4/10 Poor
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Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
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Olson Villa
3.5 star property
3.5-star beach villa with 2 outdoor pools
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Popular amenities
- Gym
- Bar
- Pool
- Breakfast available
- Room service
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
Karibuni Villas & Resort, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200
- Mambrui Beach7 min drive
- Vasco da Gama Pillar18 min drive
- Malindi Beach19 min drive
- Malindi (MYD)29 min drive
Room options
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- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 2 King Beds
Family Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 9
- 3 King Beds
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About the area
Malindi
Walk to the beach.Stay at this Malindi villa and you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Vasco da Gama Pillar and Marine Park. Hells Kitchen is 17.7 mi (28.4 km) away.
What's nearby
- Mambrui Beach - 7 min drive
- Vasco da Gama Pillar - 18 min drive
- Malindi Beach - 19 min drive
- Silversands Beach - 26 min drive
- Marine Park - 33 min drive
Getting around
- Malindi (MYD) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
- Che Shale - 15 min drive
- Bob Marley - 11 min drive
- Dunes Restaurant - 14 min drive
- Bob Marley Bar Restaurant & Rooms - 11 min drive
- Finch Hattons - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Olson Villa
3.5-star beach villa with 2 outdoor pools
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Olson Villa, and enjoy amenities like a children's pool and a fitness center.
A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 4 bars/lounges. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This beach villa also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Olson Villa was completed in July 2022.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Malindi villa.
- 1 building
- 3 guestrooms or units
- 2 levels
- 2 dining venues
- 2 bars by the pool
- 4 bars or lounges
- 2 coffee shops
- Manager's reception (free)
- Deli
- Terrace on the roof
- Beach lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the beach
- Cabanas by the pool (free)
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Staff is multilingual
- Front-desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Wedding services available
- Convenience store
- Garden
- Outdoor picnic space
- Gift shop
- Television in lobby
- Bellhop
- Smoking in designated areas
- Swim-up bar
Olson Villa offers 3 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and private plunge pools. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 3.5-star villa have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.
Bathrooms include showers and bidets. In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) is available for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested.
Languages
English, Swahili
Property amenities
Beach
- Direct access to the beach
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach massages
Pool/Spa
- Private pool
- Private plunge pool
- 2 outdoor pools
- Umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Free pool cabanas
Internet
- Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's pool
Restaurants on site
- Chui Restaurant
Kitchen
- Refrigerator (full size)
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
- Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 11:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 15-26 for adults and USD 15-26 for children
- 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
- 2 poolside bars, 4 bars/lounges and 1 swim-up bar
- Manager's reception (free)
- Snack bar/deli
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Room service available
Bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- Shower
- Bidet
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining room
Entertainment
- TV in a common area
Outdoor areas
- Rooftop terrace
- Porch or lanai
- Yard
- Garden
- Picnic area
Laundry
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry detergent
Comfort
- Ceiling fan
Pets
- No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Cobblestone flooring in public areas
- No elevators
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Multilingual staff
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Chef
- Local maps
- Window screens
- Guidebooks/recommendations
- Iron/ironing board
- Safe at front desk
- In-room massages
Location highlights
- Near the ocean
- In a rural location
- In a village
Things to do
- Fitness center
- Nature reserve
- Outdoor pool access nearby
- Health club access nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- 3 rooms
- 2 floors
- 1 building
- Traditional architecture
- Individually furnished
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Olson Villa
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Cash Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay
- Cleaning fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 26 for adults, and USD 15 to 26 for children
- Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 40 per stay (rates may vary)
- Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM
- Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.
We should mention
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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Olson Villa Reviews
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