White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge
Location: Casuarina Rd, Malindi, Kilifi, 802000, Malindi, KE
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Beachfront Restaurant and Bar
Indulge in a culinary experience at White Elephant, offering beachfront dining and a relaxing bar/lounge.
Outdoor Pool and Complimentary Wi-Fi
Make a splash in the outdoor pool or stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel.
Concierge Services and Banquet Hall
Take advantage of concierge services for a seamless stay and explore hosting events in the hotel's banquet hall.
Escape to beachfront bliss at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge in Malindi, just a short drive from Marine Park and Portuguese Chapel. Book your stay today!
Important Information
- One child 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
Policies
Check-in: 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Free airport transportation
- Snorkeling nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Mosquito nets
- Banquet hall
- Horse riding nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
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Triple Room, Private Bathroom
1 King Bed
646-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a bidet
Practical - Safe, phone, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
3 Queen Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds
1292-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views
Layout - 3 bedrooms and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a bidet
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Junior Suite, Private Bathroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
646-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a bidet
Practical - Safe, phone, and desk; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
753-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a bidet
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible
3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1507-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views
Layout - 3 bedrooms and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a bidet
Practical - Desk, phone, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
-
Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 Queen Bed
431-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a bidet
Practical - Safe, phone, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Superior Suite, Private Bathroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
861-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, phone, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Barbro (10/5): 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.
- Damian (10/5): 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!
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