Mwembe Resort

The Resort & Its Setting

Mwembe Resort is an independent lodging property in Malindi, on Kenya's Indian Ocean shoreline in Kilifi County. Guests and owners consistently mention the warm, comfortable suites and the laid-back feel of the grounds, which include four pools, a restaurant, a gym and free Wi-Fi throughout. With a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 955 Google reviews, it has a solid, consistent track record rather than a flashy one — the kind of resort that suits owners who want a dependable base on the coast rather than a branded chain experience.

Malindi and the Surrounding Coast

Malindi has been a coastal trading hub for centuries, and today it's one of Kenya's most visited beach destinations, with a relaxed, international atmosphere and a long history of welcoming travellers. The town centre, about 3km from the resort, has restaurants, markets and shops for anyone who wants a taste of everyday Kenyan coastal life rather than a resort bubble.

For days out, Malindi Beach is just 2km away and good for swimming and sunset walks. Malindi Marine Park, roughly 8km out, is the easiest spot for snorkelling and boat trips to see turtles and reef fish. History fans can head 22km inland to the Gedi Ruins, a Swahili town site dating back to the 13th century, and keen divers often make the 25km trip to Watamu Marine National Reserve, one of the better-known marine reserves on this stretch of coast.

Selling or Renting Out a Week Here

If you own a week at Mwembe Resort and want to sell it or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to post your ad and 0% commission on whatever you agree with a buyer — we don't take a cut of the sale or rental price.

Because Mwembe Resort is independent, any resale transfer goes through the resort's own owners' association or management team rather than a global brand's exchange office. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort: the current transfer or administration fee for changing the name on the week, whether the resort or association holds a right of first refusal on resales, how long the transfer paperwork typically takes to process, and the current annual maintenance fee. None of these figures are published by Mwembe Resort publicly, so get them in writing before any deposit changes hands. A resale buyer should expect to receive the usage rights once the transfer is complete — they should ask specifically what is and isn't included (for example, any resort perks tied to the original purchase) before buying.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters asking about weeks at Mwembe Resort usually want to know which week or season they'd be booking, suite size and occupancy, and what's included — access to the four pools, gym and Wi-Fi are the sort of details that reassure a short-term renter they're getting what they're paying for. Being upfront about the booking dates and any resort fees payable on arrival helps close a rental faster.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Malindi is reached by flying into Mombasa's airport, then travelling north along the coast — allow 2–3 hours by road. Kenya's drier, sunnier stretches (roughly January–February and August–September) tend to be the easiest weeks to rent out, so factor that into your pricing if you're listing a specific week. Anyone travelling to inspect the resort or hand over keys should check current Kenyan visa requirements and make sure their passport has at least six months' validity left.