Lion in the Sun

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Marine Park Road, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200
  • Marine Park
    10 min walk
  • Portuguese Chapel
    7 min drive
  • The Oriental Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Malindi (MYD)
    22 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Garden View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Patio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 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, 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 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.

This 4.5-star Malindi hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a 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 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

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
  • 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

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

  • 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: anytime
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

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.
  • 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 100
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 100 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 300
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 300 (from 3 to 12 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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