We stayed here over New Year's because it was the only place on the entire coast we found with a vacancy. But really, if you don't want to pay the exorbitant (peak season) rates charged by the beachside resorts, this is an OK option. We had a car so we were not bothered by the location - we could go... More

This hotel is on quite a busy road, but the gardens and swimming pool / chill area mean you would barely notice. Look, this is a locally-run hotel kind of in between a backpacker hostel and a basic chain-style hotel - i.e. there are things which work, other things which work less (some areas could do with a bit of... More

The rooms here are very spacious,well maintained and the balcony 2....i found Geff and the whole staff so friendly for the 3days i was there...Breakfast was so fantastic and its a very affordable place.i really did love the place because it met our travel needs which was to find a relaxing quiet place away from the stressful day 2 day... More

Jeff and his staff were super friendly and helpful and it's a nice setting with a bar, restaurant and pool area but it's at the far end of town and no access to the beach. Most of the people there were business travelers while we were there and we found the breakfast was good. The hotel was recommended by Rough... More

A very nice place, nice rooms and great welcome by Jeff and its staff Superb garden with swimming pool and a bar where we feel like staying for a drink The hotel is just outside of Malindi noisy center It takes two minutes and 0.5$ in a Tuk Tuk to join the center More

The shower and faucet deceptively left the impression that there was running water, however, during this three day stay in August 2011 there was none. The kitchen is quite good and also serves good staff food for a low price. The location is good and the rooms located in the main block upstairs have nice balconies. More

We were 4 days and the place is good, but the service... I will remember the receptionist for time. The breakfast was good, but we wait for the dinner at least one hour, so the others days we took a tuk-tuk and went to town. Beautiful pool too. I think that the hotel has potencial, just a better service will... More

I read about African Pearl in one of the guidebooks and it sounded great, but it seemed a bit out of my budget. However, when I stopped by the room rate was better than I expected and my friends and I decided to stay. We had a huge room with an awesome big balcony. I really liked the colorful decorations... More

We stayed at the African Pearl for an evening during July. Geoff was very hospitable and helpful however our welcome at reception was not so friendly and actually rather frosty, even bordering on rude. The garden and poolside areas are all well kept but the hotel itself is rather tired and run down. Our room was also pretty noisy, we... More