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# Swahili House

This historical haven offers a peaceful escape with its charming terrace and beautiful garden - a place where tranquility meets heritage.

## Photo gallery for Swahili House

![Property entrance - Swahili House (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44940000/44936700/44936630/74e7c8cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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![Interior - Swahili House (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44940000/44936700/44936630/1fead26a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Swahili House sits in the historical district's heart, where guests enjoy continental breakfast in a cozy garden setting. The property provides laundry facilities and WiFi connectivity, creating the peaceful retreat that has earned praise from previous visitors.

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Laundry room
- Housekeeping

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### View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Bahari)

![Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Bahari) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44940000/44936700/44936630/c1a13275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Bahari)

### Highlights

Individually furnished 

Individually decorated 

Air conditioning 

Connecting rooms available 

Ceiling fan 

Private bathroom 

Bidet 

Shared/communal kitchen 

- Beach view
- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Double Room (Writer)

![Double Room (Writer) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44940000/44936700/44936630/b2a8fe32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Double Room (Writer)

### Highlights

Individually furnished 

Individually decorated 

Air conditioning 

Connecting rooms available 

Ceiling fan 

Private bathroom 

Bidet 

Shared/communal kitchen 

- 151 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Peacock)

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### Double or Twin Room (Peacock)

10.0

Exceptional

1 review

### Highlights

Individually furnished 

Individually decorated 

Air conditioning 

Connecting rooms available 

Ceiling fan 

Private bathroom 

Bidet 

Shared/communal kitchen 

- 161 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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## About the area

Located in Malindi, Swahili House is in the historical district. Portuguese Chapel and Vasco da Gama Pillar are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Malindi Beach and Watamu Beach. [Visit our Malindi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malindi.dx2486)

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Silversand Rd, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200

### What's nearby

- ![Hardworking fishing boat in Malindi #beach #lifeatexpedia #sunset](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  
3 min walk \- 0.2 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  
27 min drive \- 16.3 miles
- Portuguese Chapel  
5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- Silversands Beach  
18 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- Vasco da Gama Pillar  
1 min drive \- 0.5 miles

### Getting around

- Malindi (MYD)  
16 min drive

### Restaurants

- Johari's Restaurant  
16 min walk
- Seafront Swahili Dishes  
5 min walk
- Coast Cuisine  
16 min walk
- Lost Beach Party  
3 min drive
- Jabreen Cafe  
15 min walk

## About this property

### Swahili House

Bed & breakfast near Malindi Beach 

Consider a stay at Swahili House and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 

Other perks at this bed & breakfast include: 

- Free self-parking
- A front desk safe, luggage storage and smoke-free property

Room features 

All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. 

More conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Bathrooms with showers and bidets
- Wardrobes/cupboards, communal kitchens and a personal chef

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## Property amenities

### Internet

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

### Parking and transport

- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking

### Food and drink

- Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities

### Conveniences

- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk

### Guest services

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (daily)

### Outdoors

- Garden
- Terrace

### Accessibility

- 20 steps to reach entrance
- No lift

### More

- Smoke-free property

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Bidet
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Food and drink

- Chef service
- Shared kitchen access

### More

- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Connecting rooms available
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Safe

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM 

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours 

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

## 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 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

This property accepts cash 

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.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

### Property is also known as

Swahili House Malindi

Swahili House Bed & breakfast

Swahili House Bed & breakfast Malindi

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## Reviews

## Swahili House Reviews

8.0

### Very good

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### 8.0

Cleanliness

### 6.0

Amenities

### 8.0

Staff & service

### 6.0

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

0

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Edwin

3 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It is a beautiful Swahili house that is homely and warm. 

##### Edwin

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