Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent

Malindi hotel on beach

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February 2026
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March 2026
Enjoy your visit to Malindi with a stay at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available
$19 nightly
$23 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Deluxe Single Room | Interior
Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi
Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 165 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 Queen Beds
Comfort Tent, Beach View | Beach | On the beach, white sand
Comfort Tent, Beach View | Free WiFi
Comfort Tent, Beach View | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper
Comfort Tent, Beach View | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Comfort Tent, Beach View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Mini-fridge
20 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Beach view
  • 100 sq ft
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Queen Beds
Classic Shared Dormitory, Men only | Exterior detail
Classic Shared Dormitory, Men only | Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Classic Shared Dormitory, Men only | Exterior detail

Classic Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Beach View | Interior
Free WiFi
Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Beach View | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper
Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Beach View | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Beach View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Beach view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Large Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Malindi Beach, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200

What's nearby

  • Malindi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Portuguese Chapel - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Silversands Beach - 10 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Mambrui Beach - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Watamu Beach - 31 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coast Cuisine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lost Beach Party - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent

Enjoy your visit to Malindi with a stay at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Babalao Hotel]
    • If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Pets

    • Pets allowed*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 1000 per pet (may vary based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 500

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property only accepts cash.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 1000 per pet, per night.

Is parking offered on site at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent like?

Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent is on Malindi Beach, a short 11-minute walk from Portuguese Chapel and 20 minutes' walk from Silversands Beach.

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