Despite the relatively small sizes, compared with other Kenyan cities and resorts, Malindi is quite attractive and popular with tourists from around the world. And the choice for staying for a period of rest or as a temporary stop, making a journey through Kenya, very diverse, interesting and I would even say exotic. Why I said exotic, it is from the fact that most of them are small (up to thirty rooms) hotels, more similar to the African village than on the hotel in the usual understanding and formation. It is this that attracts the flavor and the unusualness of the rest at this resort, which stretches along the coast of the Indian Ocean. Just about this and will be speech in our story.
One of these resort hotels can be called WHITE ELEPHANT SEA & ART,
Which is located in six kilometers from Malindi Airport. Despite the small number of rooms (and only nineteen), you can settle from the usual, standard for two people, to an improved suite or two-bedroom apartments.
And in the African style, not only the buildings themselves look, but also the interior decoration of the rooms, the truth is equipped with modern blessings of civilization. I mean air conditioning, bathroom, mini-bar and so on.
And for newlyweds, who decided to spend their honeymoon, there is a specially prepared room, in a romantic style.
Cleaning is carried out daily. For large families, an extra bed or baby cot can be installed in the room. For children under the age of three, accommodation is available for free. For more adults (from four to six years) there is a fee of 50% of the room value.
The food is carried out in the restaurant, which offers menus from various dishes of African and international cuisine. Special dietary dishes can be prepared by prior request.
And in the bar near the pool, there are pro-flagged and alcoholic beverages of various production, exotic cocktails are preparing. All ordered dishes and drinks, if desired, can be delivered directly to the room. The type of power is selected independently and depends on your preference. In the overall lounge / living room you can relax, watching TV.
Because it was indirectly visited by the pool, then I will immediately say that there are two of them here, of which the wonderful view of the ocean offers.
They are surrounded by a garden, covered with shadow palm trees, and there are lounge chairs around for a comfortable pastime.
In addition, the terraces for recreation are in the garden itself,
Which resembles a national park, thanks to sculptures and compositions from various animals.
And it is not surprising because the territory in the vicinity of Malindi is part of National Maritime Park Watama . And Kenya itself has more than six dozen different reserves and national parks scattered throughout the country.
I'll tell you a little about what is available on site. I think that many do not need many if you are not going to take a car for hire, but there is free parking, which any guest can take advantage. By the way, the car rental is also on the spot, and it is not necessary to look for a long time. For mass and solemn events, you can use a banquet or conference room.
There is a laundry, the services of which, if necessary, take advantage of not difficult. For children there is a children's club.
Lovers of outdoor activities will not be bored either. Avoid fishermen have the opportunity to do fishing, diving, horse riding. You can go fishing with an agreement with the owner of one of the yachts, specially intended for ocean fishing. This can be written in a separate story. There is equipment for water sports. There is even a massage room.
From the services provided you need to add: Delivery of products in the room, currency exchange, a paid transfer in any direction, including the airport. Yes, I almost forgot about one of the important points. The business center features free Wi-Fi Internet, which can be used at any time.
To whom you are not leaving your pet, have the opportunity to take it with you. This service can be provided (by prior arrangement), most likely for an additional fee.
As you already understood the hotel WHITE ELEPHANT SEA LODGE Located on the coast of the ocean and has an excellent private beach area.
The entrance to the water is rather smooth and small, which is ideal for bathing children and not able to swim adults. In addition, the coastal reef, which is at some distance from the coast, protects and extinguishes the ocean's excitement during the storm, which is also very important.
And then the ocean beach looks like during the low tide.
The nearest supermarket and the market selling various fruits, vegetables, food and other little things, including souvenirs, are two kilometers away from the hotel. Thus, you can combine a small shopping with a pleasant walk around Malindi.
Here is the general presentation of the hotel I wanted to tell you. It should add that personnel in it speaks four languages: Italian, French, English and German. As you can see, there are no Russian among them, but it is not surprising, because the mass visits to the Russian tourists of this resort is not planned. So the elementary knowledge of foreign languages will be clearly useful to you.
The cost of living B. WHITE ELEPHANT SEA LODGE Depends on the period of booking, time, comfort conditions and other little things, which can be found in more detail on the site of the hotel itself. There will also be asked to reserve the favorite option.
This is one of many, located at this resort of hotels and is provided as an example. In no case, I do not approve that this is the best, so it makes no sense to sharpen my attention on it. View what is offered to relax in Malindi and make your choice yourself. In any case, this Kenyan resort will not leave you without pleasant memories and good impressions about him.