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ananea Diamonds Malindi

Kenya, Malindi

ananea Diamonds Malindi

Welcome to Kenya, where guests can expect an unforgettable holiday at ananea Diamonds Malindi. The hotel is located directly on the palm-fringed sandy beach and opened as a new ananea hotel in winter 2024/25. Here, the fascinating power of local nature meets typical African hospitality. Another highlight is the free transfer to the hotel's own beach club as well as the option of an overnight stay at Kudu Camp (incl. for stays of 7 nights or more) and booking a safari (for a fee)! 

Highlights

Country

Kenya

Location

Malindi

In the neighbourhood

  • Directly on the beach
  • to the city centre: Malindi, approx. 3 km
  • Sandy beach: separated from the resort by a promenade

Distance to the airport

  • Mombasa Airport: approx. 137 km

Places of interest

  • Vasco da Gama Pillar: approx. 2 km
  • Malindi Marina National Park: approx. 3 km
  • Gede Ruins: approx. 18 km
  • Watamu Beach: approx. 25 km

Hotel furnishings

  • Official national category: 4.5 stars
  • Year of construction: 1987, last renovation: 2024
  • Hotel language: English
  • Number of residential units: 134
  • Souvenir shop, (2 shops)
  • 2 á la carte restaurants (included for guests of the suites and junior suites)

  • 1 beach restaurant (for a fee, reservation required)

  • Buffet restaurant: „Savana“, live cooking station, with terrace
  • Pool bar, cocktail bar, 4 bars
  • Welcome drink, Room service (subject to charge), Laundry service (subject to charge)
  • 3 pools: (Garden Pool, Terrace Pool, Beach Pool), fresh water, parasols, sun loungers, bath towel

Restaurants

Savana Restaurant

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet)
  • International and Italian cuisine
  • Breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00, lunch from 13:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 19:00 to 21:30

The Terrace Restaurant (included for guests of the suites and junior suites)

  • Choice of outdoor terrace or air-conditioned restaurant overlooking the swimming pool
  • Italian cuisine and a selection of fish and seafood (à la carte)
  • Breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00, lunch from 13:00 to 14:30, dinner from 20:00 to 21:30

Onda Restaurant (for a fee, reservation required)

  • Directly on the beach with a view of the Indian Ocean
  • Selection of light dishes and seafood (à la carte)
  • From 10:00 to 22:00

Bars

Snack Bar at the Tropical Pool

  •  Snacks from 10:00 to 18:00. Bar open until 24:00

The hotel has a total of 134 rooms in the following categories: 27 superior double rooms, 44 deluxe double rooms, 12 deluxe family rooms, 12 deluxe swim-up suites, 4 suites, 27 junior suites, 6 junior suites with private pool and 2 deluxe suites with private pool.   

The room categories vary in size, but all have the following room facilities: mosquito net, bed, sofa, air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV, furnished veranda or balcony and a large bathroom.

Room types

Superior
16-20 sqm, double, superior, garden view, double beds (1 king-size or 2 double beds), shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, coffee/tea, balcony or terrace in the Maisai Garden area
Deluxe
16-20 sqm, double, deluxe, garden view, double beds (1 king-size or 2 double beds), shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, coffee/tea, balcony or terrace in the pool/garden area
Junior Suite Masai
31-35 sqm, junior suite, garden view, combined living/bedroom, double beds (1 king-size or 2 double beds), shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, coffee/tea, terrace
Family Deluxe

21-25 sqm, family, deluxe, garden view, double beds (1 king-size or 2 double beds), shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, coffee/tea, balcony or terrace

Junior Suite

61-70 sqm, junior suite, garden view, combined living/bedroom, double beds (1 king-size or 2 double beds), shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, TV (satellite TV), coffee/tea, balcony or terrace

Suite

36-40 sqm, suite, garden view, separate bedroom, combined living/bedroom, double beds (1 king-size or 2 double beds), shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, TV (satellite TV), coffee/tea, balcony or terrace

Junior Suite with private pool

36-40 sqm, suite, garden view, separate bedroom, combined living/bedroom, double beds (1 king-size or 2 double beds), shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, TV (satellite TV), coffee/tea, balcony or terrace

Deluxe Suite with private pool
81-90 sqm, suite, garden view, separate bedroom, combined living/bedroom, double beds (1 king-size or 2 double beds), shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, TV (satellite TV), coffee/tea, balcony or terrace, private pool
Masai Deluxe Room with private pool

36-40 sqm, suite, garden view, separate bedroom, combined living/bedroom, double beds (1 king-size or 2 double beds), shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, TV (satellite TV), coffee/tea, balcony or terrace

All Inclusive

Breakfast (buffet), lunch (buffet or set menu), dinner (buffet or set menu), drinks free of charge (soft drinks, coffee/tea, beer, juices, local drinks, house wine, cocktails, long drinks, sparkling wine, water, 10 a.m. - 0 p.m.), coffee/tea and pastries (4.30 p.m. - 6 p.m.)

