so average. The pizza was good though, and the wine was also quite nice. The ambience is not bad, it makes for a nice experience to eat by the ocean.

A mouthwatering variety of dishes, exceptionally well done food, paired with bad service. Set by the beach with a cool breeze, has a small pool perfect for kids, and beach beds. Has a broad variety of Italian dishes and fish, from pizza to risotto. Only draw back is exceptionally slow service. If you aren't willing to spent most of your afternoon waiting for your food, might not be the place for you. Have a flight to catch? You might as well end up leaving your food as it does take more than an hour, even after you mention that you have a flight when making your order.

I lived the dedicated tour guide and explanations of things that happened. I loved to see the first catholic church and also to know the traditions of Mijikenda people in the coast. It was a lovely experience.

If someone is at coast in Malindi and misses to visit this place, then one would miss a very important piece from history of not only this region but also of South Asia as well. This place reminds how and what was discovered and what is importance of this coast of today’s Kenya. The entrance requires a ticket which includes a guide who accompanies when you visit the place and briefs in detail about the history. Price of entry ticket is reasonable and one caution in parking. The parking closer to the small office is safe place to park, I mean the office where they issue tickets but this is not very spacious and you will be lucky if you will find parking there.

It's an amazing peace of creation i loved the scenery.

The beach was absolutely stunning with massive waves crashing against the shore . Standing at Vasco da Gama's pillar felt like touching centuries of maritime history. From the raw energy of those incredible waves to the timeless stories carved in coral stone, Malindi is where adventure meets heritage. An unforgettable coastal experience! 🌊⚓

After so many years, i went to visit the site again with my partner and i'm glad to see the improvements done to make the site appealing. I loved it. We got there very early in the morning to have enough time for photos without many people.

Its a historical site and there's an entrance fee. Visit to know more

This is the most beautiful place for refreshing with the family. It also has got traditional things.. It acts like a museum

It is a small cute airport. The style is very old but neatly maintained. Old style building took me back into history.

Nice small well organized airport, plus you get to listen to some nice music while you wait for your flight

Small clean organised and Strategically located airport located a few km to Malindi Town from mombasa,It very busy airport with light aircrafts, services are user friendly and good staff.

Walk to the main road and take your Uber there, either arrival or departure, the “security” at the drive way will ask you to “do something”

Easily accessible, friendly crew and airport staff. Security at top notch

Very small and nice airport in Malindi, one time security check, very supportive staff. However no good cafeteria inside or outside of the airport. One of the good shop "Natural Lamu" who sells organic products very nice and I recommend to buy and try to promote such initiatives. I have enjoyed Malindi I am sure you will also enjoy 😉.

Second stop on my 5 days journey to Kenya. It was smooth landing, well nurtured lawns, clean and clear environment, lovely and welcoming airport staff, great public service system etc. We got out luggage offloaded from the plane fairly quickly and we were out of the airport in no time. No pressure at all.

The rubbish and plastic on the beach is such a shame, so much that we were lost for words - very sad to see for a nature reserve. See attached images just how bad it is…

Watamu beach has to be the most safest beach I have been to in my history of traveling to coast. I got to visit love island and I love the clear white sand waters.

Lovely beach. I enjoyed the ride in the ocean. I loved eating the king fish, lobster and the prawns

If you looking for a perfect beach experience between Kilifi and Malindi, then Watamu is the place to be!

Watamu has a very unique and interesting beach experience. A large portion of the coast is covered tall rock cliffs. This lends itself to some every unique exploring and some cool stuff to see. High tide is beautiful with the waves crashing over the rocks. The beach portions are predominantly white sand and are great for sandcastle building or beach sports. The wildlife is less than some other parts of the coast and the sunrise/sunset can be hard to see because of the coves, however it's a gorgeous place to live or vacation.

Was beautiful, enjoyed snorkeling and watching the dolphins.I loved feeding the eels in the mornings too.The beach guides can help know the places to visit around.

