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Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
40-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Superior Suite, Pool View
40-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, mud baths, hydrotherapy

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$328
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Room options

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Superior Suite, Pool View

Superior Suite, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Marine Park Road, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200

What's nearby

  • Marine Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Malindi Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Silversands Beach - 12 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Watamu Beach - 34 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taheri Fast Foods - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel next to a golf course
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a beach bar and a coffee shop/cafe at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach, free beach cabanas and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a sports massage, hydrotherapy or a body treatment at the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a banquet hall and massage treatment rooms
  • Beach towels, smoke-free property and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa offer thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, eco-friendly cleaning products and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

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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
  • 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
  • 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 5 May to 31 July:
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa?

As of 6 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa on 7 July 2025 start from AU$327.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Malindi hotel is next to a golf course, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Marine Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silversands Beach and Malindi Beach. Vasco da Gama Pillar and Portuguese Chapel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tshwanelo

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