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Driftwood Beach Club

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Malindi Beach

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Exterior
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Building design
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Silversand Road, Silversand Beach, Malindi
  • Place, Portuguese Chapel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Silversands Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Malindi

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

What's nearby

  • Portuguese Chapel - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Silversands Beach - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mambrui Beach - 24 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 29 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olimpia Club Malindi - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mariposa Resicence - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Masai Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Driftwood Beach Club

3-star beachfront hotel near Malindi Beach
Walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the hotel's beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Driftwood Beach Club you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Malindi hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 36 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Driftwood Beach Club offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. This Malindi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

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 path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Driftwood Beach Club to the airport?

Driftwood Beach Club is 3.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Driftwood Beach Club have an airport shuttle?

Driftwood Beach Club offers an airport shuttle during limited hours for a charge.

How close is Driftwood Beach Club to the beach?

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

Does Driftwood Beach Club offer free breakfast?

Driftwood Beach Club offers free full breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Driftwood Beach Club?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Beach Club?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Driftwood Beach Club?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Driftwood Beach Club have a pool?

Driftwood Beach Club features 3 outdoor pools.

Does Driftwood Beach Club have a restaurant?

Driftwood Beach Club is home to Driftwood Restaurant, which features seafood, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Driftwood Beach Club have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Driftwood Beach Club to downtown Malindi?

Driftwood Beach Club is 1.3 mi away from Malindi.

Driftwood Beach Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely end to our holiday

Driftwood is a really chilled hotel right on the beach. We had a lovely couple of nights to end our Kenyan trip. Take this place for what it is and you'll have a great time. The staff are so friendly and the food is really nice. Enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018