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White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge

3.5 star property
Travelers find this beachfront getaway delivers the perfect combination of sun-soaked relaxation by the pool and delicious meals throughout the day

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The White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge pairs a beachfront location with artistic character. Guests love the library, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and find the bar perfect for evening drinks. Past visitors consistently praise this coastal retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Fan
Bidet
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Fan
Bidet
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Fan
Bidet
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Garden view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

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Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Fan
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Garden view
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Malindi, White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Malindi Beach and Watamu Beach. Snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Malindi travel guide
Map
Casuarina Rd, Malindi, Kilifi, 802000

What's nearby

  • Hardworking fishing boat in Malindi #beach #lifeatexpedia #sunset
    Malindi Beach
    7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Marine Park
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Portuguese Chapel
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Silversands Beach
    9 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Olimpia Club Malindi
    6 min walk
  • White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge
    7 min walk
  • Johari's Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Seafront Swahili Dishes
    4 min drive
  • Coast Cuisine
    5 min drive

About this property

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge

Hotel near Malindi Beach
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe and a library at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge. With amenities such as a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, White Elephant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • White Elephant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

White Elephant Sea Art Lodge Malindi
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White Elephant Sea Art
White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge Malindi
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White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge Hotel Malindi

Frequently asked questions

Does White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge?

Check-in start time: 6 AM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Malindi hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Marine Park, Silversands Beach and Portuguese Chapel. Malindi Beach and Vasco da Gama Pillar are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a fantastic art hotel, not to be missed!

My family recently stayed in this fantastic art hotel/resort in Malindi. At first, we were a little hesitant when the hotel almost seemed abandoned but then it just got better and better. This is a fantastic art hotel, a true gem, which you should not miss when staying in Malindi. We stayed in a very spacious triple room, with own nice bathroom and air-conditioning. The room was very beautiful by its interior and its nice traditional African furniture (made on the premises). The hotel has two nice pools, located just at the beach and in addition the hotel has its own beach strip, towels are provided for free and the staff is constantly available to serve you drinks/food. The breakfast is served with great views over the pool and the beach. There is a constant breeze from the sea so you can always sit outside and eat even if the sun is out. The place is spectacular. The whole hotel is a open-air museum which shows art by the Owner Armando Tanzini, who is a famous Italian artist. There are huge elephant and horse sculptures everywhere. The level of detail is simply astonishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great atmosphere, very helpful staff, good value

We stayed at the White Elephant for 5 nights in between Christmas and New Years Eve, and from the very first moments at the hotel we were blown away by the atmosphere. The amount of art everywhere, in all common areas and in the rooms made the green jungle-like atmosphere come to life. The rooms are spacious, with nice finishings. We felt very safe while there - there is always 3 Masai men roaming around the hotel, not to mention other guards. The beach is great, the pool is inviting. In my mind one of the best things about the hotel is the staff - from the beginning we felt welcome, and had a good contact with the staff, but it all become more concrete when we had a unfortunate incident while at the hotel. I will not dwell on the details of said incident, but will say that the help and care offered by the whole staff (not just management), who went above and beyond what we expected from your 'average' hotel, blew us away. I am appreciatory and grateful for their help! However, there are a few areas on which they could work on - so as to make this a balanced review. The Wifi can be improved (did not always work in common areas and rather spotty in the rooms - important for people who have to work while on holiday), the breakfast and dishes at the restaurant could use more vegetables (although it is a good very breakfast - but many Europeans prefer more veggies and salad options). Apart from that - it's a splendid hotel, and I will gladly recommend it to others!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018