Title: MARIA, the Star* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108004194&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # MARIA, the Star\* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani Cottage in Malindi ## Photo gallery for MARIA, the Star\* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani ![Pool - MARIA, the Star* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004200/108004194/e8f05747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - MARIA, the Star* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004200/108004194/11a0dca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - MARIA, the Star* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004200/108004194/1cc92bb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - MARIA, the Star* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004200/108004194/b028786c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - MARIA, the Star* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani (Malindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108010000/108004200/108004194/21e599b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Malindi tropical beach resort offers a tranquil escape for couples, solo travelers, and families. Relax by the swimming pool or unwind on the beach with easy access to Malindi town via Tuktuk. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### MARIA, the Star\* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani Situated bang on Malindi tropical beach ⛱️, we offer the perfect place for a few days vacation to several days of holidays. We are within Malindi town, making it easy for guests to access services. Notably: Malindi enjoys 2 round flights from Nairobi daily, and is also easily connected to SGR by some comfortable and reliable shuttles. We are best suited for: Couples Lone travellers Momma and child Girls hanging out Come rest, relax and experience the friendly coastal culture and environment. The space Nice, peaceful, relaxing holiday resort. Guest access Beach swimming pool Other things to note The best pizzas are found only in Malindi. Easy access to Malindi town by use of Tuktuk. All banks are present in Malindi. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Malindi, this cottage 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 Silversands Beach. [Visit our Malindi travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Malindi.dx2486) [View more Cottages in Malindi](https://www.expedia.ca/Malindi-Cottages.d2486-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-3.231088,40.126595&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:deuRef%7CsF%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40OBM%40OBOBOBMBMBOBODMBODMDMDMDODMFMDMFMFMDKFMHMFMFKHMFKHKHMFKHKJKHKHIHKJKJIHKJIJIJIJIJIJILIJGJGLILGJGLGLGLGLGLELGLELELENELCLENCLENCLCNCNCLCNCNALANANANANAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBLBNBLBNBLDNDLBLDLDNDLDLFLDLFLFLFJFLFLFJHLFJFJHLHJHJHJHJHHHJJJHHJJJHHHJHJHJHJHLFJHJFLHJFLFLFLFJFLDLFLDLDLFNDLBLDLDNBLDNBNBLBLBN%40NBN%40LBN%40N%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%3FNANANALANCNALCNANCNCLCNCLENCLENELCLELGNELELGLELGLGLGLGJGLIJGLIJGJILIJIJIJIJIJKHIJKHKJIHKHKHKHKHMHKHKFMHKFMFMHKDMFMFMFMDMFMDODMDMDMDOBMDOBMDO%40MBOBOBMBO%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCMCOCOCMAOEMCOEMCMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMGMGMEKIMGMGKIKGMIKIKIKIKIKIKIIKKIKKIIIKIKKKIKGKIMIKGKIMGKGMIKGMEMGMGMEMGMEMEOEMEMEMCOEMCOCMCOCMCOCOAOCMAOAOAMAOAOAO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AgqlHJzlAkTGRzGIos1wBBPdhXQ=) Malindi ### What's nearby - ![Hardworking fishing boat in Malindi #beach #lifeatexpedia #sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2486/4087cc3c-c63f-41ee-b0dd-48029831ca83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Malindi Beach 4 min drive \- 2.6 km - ![655566604](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101810/cef1a239-8f88-465c-b2ec-5cdfb08c2716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Watamu Beach 28 min drive \- 25.1 km - Silversands Beach 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Portuguese Chapel 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Mambrui Beach 22 min drive \- 21.1 km ### Getting around - Malindi (MYD) 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Olimpia Club Malindi 3 min drive - Johari's Restaurant 4 min drive - White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge 3 min drive - Seafront Swahili Dishes 15 min walk - Coast Cuisine 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is MARIA, the Star* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani pet-friendly? ### Where is MARIA, the Star* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## MARIA, the Star\* on the sea beach cottages -Jirani Reviews ## Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional