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Lion in the Sun

4.5 star property

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View | Living area | 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Aerial view
Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, free beach cabanas
Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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Marine Park Road, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200
  • Marine Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Silversands Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Malindi Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View

  • 753.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Garden View

  • 538.2 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • 215.3 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, Patio

  • 322.9 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
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The price is $125
per night
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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About this property

Lion in the Sun

4.5-star Malindi hotel with private balconies
Catch some rays on Lion in the Sun's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Lion in the Sun 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.

Unwind on the private sand beach, located just 400 meters away. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a free ride on the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Lion in the Sun like an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary secured self parking is available on site.

Lion in the Sun is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Lion in the Sun has 2 restaurants on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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 Hotel
Lion in the Sun Malindi
Lion in the Sun Hotel Malindi

Lion in the Sun Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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