Friendly staff, went for the deep sea diving expedition... It was fun snorkeling, swimming with the zebra fish... Made several stop overs. Swimming with the dolphins, and finished with a late lunch at Sudi island

We had 2 pizza’s here, one with anchovies and one with fish. Both were a bit too thick and dense and both way too salty. Service was good though and the place was clean. The owner (I think) came and started smoking and video-calling right next to our table, which was a bit intrusive. All in all an ok experience, but probably best to keep away from the fishy pizza’s.

Italian restaurant. Service was very good and fast, owner keeps serious attention to this which is appreciated. Carpaccio was really delicious, focaccia was awesome as well(they have the real stone oven there). Prawns cocktail was OK, but nothing special, easy meal, prawns are small, carpaccio was much more enjoyable. The tuna main course was good, 3 big chops of the fresh tuna, good and big meal. Pizza was taken to go, and actually it was nothing special, we tried much better in Kenya (other Italian restaurant). It supposed to be the seafood (tuna, shrimps, squid), however it was mostly tuna pieces there.. House wine (Italian) was very good, with a reasonable price. Overall, it is a nice Italian restaurant to spend a time for a quality dinner.

Came by in the middle of the afternoon for a late lunch. We ate beautifully arranged caprese, accompanied by focaccia, very tasty Carbonara and home-made gnocchi. Spacious terrace with a glimpse of the sea. Would highly recommend.

Little gem that's beautifully decored and bearing a hygienic feel. I had coconut gelato that absolutely changed my life! Must try!

A clean and nice place where you can find Italian pizza and ice cream. Roof top is breezing and it has nice view to ocean. Nice place to visit. The owner is avaliable to welcome you

Great location and great 🥘 More seating on the top for a nice breeze. We enjoyed the service from one the guys who was very attentive and giving us ℹ️ about the area.

Good food quick service n large portions. Book your table in advance for a seat outside.

Coco Beach was a wonderful place. The food was absolutely fantastic. I got the Sea Food Platter and enjoyed it thoroughly.

beautiful hidden spot at the end of a long beach. overview splendide, especially for sundowners. great service and very comfy sofa. slow service and inflexible if you arrive too early.

Great spot to overlook the sea and beach from the shade with a refreshing drink. Cocktails and mocktails are very good and reasonably priced, pizza and pasta were good too. Wine was ok. Bruschetta was delicious!

Most incredible dining experience! Awesome view, delicious food and an amazing vibe! The waiter was great! The food and cocktails world class. A must visit!!!

I've been eating here more than times over the years. Of a reson. Good food, good location. Nice and friendly staff. U will not get disappointed. Highly recommended ****

Great location but an Absolute vile place for food, you need more money than sense to eat here. i ordered a basic Ham & mushroom calzone, waited for 45 minutes for a pathetic pita bread with some miniscule inedible ingredients inside. The owners an embarrassment to Italians for serving up this dire food

Very serene environment. They don't do breakfast though.

Very bad experience with this place... We had a massive food poisoning from the meal... The atmosphere was OK initially, however there not so much people around, while all the tables were prepared. We order oysters as a starter and we noticed that taste was strange. Oysters were served just on the plate without ice, also there were not separated properly from the shell and we had to scratch them by the regular fork(not special one). Also there were some pieces of broken shells in some oysters... Then we ordered a sea food platter - it was not big, however lobster, squid and fish were grilled well, however prawns were twisted or tortured, no idea why, it looked horrible. Grilled vegetables were not looking well, especially grilled potatoes, like from yesterday... Next day we had a serious problems, my girlfriend was poisoned for 3 days... Most likely the problem was with oysters... I would not recommend this place.

We make a reservation with a bottle of campari for 5000sh When we get there , they didn't have a hall bottle of campari and they charge us 8000sh For 0.65 of the bottle . I complaint to the manager and he told me that's was an offer only for us. Normally a bottle of campari cost 15.000sh !!!! And the Bootle was opened although we had made an reservation one day before. The manager treat us very rude and he mocked us in Swahili cause he didn't knew i understand some

Lovely place with great food! Have the grilled fish and lots of Campari and you are guaranteed a great time.

