Coral Key Beach Resort, Malindi ~ Reviews, Room Choices & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

Mama Ngina Road, Malindi, Kenya

Coral Key Beach Resort offers a tropical escape with its elegant rooms and stunning views over the pool and the sea. Nestled in Malindi, Kenya, this resort is surrounded by lush gardens and features seven outdoor swimming pools, making it a haven for relaxation and recreation. The property blends modern amenities with traditional design elements, providing guests with a culturally rich experience in a breathtaking natural setting.

Location

Coral Key Beach Resort is conveniently located in Malindi, just 5 km from the local beach and surrounded by notable landmarks such as the Portuguese Church and Golden Beach. The resort is easily accessible and puts guests within a short distance of shopping districts and local attractions, enhancing the overall experience.

Rooms

The resort features air-conditioned rooms that include spacious suites with a veranda offering panoramic views of the sea and pool. Rooms feature elegant decorations with wooden furniture and ethnic details. Each room includes amenities such as a minibar and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and bidet.

Eat & Drink

Guests at the resort can enjoy a variety of international and local dishes crafted in the three onsite restaurants. From breakfast to dinner, the dining experience caters to diverse culinary tastes, ensuring each meal is delightful. Signature dishes showcase local flavors, complemented by offerings from a lounge bar, a beach bar, and a smoothie bar.

Leisure & Business

The resort provides a range of recreational activities, including 2 tennis courts, a football field, and a beach volleyball court. For those seeking relaxation, the onsite spa offers a variety of personalized treatments. Guests can also soak in one of the seven outdoor swimming pools or unwind at the bar/lounge with their favorite drink.

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Getting around

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City Centre

Malindi 1.5 km

Airports

Malindi (MYD) 4.4 km

Vipingo Estate (vpg) 88.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Accessibility Appreciated

“The facility was equipped with ramps and accessible routes, making it comfortable for all guests.” view full review

Refreshing Pools

“The numerous swimming pools were well-maintained and had a perfect temperature for relaxing swims.” view full review

Spotless Rooms

“Our room was impeccably clean and well-air-conditioned, ensuring a comfortable stay every day.” view full review

Delicious Variety!

“The buffet offered a wide array of delicious dishes that changed daily, making each meal exciting.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Paid Wi-Fi in public areas
No pets allowed

Room features

Rollaway beds

Location

Mama Ngina Road, Malindi, Kenya

Map view

Mama Ngina Road, Malindi, Kenya

City landmarks

Malindi

Vasco da Gama Pillar

830 m

Mama Ngina Rd Old Town

Portuguese Church

720 m

Museum

Malindi Museum

1.2 km

Casuarina Rd

Ndoro Sculpture Garden

1.2 km

Off Silversand Road

Malindi Beach

810 m

Malindi Town

Mamasavana

1.9 km

Malindi

National Museums of Kenya-Malindi Museum

1.4 km

Museum

Golden Beach

1.4 km

Museum

National Museums Of Kenya

1.4 km

Mulla Boutique

1.9 km

Park

Falconry of Kenya

2.6 km

Mall

Nakumatt Malindi

2.3 km

Casuarina

Ndoro Sculpture Garden Malindi

2.8 km

Casuarina Beach

2.3 km

Victoria Beach Resort

2.5 km

Malindi

Marine Park

3.1 km

Casino

Casino Malindi

2.6 km

Mangrove Boardwalk Mida Creek

3.1 km

Zoo

Crocodile and Snake Farm

2.7 km

Beach

Malindi Marine National Park

3.8 km

Park

Marine National Park

3.6 km

Nearby

Malindi

Silversands Beach

580 m

Restaurants

Scorpio Villas

300 m

Casuarina Rd Mnarani road

Blanco Restaurant

480 m

Silversand Road

Malindi Bella Vita

550 m

Silversand Road Presso Mariposa Residence

Baby Marrow

690 m

Mama Ngina Rd

Dreamland

750 m

Casuarina Rd

Jabreen

790 m

Mama ngina road

Old Man & the Sea

940 m

Mama Ngina Rd

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

62%

liked the resort and would come back again

6.2/10

Nice

Rooms

6.6

Location

7.8

Service

5.6

Dining

5.4

United Kingdom, February 2025

5.8/10

Our stay at the resort had its ups and downs. The location is lovely, but the heavy presence of Italian guests made us feel a bit out of place. While the room was clean and spacious, it felt quite basic. The dining options were hit or miss, and we encountered some unsettling situations with the local environment. Overall, it was a mixed experience that didn’t quite meet our expectations.

