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Baobab Sea Lodge

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, surfing
Front of property
Free daily buffet breakfast
Terrace/patio
Baobab Sea Lodge, on a white sand beach, is ideal for active travelers. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, relax by the outdoor pool, or join volleyball games. The property offers in-room WiFi, a 24-hour gym, and tennis courts that guests consistently praise.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
Beach

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Take advantage of the beach towels at the white sand beach. An on-site activity you may enjoy during your visit is surfing/bodyboarding. Notable activities close by include snorkeling and windsurfing.

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Beach

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kilifi, Baobab Sea Lodge is on the beach. Kilifi Bridge and Mnarani ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vuma Cliff Paso Noroeste and Kilifi Creek. With snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Kilifi Bay, Kilifi, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • Kilifi Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pwani University - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mnarani ruins - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kivukoni School - 15 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Vipingo (VPG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty’s Beach Bar and Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Nautilus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kusini Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Village Dishes Catering Services - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Watergate Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Baobab Sea Lodge

Upscale hotel
Consider a stay at Baobab Sea Lodge and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and surfing. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Tennis courts, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at Baobab Sea Lodge have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Baobab Sea
Baobab Sea Kilifi
Baobab Sea Lodge
Baobab Sea Lodge Kilifi
Baobab Sea Hotel Kilifi
Baobab Sea Lodge Hotel
Baobab Sea Lodge Kilifi
Baobab Sea Lodge Hotel Kilifi

Frequently asked questions

Does Baobab Sea Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Baobab Sea Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Baobab Sea Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Baobab Sea Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Baobab Sea Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Baobab Sea Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per person applies.

Where is Baobab Sea Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kilifi hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kilifi Creek, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and Kilifi Bridge. Pwani University is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Baobab Sea Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Baobab Sea Lodge. It is a beautiful place, with charming guest cottages that are interwoven among the network of walkways and greenery. My stay was restful and relaxing. The staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and attended to. I can't say enough about the way they made sure everything was absolutely perfect. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dancan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and beautiful place to be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

liselotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel and beautiful beaches

We enjoyed this great, charming hotel with it's warm, welcoming people for 8 days. Excellent service, good breakfast, good seafood/fish dishes, nice hotel area and beautiful beaches.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay and amazing people

What an amazing stay at BSL. Wonderful beach front property with small villas. Blown away by the delicious food and attentive staff. Everyone was super nice and an extra shoutout to Joel the manager and Fred the receptionist. Fred greeted us warmly and was so kind to share tips for our stay in Kilifi, really appreciated and thanks Fred. Thank you everyone for a wonderful stay!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dancan

Every is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel has amazing potential and was probably once quite grand. The facilites are tired and in need of maintenance and updates. We were there out of season so it was very quiet and the staff seemed a little challenged in knowing what to do. The beach is great and the grounds are super. I would stay here again but I’d check my room and test the shower before settling on my room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Waridah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful staff and environment

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecka

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Sadly not worth it…

We visited the property before booking and were shown around, after which we decided on and booked a deluxe room with pool view. However, when we showed up for check in, we were taken to a another (lower category) room - without any information from the staff. We asked the staff member if this really was a deluxe room, which he insisted on it being. Turns out he lied. After we contacted the reception, we were informed that the room category we had booked was fully booked. We insisted on being compensated, so they offered a room at another hotel, a couple of km up along the beach, which we declined. Instead we suggested we’d at least be compensated with complimentary massages, which they eventually agreed to. The pool area is nice and the staff there were really attentive. The masseuses are also great! However, the sound proofing in the premier rooms (which is the one we ended up getting) is non existent. If you’re on the lower floor, you’ll be able to hear every sigh, every bathroom visit…you name it…from the guests upstairs. Unfortunately, our neighbor got home late and stayed up for the rest of the night, so we weren’t able to get any sleep. The facilities are dated but the hotel is beautifully situated. The breakfast was so-so. All in all, there are way better options for accommodation in Kilifi. (Distant Relatives and Salty’s being two of them.)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dancan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is quiet with good access to other places and the beach. The property had no microwave or slippers to use in the rooms. The staff seemed overworked but we're very good. I still liked the place but may not stay many nights there again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Place

I enjoyed the hotel ambience and tremendous and friendly customer service across all support functions. The food was great also!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel I’ve ever visited.

Awful. I left within 15 minutes of check in. Broken and dirty rooms. Aircon did not work. Toilet seat falling off. Sand in the bed. Everything was filthy. The fridge was full of rotten water. Swimming pool barely had water in it. Told them of my concerns, nothing could be done so had to leave and find accommodation elsewhere. All in all terrible and I want a full refund.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked rhe friendly staff and beach location. It had a great beach and next to a public access point which was actually nice to see a few locals enjoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Samwel Mwita, NAIROBI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beach view from my room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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