Ordered a delivery pizza, biggest size. Got a small one, the crunch and topping were tasteless. Never had such a bad pizza in my life. Not to recommend

I visit Malindi regularly and always on the lookout for somewhere nice for dinner. This was a lovely experience on a Monday evening,a warm welcome from the hosts, attentive waiter, and the food is excellent. The setting is nice with different seating areas and some small booths. The prices are mid range, and the service is excellent. There is occasional live music, but I'm not sure when this is.

So good so far Play ground for kids Nice swimming pool Nice food Everything is perfect

They have separate charges for side dishes. So you order a main course without a side dish and then you have to pay extra for a side dish.

We went here on a Sunday afternoon. The place was mostly empty. We had goat biryani which was really good and fish which was just okay. The service was great with the staff being quite helpful. It is located next to the main road so it makes it quite convenient

The rooftop seating space is too warm and no fresh air. Ordered for Pasta Alfredo wasn't the best, over cooked and the sauce was blunt. Good be better

The food was not the best I have tasted. The presentation wasn’t great, but the meals are affordable. Service was OK too.

I give it a 2 star because it's beautiful inside, spacious and nice location. It was my first day eating there though I see this restaurant all the time, I order for mango smoothie, waiter goes for almost 10 minutes then comes back to say there are no mangoes so I ordered blueberry smoothie which he brought after a couple other minutes as he took my chicken biryani order. I sip it and immediately notice something is wrong, then immediately the drink suspended itself and made layers in the glass😳😳. I call the waiter and ask him why they served me bad smoothie what if I got food poisoning from it? He says maybe the person who made it might have added lots of ice cubes that's why it's forming a suspension and I clearly tell him NO! You served me bad smoothie. My biryani comes, nice potions but not to my expectations, it comes with no sauces and when I ask, they bring cold soup in a bowl and some pilipili which enhanced the taste alittle. I was hAngry at this point so I just ate and went to wash my hands same direction as the cashier. I notice the waiter that served me and I ask him, "so you knew that the smoothie you served me was bad but you still have it to me?" Tell me why this waiter laughs like any of that was funny?! Remember, after taking back the smoothie, he never comes back to ask if I would like to substitute it with any other drink or if there's anything else I needed! He doesn't offer any apology about the spoilt smoothie but instead laughs about it! I paid my bill and walked out of there a dissatisfied customer who might never go back there because of so many reasons! Who serves their customers bad spoilt food?!! Don't joke with people's health! FOOD POISONING is real and you can be Sued!

Nice place though but the time of food order takes a bit long.So hope they're gonna speed up and change the time effect due to working and rushing hours for clients not to sit long

Good restaurant inside the city center of Malindi. Had Biryani with Kachumbari.

Nice restaurant in Malindi close to the airport. They have a VIP lounge with AC but it was hardly working. Ate the chicken biryani which had a nice Swahili touch to it. Also ordered a side of fries that weren't really fried properly. Can't really complain though since the place was very economical.

Was a nice and informative walk through the ruins, the guides are very knowledgeable. Also a spot to see some monkeys.

The lost ancient history of East Africa. It is not known who lived here. It is an interesting ruin with a very nice atmosphere. Do not approach at night as you may be cursed.

Entry was 500 ksh. No guide is needed, but they might give you useful information about the ruins. However they might not give you the full tour around, since the outerwalls are further. A good cultural stop on your way to Lamu. It took us about 1h

Visited in Dec 2022. Butterfly farm welcomes you. Interesting history on the ruins. Appreciated work done by snake park especially with the community and anti venom.

Very authentic place. We had a knowledgeable tour guide called Hudson who was patient and explained to us the set up of the Ruins with the different houses and potentially who lived there. The excavation we were told was only a fraction of what was still buried underground, which was fascinating to us. We also visited the snake park, which could use a bit of a revamp. The last stop was the butterfly house, which was a bit underwhelming to be honest. Worth the stop over as a morning activity on your way to Watamu though.

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Amazing experience of History. Better with a guide to explain details.

