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4- and 5-star hotels in Kilifi
This shortlist gathers the 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts in Kilifi, on the north coast of Kenya, drawn from the places listed on this site and ordered by what guests say about them.
Staying in Kilifi
Kilifi is a town on Kilifi Creek on Kenya's north coast, between Mombasa and Malindi, and the county seat of Kilifi County. The Mnarani ruins overlook the creek, and the Kilifi Bridge carries the coast road over the water. Visitors come for the town's position on the creek and as a base for the north coast, about 425 km southeast of Nairobi in a straight line by road.
Most of the hotels here sit on or just off Bofa Road, which runs along the creek side of town, close to the water. Others are in Vipingo and Kikambala, to the south, near the golf resort and the beach, while a few give only Kilifi as their address. The mix of full resorts and private villas suits couples looking for a quiet creek-side stay, families wanting space of their own, and travellers on a short break who want the coast road within easy reach.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Visiwa Beach Resort
Jacaranda Road Plot
Why stay hereKilifi's only 5-star address on this list, Visiwa Beach Resort sits on Jacaranda Road and has earned a 4.6 out of 5 from 505 guests. Couples and travellers who want the highest class of stay in town, with the beach and the Indian Ocean on the doorstep, will find it the obvious first choice.
See Visiwa Beach ResortSilver Palm Spa and Resort
Bofa Road
Why stay hereSilver Palm Spa and Resort on Bofa Road is the most reviewed property here, with 1207 guests giving it 4.6 out of 5. A 4-star resort with a spa, it suits visitors who want a full resort setup and a track record of consistently high ratings during a longer Kilifi stay.
See Silver Palm Spa and ResortKilifi Bay Beach Resort
Bofa Road
Why stay hereKilifi Bay Beach Resort on Bofa Road is a 4-star property rated 4.2 out of 5 by 788 guests. Families and groups looking for a beach resort with plenty of company and an established reputation will find it a dependable base on the Kilifi coast.
See Kilifi Bay Beach ResortBaobab Sea Lodge
Bofa Road
Why stay hereBaobab Sea Lodge is a 4-star option on Bofa Road, placing guests in Kilifi's main beach hotel strip. It suits travellers who want a seafront address close to the town's resort cluster.
See Baobab Sea LodgeSunset Villa Eco Friendly House
Sea Horse Road
Why stay hereSunset Villa Eco Friendly House on Sea Horse Road is a 4-star stay for visitors who prefer a villa setting over a large hotel. Kilifi's beaches and town are within easy reach.
See Sunset Villa Eco Friendly HouseElegant 1 Bedroom Condo Near Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort
1255 Palm Ridge Estate
Why stay hereThis 4-star one-bedroom condo on Palm Ridge Estate sits near Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort. It suits golfers and couples who want a self-contained apartment rather than a hotel room.
See Elegant 1 Bedroom Condo Near Vipingo Ridge Golf ResortKiki's @ Palm Ridge Vipingo
Vipingo Drive 1255 Palm Ridge Vipingo
Why stay hereKiki's @ Palm Ridge Vipingo is a 4-star property on Vipingo Drive within the Palm Ridge Vipingo estate. It fits travellers who want to stay in the Vipingo area, close to the golf resort.
See Kiki's @ Palm Ridge VipingoThe hayce residence
Sultan Palace Rd Kikambala Ac1 204
Why stay hereThe hayce residence is a 4-star address on Sultan Palace Rd in Kikambala. It suits guests who prefer the quieter Kikambala stretch of the coast north of Kilifi.
See The hayce residenceAwali Villa B9
Awali Vipingo B9
Why stay hereAwali Villa B9 is a 4-star villa in Awali Vipingo. It works well for families or small groups who want a private villa in the Vipingo area.
See Awali Villa B9Maweni House Beachfront Pool AC & Cook
Bofa Road
Why stay hereMaweni House on Bofa Road is a 4-star beachfront villa with a pool, air conditioning and a cook. It suits groups and families who want to be right on the beach and have meals prepared for them.
See Maweni House Beachfront Pool AC & CookVillas Beach 2 km Wifi SmartTV Parking by Mango Tree Cottages Kilifi
Kilifi
Why stay hereThis 4-star villa is about 2 km from the beach and comes with wifi, a Smart TV and parking. It suits self-driving guests and longer stays by Mango Tree Cottages in Kilifi.
See Villas Beach 2 km Wifi SmartTV Parking by Mango Tree Cottages KilifiKoy Villa
Kilifi
Why stay hereKoy Villa is a 4-star stay in Kilifi. It suits travellers who want a private villa base for exploring the town and the coast.
See Koy VillaLuxury Villa Kalaa Homes Next to Vipingo Ridge Kilifi Kenya
Awali Estate Luxury Villa 16
Why stay hereLuxury Villa Kalaa Homes is a 4-star villa at Awali Estate, next to Vipingo Ridge. It suits guests who want a large private villa close to the golf resort.
See Luxury Villa Kalaa Homes Next to Vipingo Ridge Kilifi KenyaVilla Pranaa
B22 Villa Pranaa Bofa Road
Why stay hereVilla Pranaa is a 4-star villa at B22 on Bofa Road. It suits visitors who want a private villa on Kilifi's main beach road.
See Villa PranaaSmart Homes Kilifi
Kilifi Figtree Apartments
Why stay hereSmart Homes Kilifi is a 4-star property at Kilifi Figtree Apartments. It suits travellers who prefer a serviced apartment in town over a beach resort.
