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White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Outdoor pool
On the beach
Reception
Exterior
View from room
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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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Fan
Bidet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Fan
Bidet
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Superior Suite, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Fan
Bidet
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Casuarina Rd, Malindi, Kilifi, 802000

What's nearby

  • Marine Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Portuguese Chapel - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Silversands Beach - 9 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olimpia Club Malindi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jabreen Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yakutz Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk

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 like 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 kids' 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra 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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 crib
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and 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 cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
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

White Elephant Sea Art Lodge Malindi
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White Elephant Sea Art
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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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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