Malindi Guest House

Malindi Guest House is probably the best budget guest house in Stone Town. It's close to the ferry terminal, so arriving there is very convenient and it only takes a few minutes to walk into town. The decor is very unique, creative and beautiful. We stayed here a few times and it kept getting better. Some of the rooms are a little musty, but I think a bit mold is hard to avoid in Stone Town. Mahmoud was such a friendly host! He went out of his way to help us out and even let us store a bag for a week as we toured the island. Also, the breakfast is incredible!! We loved our stays there! Note - if you're sensitive to mold, ask for a room on the second floor. Also, it's next to a fish market and sometimes is a bit fishy smelling and noisy, but it didn't bother us much :) it's a great place for a great price.

The location is quite close to the stone town port area and a local market. Hence, the area is quite noisy since the morning till evening. Driving to the hotel might be challenging for someone like us, who are new to the area. The room seemed to be rustic. The AC didnt work. The staff, Mahmoud, was very friendly. He helped us out a lot. The catering staff were also very pleasant.

Stayed at a hotel in a dismal neighborhood with inadequate ventilation and dirty bedding. The rooms had a persistent musky odor and an exodus of mosquitoes, making the overall experience less than ideal. A challenging environment for those seeking comfort and fresh air, but for the 25 USD paid for a night,what you pay for is what you really get!

We arrived late from the airport and our rooms were given away. We were offered to stay on the roof deck without blankets, towels nor breakfast. A nightmare of a night. Booking,com reimbursed us but Malindi deducted 60 dollars from the credit card for keeping us and our luggage safe. Unbelievable !!!