See Smart Homes Kilifi
How to choose
For resort stays
These four are the established resorts in the shortlist, all on Bofa Road or Jacaranda Road. Visiwa Beach Resort is the 5-star option, rated 4.6 from 505 reviews. Silver Palm Spa and Resort also scores 4.6, from 1,207 reviews, and Kilifi Bay Beach Resort is 4.2 from 788 reviews. Baobab Sea Lodge is a 4-star on Bofa Road.
Visiwa Beach Resort · Silver Palm Spa and Resort · Kilifi Bay Beach Resort · Baobab Sea Lodge
For golf and Vipingo
If you want to be near Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort, these four sit in the Vipingo and Awali addresses. The Elegant 1 Bedroom Condo is at 1255 Palm Ridge Estate, Kiki's @ Palm Ridge Vipingo on Vipingo Drive, Awali Villa B9 in Awali Vipingo, and Luxury Villa Kalaa Homes next to Vipingo Ridge. All are 4-star.
Elegant 1 Bedroom Condo Near Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort · Kiki's @ Palm Ridge Vipingo · Awali Villa B9 · Luxury Villa Kalaa Homes Next to Vipingo Ridge Kilifi Kenya
For families and groups
Villas and houses give families or groups their own space. Maweni House on Bofa Road is beachfront with a pool and cook. Villa Pranaa is at B22 Villa Pranaa, Bofa Road. Villas Beach is 2 km from the beach with Wi-Fi and parking, Koy Villa and Smart Homes Kilifi are both listed under Kilifi, all 4-star.
Maweni House Beachfront Pool AC & Cook · Villa Pranaa · Villas Beach 2 km Wifi SmartTV Parking by Mango Tree Cottages Kilifi · Koy Villa · Smart Homes Kilifi
For a quiet base
For a quieter, more private stay, Sunset Villa Eco Friendly House on Sea Horse Road and The hayce residence on Sultan Palace Rd in Kikambala are both 4-star. Kikambala lies south of Kilifi along the coast, away from the main Bofa Road strip, and both give you a self-contained base rather than a full resort.
Where to stay in Kilifi
Bofa Road
Bofa Road runs along the creek side of Kilifi and holds most of the town's larger places to stay. Silver Palm Spa and Resort, Kilifi Bay Beach Resort and Baobab Sea Lodge are all here, as are Maweni House and Villa Pranaa. Staying on Bofa Road puts you close to the water and within the town's main strip.
Our picks here: Silver Palm Spa and Resort · Kilifi Bay Beach Resort · Baobab Sea Lodge · Maweni House Beachfront Pool AC & Cook · Villa Pranaa
Vipingo
Vipingo lies to the south of Kilifi, around Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort. The Elegant 1 Bedroom Condo at 1255 Palm Ridge Estate, Kiki's @ Palm Ridge Vipingo on Vipingo Drive and Awali Villa B9 in Awali Vipingo are all in this area, making it the choice for golf and for a base away from the town centre.
Our picks here: Kiki's @ Palm Ridge Vipingo · Awali Villa B9
Kikambala
Kikambala is a coastal area south of Kilifi, along the road toward Mombasa. The hayce residence on Sultan Palace Rd is the listed hotel here. It suits travellers who want to be on this stretch of coast rather than in Kilifi town itself.
Our picks here: The hayce residence
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kilifi is reached by road from Nairobi, and the coast road crosses Kilifi Creek on the Kilifi Bridge. The town lies between Mombasa and Malindi, and is about 425 km southeast of Nairobi in a straight line. Getting around town and along the coast is by road, with the bridge linking the two sides of the creek.
When to go
The site gives no season-by-season guidance for Kilifi. The town sits on the north coast of Kenya, between Mombasa and Malindi, so plan around the coast's general seasons rather than anything stated here.
Things to do near Kilifi
Questions, answered
Which Kilifi hotel is closest to the centre?
Bofa Road runs along the creek side of town and carries several of the hotels here: Silver Palm Spa and Resort, Kilifi Bay Beach Resort, Baobab Sea Lodge, Maweni House Beachfront Pool AC & Cook and Villa Pranaa. These put you closest to the town's main strip.
Which is the top-rated hotel in this shortlist?
Visiwa Beach Resort and Silver Palm Spa and Resort both score 4.6 out of 5. Visiwa Beach Resort is a 5-star with 505 reviews, and Silver Palm Spa and Resort is a 4-star with 1,207 reviews, the largest review count in the shortlist.
Are there 5-star hotels in Kilifi?
Yes, one in this shortlist: Visiwa Beach Resort, a 5-star on Jacaranda Road Plot, rated 4.6 from 505 reviews. The rest of the hotels here are 4-star.
Which hotels suit families?
The villas and houses give families their own space: Maweni House on Bofa Road is beachfront with a pool and cook, Villa Pranaa is on Bofa Road, and Villas Beach, Koy Villa and Smart Homes Kilifi are all 4-star. All are in or around Kilifi.
Is there parking at these hotels?
The hotel records here do not list facilities, so parking is not stated for any of them. Villas Beach 2 km Wifi SmartTV Parking by Mango Tree Cottages names parking in its title, but check with the property you choose.
Do any Kilifi hotels have a pool or spa?
Facilities are not listed in the records for these hotels. Silver Palm Spa and Resort carries 'Spa' in its name, and Maweni House Beachfront Pool AC & Cook names a pool, but confirm details with the property before booking.
Are pets allowed at Kilifi hotels?
The hotel data here does not record pet policies for any of the properties, so there is nothing to confirm from these listings. Ask the hotel directly if you plan to travel with a pet.
How do I get to Kilifi?
Kilifi is reached by road from Nairobi, and the coast road crosses Kilifi Creek on the Kilifi Bridge. The town sits between Mombasa and Malindi, about 425 km southeast of Nairobi in a straight line.