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Reviews of Saffron Garden Malindi 4 stars

Ngowe Road, 00400 Malindi, Kenya

#3 of 19 hotels in Malindi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 139 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good value, wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was cool,clean quiet place with friendly,helpful staff. Thanks!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice,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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location Upgraded our room and very nice

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV in the room.

    The breakfast was excellent, the staff were very pleasant. Great location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Fully recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast could be a bit better.

    Amazing setting, great staff, a place to rest and revive.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    10
    Felt like home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    10
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nicely maintained, very quiet place. Extremely friendly and kind people work there. Good value for money.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    As good as it appears
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Amazing experience I had!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Saffron 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

    10
    A classic out of Africa experience!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because 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

    10
    Classy tranquility - perfect getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Perhaps 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

    10
    Nicest place in Malindi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing 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

    9.0
    Family friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Please improve on WI-FI an entertainment.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2024

    9.0
    This is a great place to stay if you’re in Malindi.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Very beautiful decorated & exotic accomodation, would definitely recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little 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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