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Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, free beach cabanas
Superior Suite, Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Superior Suite, Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Superior Suite, Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$263
$223 nightly
$263 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28

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Marine Park Road, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200
  • Place, Marine Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Vasco da Gama Pillar
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Superior Double Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, Garden View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Superior Suite, Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, Pool View

  • 754 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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About the neighborhood

Malindi

When you stay at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa in Malindi, you'll be next to a golf course and 10 minutes by foot from Marine Park. .This beach hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Watamu Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Silversands Beach.

What's nearby

  • Marine Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Portuguese Chapel - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Silversands Beach - 12 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olimpia Club Malindi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jabreen Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Beach Party - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 16 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Malindi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa has 2 restaurants on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 5 to July 31:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 160.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 162 (from 12 to 14 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 12 to 14 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 330
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 330 (from 12 to 14 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 50 (from 12 to 14 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Lion in the Sun
Lion In The Sun & Spa Malindi
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa Malindi
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel Malindi

Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service rooms are clean and spacious. The food service and atmosphere was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were super - caring & professionals!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tshwanelo, Boksburg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went as a single female traveller and I felt safe and well looked after. Upon checking in they allowed me to check in early and they also upgraded my room which I greatly appreciate. I came in low season but I still throughly enjoyed my stay. I will definitely make a trip back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nikolaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice resort with a friendly staff

We had a good stay at Lion in the sun. People there are super friendly and really doing their best for you to have a good stay. The rooms are nice, beds are comfortable and so are the chairs. The resort is beautiful with flowers, trees and well maintained swimming pools. On the downside the biggest issue was the internet being unstable and slow and at some times it would disappear completely. Even though you are at a resort and want to relax, internet is essential. Other minor things is the water pressure being very low and that they forgot our breakfast orders the first morning, even though we were only 4-5 parties present at the breakfast restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025