Learning about the history of the site was the most interesting thing. Like how smart our forefathers were and their great interventions. I got a great tour guide who is well versed with the history. I also bought some very good quality Honey from the community hub.

Gede is a Must See If you ever step your feet in Watamu! The history here is deep, the energy is different. You explore this beautiful old city which is slowly being overtaken by nature.

This is the one of the ancient buildings in Malindi which goes on to demonstrate that civilization existed before the arrival of the white man! Great place to take lovers of history

I recommend visiting the ruins of guede, you can learn interesting things from a guide about the history of this place. There are also monkeys on the site that you can feed bananas. You can spend time nice.

Our guide Peter was so nice, the history of the Gede ruins was a true discovery and the storytelling of Peter brought us back to the Omani Sultanate times. The guide helps you through the payment process however, small tip: charge your MPESA to pay.

Great place to learn about an ancient town. Really interesting facts. You can get a guide assigned to you upon arrival.

The visit to the Gede ruins is a great activity in Watemu or on your way to Malindi. The local guides are organized with hands on informatuon about the history of the ruins. They also offer a great photo opp. Quite an interesting visit, I would recommend it

Malindi beaches are extremely dangerous. We've been attacked multiple times. Head to Kilifi for safer beaches, or Watamu.

Golden Beach is an open beach open to the public. From the beach, one is able to locate the famous vasco Da Gama pillar and the Malindi Pier(Bridge Beach). Great time to have the best views is in the morning.

Great place / beach to just lay back and enjoy the great views of the ocean as well as sunsets. Not crowded.

A good place to refresh your mind, swim and enjoy the breeze from the ocean. A good serene enviroment to watch and enjoy the Indian Ocean waves. The Beach is good for picnics, swimming, games and even relaxing. Located off Indian Ocean at the Malindi Waterfront. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Malindi Kenya.

The tides are very clear. So you might want to check when is a good time to swim. Early morning crazy swims will help you feel better with a great laughter if you dare to do something Crazy (hehe) 😎

Calm and relaxing... Spacious and veeeery long beach.

Wonderful! Beautiful! Such a lovely and peaceful place to be at.

The food taste was brilliant (soups, risotto n the complimentary focaccia) dessert choices were exotic , the ambience n location are all excellent too the choices of food n dessert were amazing also the service was good.the only disappointment was in the billing when they billed extra for a mistake on the menu or the waiter ( explanation of the waiter was not clear) for one of the liqueur based dessert which mentioned to include the coffee icecream + liqueur while the price showed 400 we were charged 350 for ice cream n 400 for the sambuca.

Beautiful and delicious Italian restaurant just out of central Malindi. I had the Mediterranean pizza and it was wonderful and filling. They also have craft beer here on draught! Prices are a bit on the expensive side, but still reasonable given the quality of the food and experience. Would definitely come back!

Bad service, food is ok not great but ambiance is great (suitable for a date). For outside seating there are two areas: one with benches and another one with proper tables, linen, lights etc. I asked to sit in the nice area but I was told it’s fully booked. I counted six empty tables. I sat at the benches and thought nothing of it. After I ordered a seafood platter I was told that there’s an empty seat in the nice area. I felt bad when I realized that those tables were never filled. I counted nine empty tables as I finished my food (see pictures below). Despite the awkward treatment I enjoyed my meal. The shrimps and calamari are great but the lobster and fish not so great. The lobster is chewy which means it was either frozen or not well cooked. The ice cream is not great either. There are other options for dessert that looks better. I paid around 30$ for the seafood platter which I think is overpriced. I would pay less in Rome. All in all the ambiance is worth it but there are many other options for food. The manager is super nice tho as he helped me find change and WiFi

I loved the experience at Osteria Restaurant. The food was fresh, flavourful and delicious and service was excellent. Fantastic Ginger mojito! Highly recommended if you're in Malindi

Wow... We came for a late lunch/dinner as a group of 16 people... Despite reservations the kind Italian Lady in charge made an extended table possible and our orders were cooked to perfection... The Staff didn't match her willingness to serve but they were available and kind enough... The food was accompanied by live music and my night has been made... Ps. Love the attention to detail... Grazie!!

