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Lion in the Sun

4.5 star property

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Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, free beach cabanas
Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View | Living area
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Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View

Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Garden View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Patio

Deluxe Double Room, Patio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
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About this property

Lion in the Sun

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
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.

During your stay at Lion in the Sun, you're just a quick walk from Marine Park. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with mud baths, thalassotherapy, or Swedish massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles and volleyball
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Marine Park and 7 minutes from Portuguese Chapel
  • Free beach shuttle service
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. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like complimentary cabanas and sun loungers. 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.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Malindi hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf caddy
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Beach towels
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Couples dining
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lion in the Sun

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

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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