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Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Superior Suite, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, free beach cabanas
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, mud baths, hydrotherapy
40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, Pool View

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

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

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Malindi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 on-site 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 Boutique Hotel & Spa, 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 Wi-Fi (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 Ayurvedic treatments, reflexology or hydrotherapy at the spa
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site 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 sandy beach, located just 400 metres 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, such as complimentary cabanas and sunloungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa such as an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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.

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

  • 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 lift
  • 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 organised 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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