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Baobab Sea Lodge

4.0 star property
Kilifi beachfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges and outdoor pool

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Nestled on a white sand beach, Baobab Sea Lodge offers an inviting retreat with a breakfast buffet, outdoor pool with sun loungers and volleyball activities. Connect to in-room WiFi and stay active at the 24-hour gym or tennis courts. Previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Supervised childcare (free)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $97
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Family Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kilifi Bay, Kilifi, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • beach near Bofa Road - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Mazingira Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kilifi Creek - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bamburi Beach - 56 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Vipingo (VPG) - 38 min drive
  • Malindi (MYD) - 71 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty’s Beach Bar and Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kusini Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kibaoni Tea Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Indigo Vibe Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Pub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Baobab Sea Lodge

  • Baobab Sea Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Kilifi. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Free supervised childcare
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 50 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Baobab Sea

Baobab Sea Kilifi

Baobab Sea Lodge

Baobab Sea Lodge Kilifi

Baobab Sea Hotel Kilifi

Baobab Sea Lodge Hotel

Baobab Sea Lodge Kilifi

Baobab Sea Lodge Hotel Kilifi

Frequently asked questions

Does Baobab Sea Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Baobab Sea Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Baobab Sea Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Baobab Sea Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Baobab Sea Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Baobab Sea Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Baobab Sea Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Baobab Sea Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities such as surfing, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Baobab Sea Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Baobab Sea Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Baobab Sea Lodge like?

Baobab Sea Lodge is located a short 14-minute walk from Kilifi Creek.

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Reviews

Baobab Sea Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is great and a major highlight of the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and beautiful place to be
Dancan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel and beautiful beaches

We enjoyed this great, charming hotel with it's warm, welcoming people for 8 days. Excellent service, good breakfast, good seafood/fish dishes, nice hotel area and beautiful beaches.
liselotte, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so helpful to us especially when my husband got sick. The hotel manager got us a driver to take us to a nearby clinic. Without that help he would not have recovered fast enough to make our flight. The staff was so concerned and let us stay in our room past our checkout time without charging us for an extra day. We are so grateful to them for taking such good care of us. We will never forget them or what they did for us. This kind of care and service is priceless.
Anne D, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay and amazing people

What an amazing stay at BSL. Wonderful beach front property with small villas. Blown away by the delicious food and attentive staff. Everyone was super nice and an extra shoutout to Joel the manager and Fred the receptionist. Fred greeted us warmly and was so kind to share tips for our stay in Kilifi, really appreciated and thanks Fred. Thank you everyone for a wonderful stay!!!!!!!
Martin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel has amazing potential and was probably once quite grand. The facilites are tired and in need of maintenance and updates. We were there out of season so it was very quiet and the staff seemed a little challenged in knowing what to do. The beach is great and the grounds are super. I would stay here again but I’d check my room and test the shower before settling on my room.
Sean T., 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Sadly not worth it…

We visited the property before booking and were shown around, after which we decided on and booked a deluxe room with pool view. However, when we showed up for check in, we were taken to a another (lower category) room - without any information from the staff. We asked the staff member if this really was a deluxe room, which he insisted on it being. Turns out he lied. After we contacted the reception, we were informed that the room category we had booked was fully booked. We insisted on being compensated, so they offered a room at another hotel, a couple of km up along the beach, which we declined. Instead we suggested we’d at least be compensated with complimentary massages, which they eventually agreed to. The pool area is nice and the staff there were really attentive. The masseuses are also great! However, the sound proofing in the premier rooms (which is the one we ended up getting) is non existent. If you’re on the lower floor, you’ll be able to hear every sigh, every bathroom visit…you name it…from the guests upstairs. Unfortunately, our neighbor got home late and stayed up for the rest of the night, so we weren’t able to get any sleep. The facilities are dated but the hotel is beautifully situated. The breakfast was so-so. All in all, there are way better options for accommodation in Kilifi. (Distant Relatives and Salty’s being two of them.)
Rebecka, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were truly amazing!
Pranay, 5-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The best thing about this Hotel is the location, it is right on the beach. However, it is a bit tired and rundown. The room was acceptable, but could’ve done with a refresh…. Some very basic amenities were missing, such as umbrellas to shade by the pool. The staff are lovely but seemed a bit poorly trained. Although the bar has a cappuccino machine, you couldn’t get a decent coffee at breakfast. No tonic water in the bar; I’ve never been able to not get a gin and tonic at a hotel before . I don’t think I’d stay again!
Diana, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Ok Hotel, but had a
Ikenna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Baobab Sea Lodge. It is a beautiful place, with charming guest cottages that are interwoven among the network of walkways and greenery. My stay was restful and relaxing. The staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and attended to. I can't say enough about the way they made sure everything was absolutely perfect. I would definitely stay here again.
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Jackline, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Every is perfect
Dancan, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The property is quiet with good access to other places and the beach. The property had no microwave or slippers to use in the rooms. The staff seemed overworked but we're very good. I still liked the place but may not stay many nights there again
Harriet, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Place

I enjoyed the hotel ambience and tremendous and friendly customer service across all support functions. The food was great also!
Annette Yvonne, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Worst hotel I’ve ever visited.

Awful. I left within 15 minutes of check in. Broken and dirty rooms. Aircon did not work. Toilet seat falling off. Sand in the bed. Everything was filthy. The fridge was full of rotten water. Swimming pool barely had water in it. Told them of my concerns, nothing could be done so had to leave and find accommodation elsewhere. All in all terrible and I want a full refund.
Jordan, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I liked rhe friendly staff and beach location. It had a great beach and next to a public access point which was actually nice to see a few locals enjoying.
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

beach view from my room
Samwel Mwita, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Paul, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Mr C, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Erin, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Waridah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

alli, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and environment

6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Dancan, 1-night trip