Amazing Italian restaurant with rather higher but justified prices. You can get however food medium priced if you want to. I love the service and experience. Ice cream however is way too expensive, starting at 450ksh for one scoop.

The place has incredible serenity. The menu isn't very diversified but they have amazing Italian desserts. I had a great time.... My lil bro loved the ice cream 😉 😉.

I love Swahili Cafe! The food and service are wonderful, especially considering their low prices. I’ve come for breakfast, lunch and dinner and each time I’m very satisfied. It’s a very local place, very humble and low-key but it’s exactly the kind of eating experience I enjoy. Highly recommended!

A local joint with great food and portions. I enjoyed the passion juice a lot. Try the coconut prawn curry or the pilau. Actually lots to choose from.

Really good food and cheap! I loved the octopus stew, more especially. They have good fresh juice also. It's a owner from Lamu. No alcool there. the place is a cosy local place in Timboni.

Adil, the owner is so kind! He offered us some samosa which we didn’t order and they were delicious. We had vegetable curry with coconut rice and grilled chicken with naan and fresh salad. Both very tasty and good portions! Definitely recommend ❤️

If you need a break from the Italian cuisine, this place is great. Beans and 2 Chapati, 70 KES. Not just great if you're on a budget.

Friendly staff and chill atmosphere,its the perfect representation of Swahili cuisine and hospitality.Good prices , good food and fairly short waiting time .

We went to eat there for lunch with some friends, following their suggestion. We had some pilau and ugali na samaki, everything was cooked so well and was so tasty. The man taking the order was so kind and friendly, for sure I will go back there. Thank you again

Crab Shack is a gem — the sunset views are absolutely breathtaking, and the whole place has a quirky, charming vibe. I had the chili crab and it was delicious — full of flavor and perfectly cooked. It’s a fun, relaxed spot that’s also great for solo travelers. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Watamu. P.s. you need to reserve for the seats by the edge of the deck.

Went for a sunset dinner. The crab samosas are PHENOMENAL. We shared a seafood platter. The seafood was fresh, tasty and perfectly seasoned! The octopus and prawns were the highlight of the platter! Definitely the best seafood I’ve had. Service was also good and the ambiance is relaxed with an amazing view of the sunset on the creek!

The Crab Shack in Dabaso is a charming spot set on a wooden boardwalk overlooking the mangroves, offering a truly magical atmosphere. The seafood is fresh and perfectly prepared, with the crab being a must-try house specialty. Friendly, attentive staff and stunning views make it an ideal place for a memorable meal in Watamu.

We saw the sun go down in real time. I really loved walking through the mangroves to get to the restaurant. It was a bit crowded when we went, its probably not like that all the time. Service was good.

Beautiful. Book table in advance. Ask for a table fronting the ocean. Fairly priced. Full of tourists. The culinary experience is worth the visit.

Great location and amazing sunset 🌅! Only downside is the service can be a little slow.

The views were gorgeous!! I found the whole place enchanting. The octopus was delicious!! Wish I ordered that and more of the samosas but it's OK that I means I have to go back here.

Laboratory services available Banking services available Real estate agents available and many other businesses

No mall but you get services from Jumia,sunking,a baby shop,kwtf and fruit vendors

The building houses most of the important offices in town. Its has several offices and shops on the ground floor. Malindi jumia picking office is housed within the same mall. Kenya women finance trust bank malindi branch is still under the same room of the mall. Its rounded by many other services like garages, mombasa uniforms etc

Hosts lots of shops. Jumia,Speedaf

A supermarket, an optical dealer, a bank, a grocery, a confectionery and a lot more, all under one roof. Worth a visit.

Just don't go there. Especially if you're from Nairobi or from a place where your idea of a mall is a big building with varieties. Just don't go there..You'll be too disappointed.

This should be renamed from Malindi Mall to something like Malindi Center or Malindi Building. This is not a mall. No shops or supermarket, just land/plot selling guys and 2 / 3 hair salons!

