Title: MARIA, the Star* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani

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# MARIA, the Star\* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani 

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Malindi tropical beach resort offers a tranquil escape for couples, solo travelers, and families. Relax by the swimming pool or unwind on the beach with easy access to Malindi town via Tuktuk.

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

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## 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 -Jirani 

Situated bang on Malindi tropical beach ⛱️, we offer the perfect place for a few days vacation to several days of holidays. We are within Malindi town, making it easy for guests to access services.  
  
Notably:  
Malindi enjoys 2 round flights from Nairobi daily, and is also easily connected to SGR by some comfortable and reliable shuttles.  
  
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  
Nice, peaceful, relaxing holiday resort.  
  
Guest access  
Beach  
swimming pool  
  
Other things to note  
The best pizzas are found only in Malindi.  
Easy access to Malindi town by use of Tuktuk.  
All banks are present in Malindi.  
Naivas supermarket is present in Malindi.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On the beach

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bidet
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### 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 but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
- No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

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## 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 

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: 

Remove personal items 

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys 

Our official check out time is 11hrs00, we charge extra for late checkouts depending on the length of time taken, 

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### 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, but there are gas appliances; 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

Located in Malindi, this cottage is on the beach. 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)

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Malindi

### What's nearby

- ![Malindi Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2486/4087cc3c-c63f-41ee-b0dd-48029831ca83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Malindi Beach  
4 min drive \- 1.6 miles
- ![655566604](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101810/cef1a239-8f88-465c-b2ec-5cdfb08c2716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Watamu Beach  
28 min drive \- 15.6 miles
- Portuguese Chapel  
20 min walk \- 1.1 miles
- Silversands Beach  
20 min walk \- 1.1 miles
- Mambrui Beach  
22 min drive \- 13.2 miles

### Getting around

- Malindi (MYD)  
13 min drive

### Restaurants

- Olimpia Club Malindi  
3 min drive
- White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge  
3 min drive
- Johari's Restaurant  
4 min drive
- Seafront Swahili Dishes  
15 min walk
- Mariposa Resicence  
3 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## MARIA, the Star\* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani Reviews

## Reviews

9.6

### Exceptional

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