Best beaches in Malindi

7 ranked beaches in Malindi, Kilifi County

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Malindi

1
Casuarina Beach
Quieter Malindi beach area close to the marine park and coastal resorts.

7.0

2

Lawford's Beach

Named Malindi beachfront area useful for resort-side discovery without duplicating main beach.

7.0

3

Malindi Beach

Historic Malindi’s main town beach with broad public recognition and easy access.

7.0

4

Marine Park Beach

Beach frontage by Malindi Marine National Park with strong reef and boat-trip appeal.

7.0

5

Mayungu Beach

Low-key beach village between Malindi and Watamu with authentic local coast appeal.

7.0

6

Sabaki Beach

Wild-feeling beach near the Sabaki River mouth with birdlife and open coastal views.

7.0

7

Silversands Beach

Recognized Malindi resort beach just south of town with classic Indian Ocean frontage.

7.0

What makes Malindi's beaches stand out?

Malindi sits in Kilifi County, Kenya and is home to 7 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Malindi or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.