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JoysVilla Family Holiday Home

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Malindi guest house

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Photo gallery for JoysVilla Family Holiday Home

A hallway with a wooden door, tiled floor, and decorative wall art.
A rectangular swimming pool with a mosaic tile design, surrounded by a stone border and lush greenery.
A swimming pool with a mosaic tile design, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedspread with a pattern, and a decorative pillow.
A dining area with a red checkered tablecloth, wooden chairs, and arched doorways leading to other rooms.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Malindi, Malindi, 98574
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Portuguese Chapel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedspread with a pattern, and a decorative pillow.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room

A four-poster canopy bed with two beds, wooden headboards, and a view of the outdoors through arched windows.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A room with a four-poster bed with a mosquito net, a wooden chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Malindi

In Malindi .You'll find Portuguese Chapel and Malindi Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Silversands Beach and Vasco da Gama Pillar are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Malindi Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Portuguese Chapel - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Silversands Beach - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mambrui Beach - 21 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 25 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariposa Resicence - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stars and Gaters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Malindi guest house
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly JoysVilla Family Holiday Home. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Malindi guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
JoysVilla Family Holiday Home offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Malindi guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Seaview Resort Malindi
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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$75 nightly
The price is $91
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Joysvilla Guest House
Joysvilla Family Home Malindi
JoysVilla Family Holiday Home Malindi
JoysVilla Family Holiday Home Guesthouse
JoysVilla Family Holiday Home Guesthouse Malindi

Frequently asked questions

How close is JoysVilla Family Holiday Home to the airport?

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home is 1.2 mi (9-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home on Sep 5, 2026 start from $33, 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.

Does JoysVilla Family Holiday Home have an airport shuttle?

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home offers an airport shuttle.

How close is JoysVilla Family Holiday Home to the beach?

This guesthouse is 11.8 mi (22-min drive) from Watamu Beach and 1.4 mi (9-min drive) from Malindi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does JoysVilla Family Holiday Home offer free breakfast?

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does JoysVilla Family Holiday Home have a pool?

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home features an outdoor pool.

Does JoysVilla Family Holiday Home have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does JoysVilla Family Holiday Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is JoysVilla Family Holiday Home to downtown Malindi?

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home is 0.5 mi away from Malindi.

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

A hidden new gem in Malindi

Absolutely recommend this place. A hidden gem. New, well done a great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

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

A Hidden Gem

My stay at Joysvilla was wonderful. Everyone there made us feel right at home, and we had a wonderful time exploring the property and it's surroundings. We'll definitely be back on our next trip to Malindi.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roseline

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms were not so clean but the staff was very accommodating. The breakfast was just ordinary nothing to write home about.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Der Pool ist gepflegt und das Hotel ist am Kenianischen Standart gemessen gut, man sollte aber keine westlichen Maßstäbe an die Unterkunft anlegen es ist halt authentisch Kenia die Unterkunft in meinem Fall genau das was ich gesucht habe.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A great B and B in Malindi.

Absolutely a recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Luciano

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021