Driftwood Beach Club offers a peaceful oceanside getaway with full breakfast. Enjoy three outdoor pools, a marina, beach bar, and onsite spa. Relax on the private beach with sun loungers or savor fresh seafood at the restaurant.
Located in Malindi, Driftwood Beach Club is on a private beach. Vasco da Gama Pillar and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Silversands Beach. With scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Malindi travel guide
Silversand Road, Silversand Beach, Malindi
What's nearby
Malindi Beach
5 min drive - 3.0 km
Watamu Beach
28 min drive - 25.1 km
Portuguese Chapel
3 min drive - 1.9 km
Silversands Beach
7 min drive - 2.2 km
Mambrui Beach
23 min drive - 21.5 km
Getting around
Malindi (MYD)
17 min drive
Restaurants
Olimpia Club Malindi
18 min walk
White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge
20 min walk
Johari's Restaurant
4 min drive
Seafront Swahili Dishes
18 min walk
Coast Cuisine
4 min drive
About this property
Driftwood Beach Club
Hotel by the ocean
At Driftwood Beach Club, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a marina and a beach bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure and a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site seafood seafood restaurant, Driftwood Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also find perks such as:
3 outdoor pools
Free self-parking and extended parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach umbrellas and beach towels
Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Driftwood Beach Club include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Private gardens, free infant beds and ceiling fans
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
Free extended parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Driftwood Restaurant
Things to do
3 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Library
Surfing/bodyboarding
Family friendly
3 outdoor pools
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Marina
On a private beach
Full-service spa
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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36 buildings
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Driftwood Beach Club have a pool?
Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.
Is Driftwood Beach Club pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Driftwood Beach Club?
Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Driftwood Beach Club?
Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 6 PM.
What time is check-out at Driftwood Beach Club?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Driftwood Beach Club provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Driftwood Beach Club located?
Nestled on the beach, this Malindi hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silversands Beach, Portuguese Chapel and Vasco da Gama Pillar. Malindi Beach and Marine Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
Driftwood Beach Club Reviews
8.0
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8/10 Good
Matt
23 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely end to our holiday
Driftwood is a really chilled hotel right on the beach. We had a lovely couple of nights to end our Kenyan trip. Take this place for what it is and you'll have a great time. The staff are so friendly and the food is really nice. Enjoyed it