Title: MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108172611&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA Cottage in Malindi ## Photo gallery for MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA ![Pool - MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108180000/108172700/108172611/e245ed20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108180000/108172700/108172611/8da89286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108180000/108172700/108172611/33983231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108180000/108172700/108172611/f8ef5028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108180000/108172700/108172611/f037f95b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Malindi, THE VIEW offers a serene beachfront retreat perfect for couples and solo travelers. Enjoy full-time access to a beautiful private swimming pool and peaceful private beach. Take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen, cool off on your balcony, or explore nearby restaurants like ROSADA BEACH bar and restaurant or MASAI BEACH bar. ### 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. ### MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA 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 when you decide to. 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 Wilson airport in Nairobi or 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. 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. ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD & DRINK Malindi is well served by both local and international restaurants as well as entertainment spots: ROSADA BEACH bar and restaurant. Very nice, both Italian and English cuisined, nice for both day and night life (careful as there are 2, be sure to go on the beach...., also note that it remains closed during low season). MASAI BEACH bar and restaurant - A really popular place for many, very nice place to while away time as you sample both Italian and local cuisines. It remains open throughout the year. COCO BEACH bar and restaurant - same setup as above (closed during low season, so please make sure to find out first). BABAY MARROW - Italian restaurant, It is a walking distance from our locatio. Nice place for an evening drink and dinner and for takeout, (closed during low season, so please make sure to find out first). MARIPHOSA - A stone throw away. You can access it from the beach side. Convenient due to it's proximity, (closed during low season, so please make sure to find out first). BARBAR bar and restaurant. It is very nice, Italian and English cuisines. Popular for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in town centre. Open throughout the year. KAREN BLIXEN bar and restaurant - very nice Italian and English cuisines. Located in town centre. Popular for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open throughout the year. MALAIKA - Italian restaurant/cuisine, is down Silversands rd, some distance away from our location. FYI: The best pizzas are baked in Malindi. SWAHILI & COAST CUISINE TAHERI RESTAURANT - very nice for meals and is located in the town centre (closed on Mondays). SEA FRONT BEACH RESTAURANT - nice for meals and is located down our road, Silversands beach road. PIZZA ROVERS - very nice for meals has pizzas too. Located in the town centre. All Tuktuk and motorbike guys know this ALL places very well. SERVICES ALL banks are present in Malindi. ALL the oil marketers are present in Malindi. Naivas supermarket (one of the major stores in the country), has 2 branches in Malindi, one is close to the airport and another in the town centre SITE SEEING MARINE PARK, is only about 2 kms away, this makes it easy for guests to make arrangements for boat rides. Please call and an get appointment for the boat ride which will depend on the time of the tide as you will be advised. Enquire about the magical island's visit. VASCO DA GAMA'S PILLAR, is close by, a Tuktuk or motorbike ride away. The GEDE RUINS AND ARABUKO GAME RESERVE AND FOREST. (Arabuko is part of Tsavo East conservancy). GEDE ruins is a short visit and should be done first as it is further, followed by the visit to the ARABUKO forest on the way back. MAMBRUI SAND DUNES and HELL'S KITCHEN are in the same direction. This visit should preferably be on an afternoon. Leave for the sand dunes at about 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm, leave the sand dunes by 3:00 pm to 03:30 pm and arrive at Hell's kitchen in time to view the sunset. You will love the site of the sunset... You will be very glad that you chose US. We look forward to hosting YOU. Thank you and welcome. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - 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) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44940000/44936700/44936630/74e7c8cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swahili House Malindi - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=44936630&PinnedHotelID=44936630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101131500/101131411/b062edf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI Malindi - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews £40 includes taxes & fees 11 Dec - 12 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=101131411&PinnedHotelID=101131411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97071400/97071399/d1fa4a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Pleiadi Malindi - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=97071399&PinnedHotelID=97071399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91990000/91982400/91982335/w1080h479x0y4-39406cdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lions Luxury Eco-Resort & Spa Malindi - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £79 includes taxes & fees 10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=91982335&PinnedHotelID=91982335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112050000/112041400/112041305/50da4ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Exploreans Malaika Villas & Beach Club Malindi - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 1 review £127 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=112041305&PinnedHotelID=112041305&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 This property does not allow children ### 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-3.23322%2C40.12770&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CHkPpQSeehnwbxmWC5XxpUEicbc=) Malindi #### What's nearby - Portuguese Chapel \- 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Malindi Beach \- 4 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Silversands Beach \- 7 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Mambrui Beach \- 22 min drive \- 13.6 miles - Watamu Beach \- 29 min drive \- 15.6 miles #### Getting around - Malindi (MYD) - 17 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 ### Is MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA pet-friendly? ### Where is MARÍA, the Star ⭐ on the sea beach cottages, COTTAGE - MAMA located? ## Have a question? 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