Lion in the Sun
4.5 star property
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Room service
- Laundry
Explore the area
Marine Park Road, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200
- Marine Park10 min walk
- Portuguese Chapel7 min drive
- Silversands Beach13 min drive
- Malindi (MYD)22 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View
Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View
- 753.5 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Garden View
Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Garden View
- 538.2 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
- 215.3 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Patio
Deluxe Double Room, Patio
- 322.9 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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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
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