Ngowe Road, 00400 Malindi, Kenya
#3 of 19 hotels in Malindi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 139 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.6
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 July 2025
Cathy
Canadagood
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Emil
GermanyEverything was cool,clean quiet place with friendly,helpful staff. Thanks!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Emil
GermanyNice,cosy place. Clean and friendly staff. I was satisfied during our stay with wife. Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Flashbooings
United StatesLocation Upgraded our room and very nice
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Tracey
KenyaNo TV in the room.
The breakfast was excellent, the staff were very pleasant. Great location.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Walter
ItalyThe nice Malindi beaches are 15 minutes cab ride away… Moskito net and fan would be nice.
Beautiful tropical garden with pool, great breakfast, very friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 17 April 2025
Atte
KenyaThe toilet tile can be improved
This place is pretty good . It is peaceful, calm, and restful. The scenery is wonderful . The masseuse is one of the best 👌
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Ratomir
South Sudanbreakfast could be a bit better.
Amazing setting, great staff, a place to rest and revive.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Lily
United Arab EmiratesNothing honestly loved every bit of my stay.
Pictures do not do this place justice. It is absolutely beautiful, peaceful and cosy, exactly what I needed. Ruth, Angie and Jaymo at the front desk and security were so welcoming and such a delight. Effie the manager was super friendly and helpful, she helped me with her power bank when the lights had gone out for a bit. Thanks Effie! The food was absolutely delicious and I looked forward to my meals - special thanks to Kash, Saumu and the chefs. Michael made me the best cocktails as well, special shout out to him. Maggie from the Spa was absolutely incredible. I had a full body massage and a full body srub and I loved it! The housekeeping staff were amazing thank you Pauline, Elvina and Emily for keeping my room fresh. The staff made this place feel like home for me and I can't wait to go back.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Roberto
United KingdomJust I think,for breakfast wherever I have been in Kenya,I had an extra espresso without being charged,while here I was charged.
Very nice property,very pretty and nice staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 19 March 2025
Yuliia
FinlandNicely maintained, very quiet place. Extremely friendly and kind people work there. Good value for money.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 7 March 2025
Serah
Kenya- Give more options for food and let the clients know what's available. This isn't a bad thing, just a suggestion.
- The staff are very helpful and friendly. Good customer service and care. - Beautiful space. - Clean rooms l.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Emma
KenyaThe place is really beautiful and ideal for relaxation. The staff are so friendly. I had lots of conversations with Kelvin and Mike, the best mixologists and barristas ever. Food is delicious. Rooms are beautiful. Highly recommend.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Stella
KenyaThe road heading there can get dusty.
Very beautiful and well organized. Staff were quite friendly and welcoming. I'd love to stay there again. Oh they pleasantly surprised me om my birthday
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Sherry
United StatesThe menu at the restaurant. But spoken to management and they are making changes. The facilities are very nice and will be back
The beauty of the hotel and the staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 21 January 2025
Ilhan
KenyaSaffron Eco village is in a perfect location and the staff are lovely. I had a movie night under the stars on my first night it was a nice treat.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 16 January 2025
Rick
United StatesBecause of the lush vegetation surrounding the area there tends to be a mosquito problem nothing more than some effective natural mosquito repellent that is sold in many of the markets and also available at the hotel will take care of.
It is in a convenient centrally located area surrounded by many private villas. There is available transportation outside the main gate five minutes away from shopping and some wonderful restaurants.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2025
Juris
LatviaPerhaps a pool could be cleaner - There are quite a lot of bugs floating around. The breakfast buffet could be improved by adding a veggie platter.
We really enjoyed the tranquility of the place. As soon as you enter the gates of Saffron, you feel like you are entering a portal of peace and calmness. It is a very family-friendly place. The rooms were clean and spacious. Staff friendly and attentive. There was a nice cultural program with live music and a fashion show during our stay.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Laura
Belgiumnothing at all :)
The Saffron Garden is a very lovely beautiful place with a lot of beautiful nature & trees. The staff is the most friendly staff we already met in Kenia. Really lovely people. The rooms are superclean, beautifully decorated and comfortable, there is also a very nice pool and the deep tissue massage was very relaxing. The food is delicious. If you need a place to stay in Malindi, be sure to stay with Kash, Effi and all their colleagues. The Saffron Garden: it's such a nice place to stay.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 31 December 2024
Grace
KenyaFriendly staff
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2024
Okello
KenyaPlease improve on WI-FI an entertainment.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 12 December 2024
Brian
KenyaThe inside road is not tarmacked and if it rains, a section floods which means you’ll need to use a different longer route if you’re walking.
The location is peaceful and not too far from the main road where you can get a bike or tuktuk if you want to explore town. The staff are warm, friendly and accomodative making our stay memorable. The rooms are nice with air conditioning which is a plus considering the heat. The swinging beds outside and the pool will help you relax.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 6 December 2024
Vivian
KenyaThe place is cool and very beautiful, the staffs are very helpful and friendly. From Customer service to the waiter/ess to the housekeepers. The Chefs were nice, the food was delicious especially the Swahili Tuesday 😘 The days I was there felt like home and I was attached already- I was treated nice being that I was a ‘local tourist’😊 Oh and I’ll definitely come back.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2024
Madalina
GermanyLittle details like the shower which was a little sprinkling
Very beautiful place, looks so exotic, the pool is amazing and clean, the breakfast area and the terraces in front of the rooms amazing, detailed designs, everything with taste decorated. Friendly employees and the massage, a dream! You have to try the massage. Not directly at the beach but still in a relaxing environment.
Stayed in November 2024
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