Everything was perfect from day one. The place is just simply stunning. Everybody made sure that I was welcomed and made me feel like home. I would definitely stay here again.

Sylvia, Oman

Villa Mela is a beautiful home. The beds were extremely comfortable, great pool, excellent Wifi, large bathrooms with a hot shower. The breakfast is simple - toast, butter, jam, sausage and eggs, coffee/tea, juice. The house staff- Stephen and N'gala were kind enough to arrange a vegetarian breakfast for us too with avocado instead of eggs. Giovanni was also very accommodating when we requested an early check in and late check out. The house is situated on a quiet road with the beach at a distance of 800m. Restaurants are a short tuk-tuk ride away. If you're looking for a quiet home stay experience away from the tourist hotels- at a great price, look no further. You can also request N'gala (the chef) to prepare a home cooked meal if you need a break from dining out.

Shashank, Kenya

Excellent location, beautiful property. Much more could be done on communication channels esp. answering of phone calls, opening the gate esp. at night (knocked on the gate for long in spite having informed the staff of my late arrival)

Gathoni, Kenya

Beautifully designed house, extremely comfy bed, and the best (and hottest) shower we've had in Kenya.

Samuel, Kenya

What a lovely place! Such a homely, cosy, original place to stay - with just a few rooms set in a beautiful garden, and very personal attention from the staff, this is definitely more of a boutique guest house than a hotel. Giani, the owner, picked us and dropped us at the airport and Stephen was wonderful throughout our stay - making us endless cups of tea outside of breakfast hours, and helping us plan our trips and get around. The setting is quiet and peaceful - we slept wonderfully - and whilst it’s not ON the beach, it is less than a five-minute walk. Rosada, a nearby resort, is a great place to eat lunch and use the sun loungers - plus they offer kite boarding lessons. If you’re looking for somewhere quiet, cosy, friendly and affordable, you can’t go wrong with Villa Mela - highly recommended!

Mary, United Kingdom

Giovanni is the greatest and warmest host! I was traveling by myself and wanted my peace, he came pick me up at the airport himself and I had a very spacious (high ceilings) and bright room, with a desk so I could write (that’s what I wanted). I really enjoyed the villa and also Malindi is a great place, really nice locals :) I wanted to get back to Nairobi from Mombasa but decided to go back from Malindi and I’ve made a new booking in Villa Mela :)

Laura, Netherlands

The host Stephen was really nice, accommoding and friendly. The room and bathroom were nice and very spacious. The place is beautiful with lots of trees and a pool. The owner Gianni and host Stephen threw in a lovely surprise which we really enjoyed.

Nzilani, Kenya

beautiful garden, great pool, very close to the beach, wonderful staff, good bialetti coffee, very good price and you get very good quality in return. Thanks a lot to Gianni and Steven.

Bieke, Belgium

Special treatment by the manager / owner, who collected us free of charge from the airport.

Angelika, Kenya

Spacious clean bright rooms set in lovely grounds, near to other facilities. Lovely staff, very safe good breakfast . Would stay again

Clare, United Kingdom