White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
View from room
Reception
On the beach
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

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 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.
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Casuarina Rd, Malindi, Kilifi, 802000

What's nearby

  • Marine Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Portuguese Chapel - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Malindi Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Silversands Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olimpia Club Malindi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yakutz Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nairobi Choma Zone - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬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. 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 front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in reception
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
  • 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

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

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
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

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

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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?

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).

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