All rooms have a four-poster bed at this Colonial-style villa, 300 metres from Malindi Beach. Open-air terraces with wooden ceilings overlook tropical gardens with a pool, sun loungers and bar. Including a private veranda, each spacious room at African House Resort is individually designed and air conditioned. All have a satellite TV, minibar and large bathroom. The à la carte restaurant provides breakfast and Italian and Swahili cuisine for lunch and dinner. Free tea, coffee and pastries are served every afternoon. Featuring columns and African art, the hotel’s public areas offer free Wi-Fi. Massages by the pool or in the room can be requested at the 24-hour front desk. Malindi Marine Park is a 10-minute walk and the town centre is a 5-minute drive. African House Resort can organise car hire and there is free parking on site. A shuttle is available to Mombasa International Airport, 131 km away.