Driftwood Beach Club

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools
Standard Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Silversand Road, Silversand Beach, Malindi
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Malindi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Silversands Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Malindi

Driftwood Beach Club places you within a mile (2 km) of Silversands Beach and Portuguese Chapel. This 35-room, 3-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 3 outdoor pools, a private beach, and a marina.

What's nearby

  • Portuguese Chapel - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Marine Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Silversands Beach - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Wine Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taheri Fast Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Driftwood Beach Club

Beachside hotel with 3 outdoor pools
Driftwood Beach Club features a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa. There's free parking, as well as an airport shuttle for a fee during limited hours. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include 3 outdoor pools, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Patios, private yards, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.
A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Driftwood Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach

Full-service spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 36 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 11 AM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Driftwood Beach Club?

Driftwood Beach Club offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Driftwood Beach Club?

This hotel is located in Malindi, a short 19-minute walk from Silversands Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Portuguese Chapel. You'll also find Malindi Beach and Marine Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Driftwood Beach Club?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Driftwood Beach Club?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include mani/pedis and massages.

Does Driftwood Beach Club include a casino at the property?

No, Driftwood Beach Club doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Driftwood Beach Club?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

What do couples enjoy most about Driftwood Beach Club?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach, a beach bar, and 3 outdoor pools.

Are there hot tubs at Driftwood Beach Club?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Driftwood Beach Club have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Driftwood Beach Club serves free full breakfasts at Driftwood Restaurant each morning.

Will Driftwood Beach Club allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Driftwood Beach Club.

Does Driftwood Beach Club have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Driftwood Beach Club?

The closest major airport to Driftwood Beach Club is Malindi (MYD), which is 3.1 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Driftwood Beach Club?

Yes, every guestroom at Driftwood Beach Club comes with a patio.

Does Driftwood Beach Club have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Driftwood Beach Club if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Driftwood Beach Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely end to our holiday

Driftwood is a really chilled hotel right on the beach. We had a lovely couple of nights to end our Kenyan trip. Take this place for what it is and you'll have a great time. The staff are so friendly and the food is really nice. Enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018