Title: MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108004090&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin Cottage in Malindi with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin ![Pool - MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004100/108004090/0059a7ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004100/108004090/931f0667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004100/108004090/421daf9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004100/108004090/57efa5af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004100/108004090/fccf9547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pool ## 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. ### MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin THE VIEW It will blow your mind away: " Watch the ocean roll and roll, over and over again, in your eyes, on your eyes" Situated bang on the Malindi tropical beach ⛱️, we offer the perfect place for a few days of vacation to several days of holidays. We are best suited for: Couples Lone travellers Momma and child Girls hanging out YOU WILL ENJOY A full-time access to: The beautiful private swimming pool for the condo community and... the peaceful private beach. THE SPACE You have a small fully equipped kitchen to cook your food if it suits you. And a balcony to cool off. OUR LOCATION: We are within Malindi town, making it easy for guests to access services. Notably, Malindi is a fully fledged commercial centre: It is well served by direct flights from: JKIA airport or Wilson airport in Nairobi, sometimes by connection from Nairobi via Mombasa (Moi intl Airport). The train, popularly known as the SGR will take you from Nairobi to Mombasa/ Miritini, where you easily connect to Malindi using some comfortable and reliable shuttles. (This mode of travel is highly recommended after the air travel). There are also overnight buses direct from Nairobi to Malindi. KARIBUNI/WELCOME TO MALINDI Once in Malindi, it's easy to get around using taxis, tuktuks or motorbikes. Come and spend your vacation/holiday with us, relax and experience the friendly environment in an nice easy compact neighborhood, that blends international culture with the local rich and diverse Kenyan coastal culture. We are best suited for: Couples Lone travellers Momma and child Girls hanging out Come rest, relax and experience the friendly coastal culture and environment. The space A very nice, beautiful, quiet and peaceful holiday beach resort. Other things to note A safe and visitor's friendly culture and environment. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112430000/112425800/112425749/99f8b78a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Single studio Rooms #1 Watamu - Air conditioning £63 includes taxes & fees 30 Dec - 31 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=112425749&PinnedHotelID=112425749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31770000/31764700/31764616/bf79aa52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Rooms Watamu - Parking included - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=31764616&PinnedHotelID=31764616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96880000/96874900/96874826/6278a8bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A cozy, safe, budget freindly cottage near the beach Watamu,kilifi County [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=96874826&PinnedHotelID=96874826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34860000/34858900/34858825/a5d06537.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pole Pole Beach House Watamu - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=34858825&PinnedHotelID=34858825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112230000/112229300/112229241/3438af2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MUMBI VILLA WATAMU Watamu - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 2.0 1 review £55 includes taxes & fees 22 Dec - 23 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=112229241&PinnedHotelID=112229241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-3.232614,40.124245&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vnuRow%7BsF%3FO%3FO%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%40OBO%40MBO%40OBOBMBMDOBOBMDODMDMDMDODMDMFMDMFMFKFMFMFMHKFMHKFKHMHKHKHKHKJKHIJKHIJKJIHIJILIJIJIJILGJGLIJGLGLGJGLGLGLELGNELELELENCLELCNELCNCNCLCNCNCLANANANALANAN%3FNANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBLBNBLBNBLBNDLDLBNDLDLDLDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFJFLHJFLFJHJHJHJHJHJHJHJJHHJJHHHJJJHJHJHJFLHJHJFLFJHLFLFLFJDLFLDLFLDLDNDLDLDLBNDLBNDNBLBL%40NBNBN%40L%40NBN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLAN%3FNANAN%3FNALCNANALCNCNANCLCNELCNELCNELELELENELGLELGLELGLGLGJILGJGLIJIJGLIJIJIJKJIJIHKJIHKJKHKHKHKHKHKHKHMFKHMFKFMHMDMFMFMFMDMFMDMDMDODMDMBODMBODM%40OBMBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCMCOCOAMEOCMEMCOEMEMEMEOEMGMEMGMGKGMEMIKGMGKIMGKIKIKIMIKIIIKIKKIIKKIIKKIKIKIKIKIMGKIKGMIKGMGKGMGMGMEMGMEMEMEOEMEMEMEOCMCOEMCOCMCOAOCOAMCOAOAMAO%3FOAOAO%3FO%3FM%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aGQaayFIQy07hTubWCneTikXbnI=) Malindi #### What's nearby - Portuguese Chapel \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Silversands Beach \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Malindi Beach \- 4 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Mambrui Beach \- 22 min drive \- 13.6 miles - Watamu Beach \- 29 min drive \- 15.6 miles #### Getting around - Malindi (MYD) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Olimpia Club Malindi - ‬3 min drive - ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jabreen Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬3 min drive - ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin have a pool? ### Is MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin pet-friendly? ### Where is MARIA, the Star on the sea beach cottages - Martin located? ## Have a question? 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