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White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Malindi Beach

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
On the beach
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Casuarina Rd, Malindi, Kilifi, 802000
  • Place, Marine Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Portuguese Chapel
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Vasco da Gama Pillar
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Living area

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • Garden view
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Malindi

On the beach.You'll find Marine Park and Silversands Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Portuguese Chapel and Vasco da Gama Pillar are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Marine Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Portuguese Chapel - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Silversands Beach - 9 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olimpia Club Malindi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mariposa Resicence - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Masai Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬4 min drive

About this property

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Malindi Beach
White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge also features a library, concierge services, and room service (during limited hours). An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

White Elephant Sea Art Lodge Malindi
White Elephant Sea Art Lodge
White Elephant Sea Art Malindi
White Elephant Sea Art
White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge Malindi
White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge Hotel
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White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge Hotel Malindi

Frequently asked questions

How close is White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge to the airport?

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge is 3.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge have an airport shuttle?

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 90 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge?

Check-in start time: 6 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge have a pool?

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge have a restaurant?

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge is home to White Elephant, which features a beachfront location, light fare, and brunch.

Does White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge to downtown Malindi?

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge is 1.9 mi away from Malindi.

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbro

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

This is a fantastic art hotel, not to be missed!

My family recently stayed in this fantastic art hotel/resort in Malindi. At first, we were a little hesitant when the hotel almost seemed abandoned but then it just got better and better. This is a fantastic art hotel, a true gem, which you should not miss when staying in Malindi. We stayed in a very spacious triple room, with own nice bathroom and air-conditioning. The room was very beautiful by its interior and its nice traditional African furniture (made on the premises). The hotel has two nice pools, located just at the beach and in addition the hotel has its own beach strip, towels are provided for free and the staff is constantly available to serve you drinks/food. The breakfast is served with great views over the pool and the beach. There is a constant breeze from the sea so you can always sit outside and eat even if the sun is out. The place is spectacular. The whole hotel is a open-air museum which shows art by the Owner Armando Tanzini, who is a famous Italian artist. There are huge elephant and horse sculptures everywhere. The level of detail is simply astonishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

Great atmosphere, very helpful staff, good value

We stayed at the White Elephant for 5 nights in between Christmas and New Years Eve, and from the very first moments at the hotel we were blown away by the atmosphere. The amount of art everywhere, in all common areas and in the rooms made the green jungle-like atmosphere come to life. The rooms are spacious, with nice finishings. We felt very safe while there - there is always 3 Masai men roaming around the hotel, not to mention other guards. The beach is great, the pool is inviting. In my mind one of the best things about the hotel is the staff - from the beginning we felt welcome, and had a good contact with the staff, but it all become more concrete when we had a unfortunate incident while at the hotel. I will not dwell on the details of said incident, but will say that the help and care offered by the whole staff (not just management), who went above and beyond what we expected from your 'average' hotel, blew us away. I am appreciatory and grateful for their help! However, there are a few areas on which they could work on - so as to make this a balanced review. The Wifi can be improved (did not always work in common areas and rather spotty in the rooms - important for people who have to work while on holiday), the breakfast and dishes at the restaurant could use more vegetables (although it is a good very breakfast - but many Europeans prefer more veggies and salad options). Apart from that - it's a splendid hotel, and I will gladly recommend it to others!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018