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JoysVilla Family Holiday Home

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Malindi with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Garden
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Malindi, Malindi, 98574
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Portuguese Chapel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Malindi

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Portuguese Chapel and Malindi Beach. This 3-star guesthouse has 5 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Malindi Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Portuguese Chapel - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Silversands Beach - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mambrui Beach - 19 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 25 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jabreen Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lost Beach Party - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nairobi Choma Zone - ‬18 min walk

About this property

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home

Guesthouse in Malindi with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of JoysVilla Family Holiday Home enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Minibars and desks are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Joysvilla Guest House
Joysvilla Family Home Malindi
JoysVilla Family Holiday Home Malindi
JoysVilla Family Holiday Home Guesthouse
JoysVilla Family Holiday Home Guesthouse Malindi

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

This guesthouse is located in Malindi, close to Silversands Beach, Malindi Beach, and Vasco da Gama Pillar. You'll also find Portuguese Chapel and Marine Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does JoysVilla Family Holiday Home feature a casino at the property?

No, JoysVilla Family Holiday Home doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does JoysVilla Family Holiday Home have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, JoysVilla Family Holiday Home serves free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning from its restaurant.

Will JoysVilla Family Holiday Home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home.

Does JoysVilla Family Holiday Home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

The closest major airport to JoysVilla Family Holiday Home is Malindi (MYD), which is within a mile.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at JoysVilla Family Holiday Home.

JoysVilla Family Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roseline

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The rooms were not so clean but the staff was very accommodating. The breakfast was just ordinary nothing to write home about.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

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

A Hidden Gem

My stay at Joysvilla was wonderful. Everyone there made us feel right at home, and we had a wonderful time exploring the property and it's surroundings. We'll definitely be back on our next trip to Malindi.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A great B and B in Malindi.

Absolutely a recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

A hidden new gem in Malindi

Absolutely recommend this place. A hidden gem. New, well done a great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Bo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021