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Che Shale Hotel & Kitesurf Center

Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Google rating 4.5 (379 reviews)
Malindi Town
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Rustic-chic quarters in a beachfront hotel offering breakfast & afternoon tea, plus Wi-Fi.

Che Shale Hotel & Kitesurf Center is a hotel in Malindi Town. It has Wi-Fi, serves crab on the beach, and has a kitesurfing school.

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4.5379 Google reviews
  • Nico T.Google review · 7 Nov 2025

    Went Fishing with Che Shale. What an amazing trip. 4 Sailfish! Professional Captain and Skippers. Catch & Release

  • Andrew N.Google review · 15 Oct 2025

    Casual barefoot beach destination where one can chillax and allow coastitis to take over your days. Beautiful, established, organic, natural venue that does some of the best fresh crab and seafood dishes. 🦀 Love it!

  • Manuel R.Google review · 4 Oct 2025

    I spent three nights at Che Shale and absolutely loved it. The setting right on the beach is stunning, and the huts are both unique and comfortable. You really feel connected to the surroundings. The food was excellent throughout, especially the seafood (both crab and lobsters). The service was warm and welcoming, special thanks to William for making the stay feel very personal. The only minor drawback was the low water pressure, but given the setup and remote location, it felt like part of the experience rather than a major inconvenience. Overall, Che Shale is a fantastic place if you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing escape by the ocean.

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  • Simona P.Google review · 27 Aug 2025

    The structure is very well designed with all natural materials, very peaceful but the food is very very bad, completely differs from what described in the menu, and very expensive. We ordered the famous crab but it was a small plate with just a very fried little crab and a small portion on normal salad and rice, disappointing

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  • Georgia M.Google review · 4 Jan 2025

    My favourite place to stay in Kenya. Total tranquility and aesthetically stunning. The rooms are beautiful, the staff and hosts are so welcoming that it feels like a home away from home. Fantastic kite surfing instructors too and a beautiful Dhow trip. FINALLY the food... Best crab I’ve ever had and what I will absolutely be returning for. Love LOVE it here.

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Lamu Road

Malindi Town

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Che Shale Hotel & Kitesurf Center is located at Lamu Road, Malindi Town, Malindi.
Call +254 722 230931 or visit cheshale.com.

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