Fan in one room wasn't working. Hot water in the upstairs bath lasted less than a minute though it stayed hot in the ground floor bathroom. Nowhere to hang clothes or put your toilet bag except on the sink itself. No extension cables. Even though it is self catering there wasn't a single thing in the kitchen. No salt, toothpicks... Nothing. Pool towels would be nice.

The grounds, pool and villa were beautiful. The staff, especially Ruth the housekeeper, were very good. Overall a beautiful place and great value for money.

Stayed in August 2025

Swordfish Villas is an incredible place. We spent three days there relaxing close to the swimming pool and walking to the nearby marine park. We had the chance to have dinner cooked at our place by a private chef, and it was one of the most delicious meals of our trip. We hope to come back soon!

Stayed in July 2025

The place was so amazing. Proximity to amenities like the beach, malindi town was so convenient. The cleaner was friendly, and the rooms were spacious and cosy. We loved our stay there n I would recommend to anyone especially a group.

Stayed in July 2025

The homey vibe. Home away from home. Very friendly staff who are willing to help.

Stayed in August 2025

None !

Super clean, amazing surroundings but special thanks to the staff who made our stay even more pleasant and confortable. I recommend ++++

Stayed in August 2025

We literally couldn't even have conversations as the guards kept telling us to keep quiet. Weird especially since everyone there was okay with the perceived noise levels. We literally had to ask all fellow guests if they were okay with our music and "noise levels" Honestly, I found the guards rude, they are not cut out to handle customers and coming to us with "wewe! Zima musiki" that was extremely unwarranted. The 3pm check in is valid, since I witnessed the cleaning as we left. However, considering some flights arrive at noon and those traveling by bus overnight, you are left to go look for a place to wait as they get the place cleaned up.

Loved the place. The villas are beautiful and the pools look dreamy. The cleaners and chefs were professional. The chefs made amazing Swahili dishes and were always on time and very polite.

Stayed in July 2025

Everything was so beautiful, the resort staff were amazing and so friendly

Stayed in July 2025

No kettle. A small thing but it would be good.

The staff are excellent. The stay was easy and relaxed. Its a great layout. Close to a great beach. A Swahili style villa, light & bright.

Stayed in July 2025

Great location, nice place and tastefully furnished.

Stayed in May 2025

The day gateman was not kind. We also only received one towel each for the 3 days. Check in is at 3pm so if you come earlier you'll be stranded for a while

The outside was so beautiful. The entire place is covered with a large pool. It was close to the marine park which was a plus for us

Stayed in June 2025

10/10 value for money...our rooms were cleaned daily during our stay.The staff are readily available and of great help. Ask for Chef Anderson very good at his art

Stayed in June 2025

At night it can be abit uncomfortable, the mosquitoes ( has nothingto do with the villa thats nature but i just thought i wouldmentionincase you need to carry some extra mosquitospray)..but again the staff give us mosquitoes scents to burn under the tables.

The Villa was very good.tge staff are very warm and friendly. They made sure we were comfortable and round the clock available. The security was very good too felt very safe with guides 24 Uhr.The pool is really big and clean. Just like ion the pictures.

Stayed in April 2025

Lack of nearby shopping areas

The staff was friendly and the place was easily accessible. The property could do with a dedicated delivery service to avoid the costs disparities of getting things from town

Stayed in May 2025

Most probably the best villas in Malindi.

Stayed in March 2025

I wish our sheets were changed at least once. The place is hot, so fresh sheets would have been nice, at least after 2 nights.

We loved the place, the pool, the staff was very welcoming and friendly. Overall, a 10/10.

Stayed in May 2025

Once the basic necessities like soap and tissue are depleted, you can't get new ones You need to get them yourself Also after 10pm, they have a policy of quiet hours, which is a bit if you are planning to have late night catch ups with your friends after a long day.

Perfect definition of what you see is what you get. Value for your money without a doubt I loved my stay in this villa with my friends They have wifi nowadays which was accessible to all. Our room service lady, Flo, was very helpful in a number of ways. I loved how they don't complicate the checking in and checking out. We literally got there, and we were showed our rooms during checking in. During checking out, we just left in the presence of Flo. A chef is available if you need them at a fee. Anywho, I will definitely go back to this villa without a doubt. Perfect is an understatement.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing, except for the mosquitoes at night

The staff were very supportive and the location easily accessible as well as close to the town and other amenities.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Everything. It was clean, happy and family friendly.

Stayed in April 2025

Location was far from malindi town. No shops nearby.

Comfortable. Very quiet. Clean.

Stayed in April 2025

Host did not respond to our text or phone

Location and pool

Stayed in April 2025

We lacked air conditioning in one of the rooms for 2 nights. Wish there could have been better accommodations to help those 2 nights. The rules of the place were never explained (we didn’t know the pool closed at 6pm).

The guards were very welcoming when we arrived. Each afternoon when we would arrive, the night guards were welcoming. The clashing staff was attentive.

Stayed in April 2025

We stay there for 6 days and 5 night it was the best the staff is very friendly and welcoming we will definitely come back

Stayed in April 2025

We absolutely loved our stay at Swordfish! It’s perfect for families, especially those with small kids. Just a heads-up: the floors can get a bit slippery when wet, and a bit of fumigation would help with the bugs and mosquitoes—so it’s a good idea to pack some insect repellent. That said, we’d still highly recommend it—such a great spot!

Stayed in April 2025

Check in is abit late...3pm. 11am would be great, But atleast they accommodated us when we came early, left luggage and came in later

The place very beautiful, we enjoyed the place. Pool was also nice....wished we could swim past 6pm.

Stayed in April 2025