White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge

Property class: 3.5

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An airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge. The on-site restaurant, White Elephant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted clock, and a decorative wall hanging.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with a green headboard, two bedside lamps, and a wall painting above the bed.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a white sofa, a wooden chair, a table with a fruit bowl, and a wine glass.

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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A room with a white sofa, a wooden table, a wall-mounted sculpture, and a door.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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A room with a white sofa, a wooden table, a wall-mounted sculpture, and a door.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

Junior Suite, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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A bed with white linens and rose petals arranged in a heart shape, a ceiling fan, and a wooden headboard.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible

  • 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. Vasco da Gama Pillar and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Marine Park. 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
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Casuarina Rd, Malindi, Kilifi, 802000

What's nearby

  • Ancient stone ruins with a large tree in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
    Malindi Beach
    7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Marine Park
    4 min drive - 1.4 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
  • Masai Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • Seafront Swahili Dishes
    4 min drive
  • Stars and Gaters
    6 min drive

About this property

White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge

  • Property highlights
  • You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe and a library at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge. The on-site restaurant, White Elephant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. 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 banquet hall
    • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
  • 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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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?

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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