A good beachside chill spot in Malindi. The service was pretty good. Could open a bit earlier, though, say 9am to accommodate guys who come in earlier. The chicken pizza was really good.

Nice restaurant by the beach, great location, good food but could benefit from some tidying up, but the pizza is amazing !

The menu is mostly Italian dishes, really well cooked, and the service is fast and flawless. The beach is beautiful too, with super comfy loungers and umbrellas. The only downside – though it’s not their fault – is the large number of persistent beach vendors, but the staff does a great job keeping them under control.

Beautiful atmosphere, great food, best place to enjoy the sun and the beach at Malindi (700 ksh for a lounging chair)

Rosada is definitely the place to be for a night out in Malindi. I've been going there for many years and they never dissapoints. Music is always spot on. Service is fantastic too. They make the most delicious pizza's!! During the day, it's very chilled and a perfect spot to work from overlooking the Indian ocean. This time round I was there for a work assignment and I must say I was well looked after. Had an amazing conversation with the owner who is passionate about her business. They also do wicked beach party's that I've attended a few years back. It's always such a vibe. Thanks Rosada for having me. Hope to see you soon 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Great food and service from Collins 🙏🙏

Beautiful beach access a little pricey but then again it is a resort setting with higher end tourism.

The chapel is a very small building. Inside there isnt much to see. Around the chapel there are some graves. Its a historic side. Its a shame that next to the chapel a huge building is constructed.

history lovers,this is one of the best historical spots in Malindi,Kilifi County. learn about Vasco da Gama the portuguese sailor and other interesting religion history here. worth visiting. very friendly staff.

The Portuguese Chapel was built in 1952 as the first place of worship in the East Africa located in Malindi town near Vasco Da Gama. It marked the beginning of Portuguese presence in Malindi. The chapel was build in an Islamic dominated town with 17 Mosques at the time as part of the Portuguese factory. Near the chapel, there are two graves of sailors who died before Saint Francis's voyage to India. These sailors were buried there by Francis himself in 1542. The chapel was abandoned by the Portuguese in November 1698 but was later revived by the British who arrived in 1893. While the Portuguese were successful in trade, they failed to establish a lasting Christian presence in East Africa, gaining only a few converts in Malindi and Mombasa. The Chapel today is managed by the National Museums of Kenya, serving as a historical monument and a testament to the early Christian presence in the Region. The entry Charges to the chapel is Ksh 100 which is paid through mobile money on E Citizen platform.

First chapel in East Africa. Built way before in the 1500s but for totally different reasons. To access this place you've got to request for a guide at the vasco da gama heritage site manned by nmk..

You should not miss this place if you visited to Malindi. This is very important iconic built by the Portuguese in the 15th century. This is exactly located in the malindi town. Once you get a ticket here you you will be eligible to visit the museum and the Vasco Da Gama Pillar too.

Amazing experience and history

Very lovely place!

A good place to learn about the history of a kanga and the mijikenda community. Charges for citozens is 100/= which covers the entrance fee for the portuguese chapel as well as the Vasco da Gama pillar

Nice little museum. Lots of information about culture, history, daily life and kangas. Worth a visit. However the displays are in bad need of cleaning. Glasses were dirty.

It’s a beautiful place really chill and peaceful atmosphere, quite dull actually with the historical artefacts around in the museum. It is really quiet and peaceful, best for historians that enjoy chill vibes and young kids to nurture their curiosity. I would recommend to visit this museum when go to Malindi. Only downside is that it doesn’t have much artefacts compared to other museums in Kenya. It even has a historical monument that not many people know about, worth the visit.

Small but overflowing with rich cultural history. A few signs here and there could be updated but nice to see Malindi and Kilifi‘s historical legacy. We loved that you could buy one ticket and visit all 4 cultural sites in Malindi.

It's a pity that the museum did not show the Maritime collection. The guide was good, knows a lot and was nice, but the museum shows a lack of interest (money) from the govt as so many cultural aspects in Kenya.

