Babalao Beach Resort & Backpackers

Malindi · Kenya

Babalao Beach Resort & Backpackers

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100% AMAZING
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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (9)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Luggage Storage Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security

Prices

Dorms $6 / night
Privates $5 / night

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Recent reviews

Kenya MALE Mar 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Great Stay & Value

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Kenya Group Mar 18, 2026 10.0/10

+ Was quite easy to locate the hotel. The staff, especially Pendo, was very helpful and very understanding. Breakfast was great and well balanced. Our group enjoyed the stay and we`d recommend it to anyone. We are planing to return soon.

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Italy Group Mar 16, 2026 8.0/10

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Kenya Group Mar 10, 2026 8.0/10

+ The warm welcome by Miss. Pendo and the healthy breakfast served were my highlights. The beach is 2 min walk from the facility and i loved how quiet it is.

- A mirror inside the rooms and perhaps a chair

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Poland Solo traveler Mar 7, 2026 8.0/10

+ Nice rooms, very tidy, there's lockers inside for your stuff with the key included! Mosquito nets come in very handy as well. Good location, very close to the centre. The staff was the kindest, most helpful and welcoming!! Thank you!

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Germany Couple Mar 6, 2026 8.0/10

+ Super liebes Personal und echt cooles Hostel direkt am Strand/ im Sand. Neues Hostel, hübsch gemacht! Preis Leistung einfach unschlagbar! Das Frühstück war mit inbegriffen und auch richtig gut mit Eiern, Obst, Brot und Kaffee.

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Kenya Couple Mar 6, 2026 9.0/10

+ It's close to the beach and clean

- I liked everything

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Germany Solo traveler Feb 23, 2026 7.0/10

+ Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist sehr gut.

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Kenya Solo traveler Feb 22, 2026 10.0/10

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Netherlands MALE Feb 22, 2026 Atm 100%

It is a great place at the beach and at walking distance of the centre. Babalao and his staff are great hosts and giving a lot of information and suggestions to explore the surrounding. Every morning a good breakfast. Really value for money.

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Kenya Couple Feb 21, 2026 8.0/10

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France Solo traveler Feb 20, 2026 10.0/10

+ L'hostel est joliment aménagé, avec un bel espace extérieur convivial pour se poser et rencontrer des gens. Le personnel est accueillant et soucieux de rendre le séjour agréable. L'endroit envoie des bonnes ondes et a du charme. Il est situé sur un petit chemin en sable à deux pas de la plage. Tout est parfait !

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 20, 2026 9.0/10

+ Great location near the beach

- Google maps shows the wrong route to get there -> go to zippi pizza and follow the road to the ocean

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Chile Solo traveler Feb 20, 2026 10.0/10

+ wifi . bed. breakfast. clise to beach.

- nada

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Poland Solo traveler Feb 19, 2026 9.0/10

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Germany Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 8.0/10

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Kenya Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 8.0/10

+ Die Lage ist sehr gut, direkt am Strand. Die Mitarbeiter sind freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Atmosphäre hat mir gut gefallen.

- Ein Spiegel im Bad wäre echt gut gewesen. Ein Mülleimer mit Deckel wäre auch sinnvoll. Die Wände sind leider ziemlich hellhörig.

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France Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 8.0/10

+ Cet établissement vient d’ouvrir il manque donc de quelques détails mais tout sera certainement super une fois terminé

- Le chemin d’accès , manque de rangement pour affaires personnelles

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Belgium Solo traveler Feb 17, 2026 8.0/10

+ What is there to hate about this location? I relished my stay. I would recommend.

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Kenya Solo traveler Feb 16, 2026 10.0/10

+ It was a lovely place with lovely hosts/staff. Very close to the beach and CBD.

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