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Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent provides amenities, such as free English breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM69
RM81 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 Queen Beds

View all photos for Comfort Tent, Beach View

Free WiFi

Comfort Tent, Beach View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Mini-fridge
20 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Beach view
  • 9 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Men only

Free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Large Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Beach View

Free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Beach View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Beach view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Malindi, Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent is on the beach. Portuguese Chapel and Vasco da Gama Pillar are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Malindi Beach. Visit our Malindi travel guide
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Malindi Beach, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200

What's nearby

  • Hardworking fishing boat in Malindi #beach #lifeatexpedia #sunset
    Malindi Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 655566604
    Watamu Beach
    31 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Portuguese Chapel
    13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Silversands Beach
    10 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Mambrui Beach
    23 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Bar
    3 min drive
  • Johari's Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Seafront Swahili Dishes
    12 min walk
  • Coast Cuisine
    14 min walk
  • Lost Beach Party
    20 min walk

About this property

Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent

Property highlights
Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent provides amenities, such as free English breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Babalao Hotel]
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 1000 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 500

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 1000 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off USD500 cleaning fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 1000 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 500 also applies.

How much does it cost to stay at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

As of 9 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent on 10 Feb 2026 start from RM 68.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Babalao Beach Resort Backpackers & Tent located?

Nestled on the beach, this Malindi hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Malindi Beach and Portuguese Chapel. Silversands Beach and Vasco da Gama Pillar are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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