Great place to visit , Malindi Heritage Complex was build in 1890's it hosted 3 Governments at different times,now it has display of Swahili culture and a temporary exhibitions room, upper floor we have culture display of the Dawida/Taita people and the Mijikenda Community * make entrance fee payments at the ticketing office get to visit 4~Sites with one ticket only 1. Heritage Complex 2. House of Column 3. Portuguese chapel 4. Vasco da Gama Charges Citizen: 100/= Adults,50/= Child Residents of Kenya and East Africa :400/= Adult ,200/= Child Non Resident 500/= Adult,250/= Child Visit Malindi Museum Society,Nature Kenya Membership & Gift shop and get membership to support conservation Good work is being done by great people #Kilifi #Malinditourism

History rich center, want to learn a little bit more about your coastal origin then don't miss the opportunity. No guide available, so just walk around a read through. First of three/four other locations on the same ticket access.

Very nice place. The food was great. We had all different dishes. And everybody liked what he/she got. Compliments to the chef. The service is good and very friendly. We really felt welcome. Had a very good time. In Malindi? Dont miss this place!

Probably the best burger in town. The mince is ground freshly since they have their own butchery. Lots of flies though.

The food was excellent and very affordable. The staff members were extremely friendly. I enjoyed the sea breeze and ambience of the place in general

Lovely steaks, Friendly staff, beautiful ambiance, freshly cooked food.

The Food great. Had a steak de chef, it was to die for. The ambiance exceptional. The service great. The price just right. Worth a second visit and a third.

@Malindi and need a real meal. This should be your destination. Nice view of the Vasco Da Gama Monument and the Indian Ocean

The restaurant could do with some redocoration, but everywhere was kept clean and tidy. The staff are brilliant - very friendly, helpful and efficient. There's an excellent menu with something for everyone including vegetarian options. I had curried chicken breast with chips and mixed side salad which's was well cooked and very tasty. For desert I had ice-cream with fruit salad (fresh pineapple and water melon). I had fresh tamarind juice to drink which was excellent. It's nice sitting out on the terrace with a cool sea breeze and views over the ocean. Thoroughly recommended and I'll definitely be back again

Their food is OK. Their tea(milk) has a funny taste. It's not freshly brewed and has that flask Thermos smell. They can do better on their tea.

For those who want an authentic coastal food experience I recommend this place. The food is always fresh and if you delay, you might not find your favourite items on the menu. I had the chicken biryani, the servings were so filling that It was shared between two. It's also a good place to meet locals and also learn more about malindi.

Simba Dishes hasn't changed over the years. The setting is simple, but clean. The food is excellent, and service friendly :)

Your go to for authentic local dishes. Their Kenyan tea always delivers!

The service was not bad n we enjoy the Swahili food there with my client's

The food is typical coastal dish. Fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was welcoming. I really loved this place.

Best Authentic Kenyan food in Malindi. If you want real Swahili dishes this is the place to be. Biryani, Pilau, Mahamri, Kenyan tea. Totally recommend the Chicken Biryani and the Kenyan tea with spices. I had the best tea at Simba Dishes. Very local place, does not have the 5 star ambience but very clean and the tastiest food in Malindi. The locals eat here so great place to see authenticity. Staff very professional and food is delivered fast!

Everything was fantastic, but we didn't know it was a dedicated smoking restaurant. That totally ruined a fantastic seafood platter. However, if you are a smoker you'll love it.

Before I even start talking about the food I need to really give a big praise to the exceptional service! The waiters are polite and very attentive throughout your stay and fast and efficient. For the first time after a week in malindi me (Italian) and my wife (Kenyan) have been treated nicely and with respect! I was even afraid to come here after we had a VERY bad experience the day before at baby marrow restaurant but luckily this one is in another league. Also the food arrived at the right time and all was fresh and really good! My wife wanted to try some Italian food since we arrived here and so far for one reason or another we never succeeded! We will definitely go back to try something else apart from the pizzas we had this time. Thank you to the amazing staff once again.

