Title: Diwani Cottage - Private Room with Balcony Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Diwani Cottage - Private Room with Balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79710000/79704200/79704128/w489h683x268y0-2a9050dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Diwani Cottage, a chilled beachfront property in Malindi Town, offers the perfect setting to unwind. With direct access to the beach and stunning ocean views from your pool-facing private studio within a Makuti Cottage condominium. Enjoy high-speed WIFI for work or streaming and indulge in local eateries nearby. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Diwani Cottage - Private Room with Balcony A lovely, quiet place for a couple to relax and enjoy the Indian Ocean. This is first floor, pool-facing private studio in a gorgeous Makuti Cottage which is part of a condominium that has direct access to the beach, it's a stone-throw away, cheerful with lots of space to lounge around the pool and at the beach. You have your own kitchen if you decide to eat in and close to lots of local and international eateries, some of which deliver! Less than 10 mins from town and the airport. Watch the sun rise every day at Diwani Cottage, a chilled beachfront property located in the heart of Malindi Town. Let your eyes feast on the magnificence of the Indian Ocean, take a dip in its warm waters, a walk on the white sandy shore or simply lounge and enjoy the breeze and whispers of coconut palms. Stay fully connected with high speed WIFI for work and streaming and access modern facilities. With 24Hr security and friendly staff, you can experience true Kenyan coast hospitality. The space Part of one of Malindi's renowned ocean-view condominiums, Diwani Cottage is nestled within a lush green landscape with vibrant garden and open spaces that are fully adorned with coconut palms and other regional plants and flowers. The cottage is a modern Swahili house with rustic interiors and a traditional thatched facade that gives you that ultimate resort experience. The rooms are fully furnished with traditional Swahili (Pilipili) beds and Diwanis, with ample lounge spaces for indoor and outdoor relaxation. The apartment is fully equipped for a seamless stay, whether you are visiting for a short or long stay. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79710000/79706000/79705948/w489h683x268y0-385538ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Diwani Cottage, 1-Bed Studio with Balcony Malindi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=79705948&PinnedHotelID=79705948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Malindi is home to this cottage. Portuguese Chapel and Vasco da Gama Pillar are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Silversands Beach. [Visit our Malindi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malindi.dx2486) [View more Cottages in Malindi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malindi-Cottages.d2486-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-3.225509,40.128975&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hbtRau%7CsF%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40OBM%40OBOBOBMBMBOBODMBODMDMDMDODMFMDMFMFMFMFKFMFMFKHMFKHKHMHKHKHKHKHKJIHKJIHKJIJIJIJIJIJILIJGLIJGLGJGLGLGLGLGLELGLELELENELCNELCLENCNCLCNCLCNCNANALANANANAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBLBNBLBNDLBNDLBLDNDLDLDLFLDLFLFLFJFLFLFJFLHJFJHLHJHJHJHJHHHJJJHHJJHHJHJHJHJHJHLHJFJHLFJFLFLFJFLFLDLFLDLFLDNDLDLBLDNBLDNBNBLBLBNBN%40NBL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%3FNALANANANANCLANCNCNCLCNCLENCLENCLELELENGLELGLELGLGLGJGLGLGJILGJIJILIJIJIJIJIJKHIJKHKJIHKHKHKHKHMHKHKFMHKFMFMHKDMFMFMFMDMFMDMDODMDMDOBMDOBMDO%40MBOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMAOAOAOCMCOCMCOAOEMCMEOCMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMGMGMEKIMGKGMIKGMIKIKIKIKIKIKIIKKIIKKIIKIKIKIKIKIMIKGKIMGKGMGMGKGMGMGMEMGMEMEOEMEMEMCOEMCOCMCOCMCOCOAOCMAOAOAOAOAMAO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NU0BjSbQx01CaNN0fLOyuUzBujc=) Malindi, Kilifi County ### What's nearby - Portuguese Chapel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Silversands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Malindi Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Vasco da Gama Pillar - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles - Marine Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles ### Getting around - Malindi (MYD) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Nairobi Choma Zone - ‬4 min drive - ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬4 min drive - ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jabreen Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Diwani Cottage - Private Room with Balcony pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Diwani Cottage - Private Room with Balcony? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Diwani Cottage - Private Room with Balcony? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Diwani Cottage - Private Room with Balcony located? > Situated in Malindi, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Silversands Beach, Portuguese Chapel and Vasco da Gama Pillar. Malindi Beach and Marine Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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