All Inclusive Plus

Breakfast (buffet), lunch (buffet or set menu), dinner (buffet or set menu), drinks free of charge (soft drinks, coffee/tea, beer, juices, local drinks, cocktails, long drinks, sparkling wine, spirits, 10 a.m. - 0 p.m.), coffee/tea and pastries (4.30 p.m. - 6 p.m.)

Wellness included

  • MVUA AFRICAN RAIN SPA with 2 thalassotherapy saltwater pools and beauty centre
  • Gym with sea views are also available

Sports & entertainment included (some third-party providers)

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boccia
  • Billiards, darts
  • Fitness room
  • Aquagym
  • Kayak

Sports & entertainment for a fee (some third-party providers)

  • Golf course available: adjacent to the hotel, 9-hole
  • Diving: Hotel's own diving centre

Kudu Camp

From a minimum stay of 7 nights at ananea Diamonds Malindi, the room categories listed below can be booked including Kudu Camp.

When booking room category XS1, XD1, FX1, DXQ, JX1, JX2, JX3, WX1, WX2, a 1 1/2-day stay at Kudu Camp at Tsavo East National Park is included.

There are no age restrictions for children at Kudu Camp. If customers wish to book a safari in Tsavo National Park, the minimum age is 6 years.

Room descriptions

Superior (XS1) 16-20 sqm, double, superior, garden view, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, coffee/tea, balcony or terrace deluxe

Deluxe (XD1) 21-25 sqm, double, deluxe, garden view, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, coffee/tea, balcony or terrace

Masai Deluxe Room with Private Pool (DDQ/DXQ) 16-20 sqm, double, garden view, shower, walk-in shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, replenished daily, safe, coffee/tea, terrace, private pool

Family Deluxe (FX1) 21-25 sqm, family, deluxe, garden view, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, coffee/tea, balcony or terrace junior suite

Junior Suite Garden View (JX2) 61-70 sqm, combined living/bedroom, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, TV (satellite TV), coffee/tea, balcony or terrace

Junior Suite with Private Pool (JX3) 61-70 sqm, junior suite, garden view, combined living/bedroom, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, TV (satellite TV), coffee/tea, terrace, private pool

Suite (WX1) 46-50 sqm, suite, garden view, separate bedroom, combined living/bedroom, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, TV (satellite TV), coffee/tea, balcony or terrace

Deluxe Suite with Private Pool (WX2) 81-90 sqm, suite, garden view, separate bedroom, combined living/bedroom, shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, fan, minibar, safe, TV (satellite TV), coffee/tea, balcony or terrace, private pool

Services:

When booking this room category, a 1 1/2-day stay at Kudu Camp near Tsavo East National Park including transfer, full board and soft drinks, local beer and wine until 22:00 is included in the price.

You also have the option of booking an impressive safari experience with a German-speaking driver-guide on site. The additional fee (payable locally) for game drives in Tsavo East National Park is € 85 per adult/child and park fees of USD 80 per adult and USD 40 per child. Park fees are subject to change by the government without prior notice.

The programme sequence would then be as follows:

Day 1:

At 7.30 a.m., after breakfast at ananea Diamonds Malindi, the drive to Tsavo East National Park starts. After entering the park, the game drive begins. At noon you will have a bush picnic, served in a safe area with packed lunches, water, soft drinks and beer. At around 17:00 you will arrive at your luxury tented camp, where you can check in and spend some time by the pool to admire the spectacular sunset over the river before dinner at 19:30 and overnight at Kudu Camp.

The well-equipped tents have been completely renovated and are located directly on the Galana River with breathtaking views. Each of the tents has its own bathroom.

Day 2:

At 06:00 you will be served hot drinks and set off on an early morning game drive in Tsavo East National Park. You return to camp for breakfast at around 9.30 am and drive back to ananea Diamonds Malindi at around 11.00 am, where you arrive for lunch.

Notes:

IMPORTANT: Minimum stay at ananea Diamonds Malindi 7 nights. The exact date of the safari will be communicated to you at the hotel!

Meals: Full board and all-inclusive drinks (non-alcoholic soft drinks, local beer and wine until 22:00. Please note: AI plus bookings at ananea Diamonds Malindi cannot be considered at Kudu Camp)

Not included: Other meals and drinks, tips and personal expenses as well as the additional fee for game drives and national park fees when booking a safari

During your stay at Kudu Camp, you can keep your room at ananea Diamonds Malindi, but it may have to be vacated if the hotel is fully booked. Luggage can be deposited at the hotel.

Subject to change without notice.

Transfers and game drives are conducted by Land Cruiser (max. 6 guests in Land Cruiser with guaranteed window seat).