There good services, nearest hotels liked Suraih , mother twin,tam tam and silver sands hotel.Good health oxygen air breeze's mineral water areas

Lovely outdoorsy Italian style cafe. They've got a little library of Italian books (history, romance, fiction, non-fiction, etc.) including a history of Spain '82! The waiters are nice and helpful and their portions are generous. Theres also a good alcohol collection for different tastes. There'll also be little birds to keep you company. Before coming, or when you are done, there'll be plenty else to do around the area - especially in the evening. Highly recommend it.

Their food is the best in malindi. Sea food platter and pizzas are very sweet. However they need to designate a smoking zone so that the place can be favourable for nonsmokers and children.

The experience was one of a kind...I enjoyed the food and most especially food and exceptional customer service.I'll visit the restaurant everytime am in Malindi.

Nice place. Italian taste. It’s a traditional place. Very nice Italian food with varieties of coffee and snacks. It gives those who travel malindi a lot of happiness. Because from the tropical heat you can escape to this restaurant just on the street and is very accessible. When we are tired of the beaches this is a best hideout place. Thanks too the management.

My only complaint was that the drain in the shower and sink drained slowly. Otherwise, I felt well cared for, and the location right at the beach is a big plus! Beautiful grounds! I took a few pics and vids! And the chef was very accommodating to my dietary needs.

Really nice place, internet needs to be improved though.

i had visited the hotel once before the pandemic and it was quite the experience from the services of the hotel staff, to the ambience and comfortability of the rooms in the Malindi heat an the recreational pools wee definitely one to look forward to. After the pandemic they have done quite a bit well recovering from the loss of tourists from local and outside market. They maintained the care of the hotel environment with the architecture being infused with the coastal nature still inviting to tourists. The service was not as great i assume because of loss of staff as well as maintenance of the rooms some didn't have all the equipment or complimentary toiletries were not as much as before again understandable .the beds were comfortable and a tropical hotel without air conditioning would be a failure. The pools were also taken care of and cleaned but not as inviting as before cause there were no guests to enjoy them. The way to their private beach was a plus especially the sleeping area was excellent! I believe the makuti beds made it so relaxing with the breathtaking you into a blissful rest as you can hear the beach breeze and the privacy was a good idea as you wont be bothered by the hustling coastarians if you are not interested in buying anything. The restaurant overlooking the beach(coco beach)is also an excellent chill spot for the drinking adventures. Unfortunately they don't serve lunch at the hotel meaning one has to go out of the hotel to look for some this may be a good idea if one is interested in walking around Malindi to visit the culture it has to offer but if one does not plan on leaving the hotel they would be disadvantaged. All in all I would like to advice them to continue striving to be where they were before but it would need local support as well. I would go again if they made improvement on the rooms, the entertainment and more extracurriculars activities to the guests.

It's a lush tropical garden paradise with diverse villas that are spread out across the property. Such friendly and helpful staff at hand to assist in any way. Felt like I was in a jungle paradise. The rooms were clean. The beach was just a short walk away through a private beach access.

Spent a couple of nights here. Resort has good value for money..right by the beach and hosts 4 swimming pools. The only concern I had was the bed linen and cleanliness of the room Also the quality of the cocktails weren't to standard. Good thing the hotel is near to everything :)

Nice spot that backs right into the beach. Buffet style breakfast and dinner. They have an all inclusive option for drinks. Multiple pools and nice little multi room villas. Massages and spa if you’re looking for that sort of thing. Just far enough from the bustle of Malindi but close to other restaurants and places to go.

After two years cooping with pandemic, without possibility to travel, I am again back in Malindi and in my preferred hotel restaurant there, SCORPIO VILLAS. Really it is one of the best hotels I have ever been. There is everything you need to relax: a wonderful garden, four swimming pools, the beach, two bars and an amazing restaurant with the best food in Malindi. Rooms are nice and clean, the staff is very friendly and always ready to help. It is on the beach, close to the city center but in a very quiet place. And Coco Beach is the most beautiful beach bar in Malindi, thanks to its wonderful position, facing indian ocean. Just try it and verify.