Rooms

6.0

The room was clean and spacious but quite basic, lacking modern amenities that some travelers would expect.

Service

5.0

The service was inconsistent, with some friendly staff, but we often felt ignored, especially when needing assistance.

Location

7.0

The location is beautiful and convenient, with easy access to the beach and nearby attractions, although it felt quite crowded with Italian guests.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were average. While the pizzeria offered solid pizzas, the overall dining experience was overpriced for what was offered.

Facilities

6.0

The resort features multiple pool areas, which were enjoyable, but overall facilities seemed in need of maintenance.

Bryan

United Kingdom, February 2025

7.6/10

We had a wonderful stay at the resort, enjoying the peaceful ocean view and the friendly interactions with the staff. The pools were clean and warm, and the grounds were beautiful. However, some aspects of the dining experience were a bit underwhelming, particularly the limited choices at dinner. Overall, it’s a good value for money considering the amenities and the experience we had.

Rooms

8.0

The room was delightful, quiet, and well-maintained, with a lovely view of the ocean. We appreciated having a kitchen, which made our stay feel more like home.

Service

7.0

The service varied; while most staff were incredibly pleasant and helpful, we encountered one staff member at the excursion desk who was quite rude.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, right on the beach and close to Malindi, which made exploring easy and enjoyable.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was good but lacked variety at dinner. Breakfast was fine, but the restaurant could benefit from more options.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were impressive, with multiple clean pools and beautiful garden areas perfect for relaxing.

Andy

United Kingdom, January 2025

6.4/10

Coral Key Resort offers a relaxing atmosphere with a clean beach and spacious rooms. The local staff is friendly and helpful, making you feel comfortable during your stay. However, the Italian dominance among guests can make it feel somewhat unwelcoming, and the dining experience is marred by cleanliness issues and a lack of variety. Additionally, the noise from evening entertainment can be quite disruptive.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are spacious and airy, but there was no bottled water provided and the mattress could use improvement.

Service

6.0

The Kenyan staff are friendly and attentive, though the Italian staff were quite dismissive at times.

Location

8.0

The resort has nice access to a protected beach and is close enough to Malindi town, which is easily reachable by local transport.

Dining

5.0

While La Pizzeria offers excellent food, the cleanliness issues with flies during meals were quite off-putting.

Facilities

6.0

There are decent swimming pools and a beach area, but the entertainment at night can be quite loud.

Samuel

United Kingdom, January 2025

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was surrounded by beautiful greenery and friendly staff, which made for a pleasant experience. While the location had its charms, it catered heavily to an Italian clientele, making me feel a bit out of place. The rooms were spacious but had their issues, and the dining options could use some variety. I enjoyed the pools and amenities but found some aspects disappointing, particularly the dining experience.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and cleaned daily, but I found them to be a bit dark and had issues with pests in the first room.

Service

6.0

The staff were friendly and helpful, but I experienced some rudeness when trying to change rooms.

Location

8.0

The hotel is beautifully located with easy access to the beach, but the majority of guests are Italian, making it feel less welcoming for non-Italian visitors.

Dining

5.0

The food was decent but became repetitive after a few days, and the pizza restaurant was good but overpriced.

Facilities

6.0

The resort featured lovely pools and gardens, but the facilities need some maintenance.

William

United Kingdom, December 2024

5.6/10

Our stay at Coral Key was quite an adventure. While the location on Silversand beach is stunning with a lovely pool area, the atmosphere was quite chaotic due to the predominance of Italian guests. The lack of a welcoming feel from the staff and the persistent beach vendors were down points. On a brighter note, the local tours we took were fantastic, offering beautiful experiences you wouldn't want to miss.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were basic and lacked modern amenities like a TV and internet access. They were clean but quite antiquated, with a layout that felt awkward at times. Privacy was an issue as well, with outside views into our space.

Service

5.0

The service was inconsistent; while some staff were friendly, many spoke only Italian and seemed to disregard English-speaking guests, making communication tough.

Location

7.0

The location is beautiful, with easy access to the beach, but the area is marred by aggressive beach vendors which can be overwhelming.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was mixed. Some meals were delightful, especially the freshly cooked fish, but the atmosphere was often tense with guests scrambling for tables.

Facilities

6.0

While the pools and gardens were well-kept, the overall facilities could use some renovation. The outdated look was noticeable and detracted from the overall comfort.