Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Room service
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Marine Park Road, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200
- Marine ParkPlace, Marine Park2 min drive
- Malindi BeachPlace, Malindi Beach10 min drive
- Silversands BeachPlace, Silversands Beach12 min drive
- Malindi (MYD)Airport, Malindi (MYD)10 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Superior Suite, Pool View
Superior Suite, Pool View
- 70 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View
- 50 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Superior Double Room, Garden View
Superior Double Room, Garden View
- 30 sq m
- 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, body scrubs or deep-tissue massages 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 or services will be unavailable from September 27 2025 to October 2 2025 (dates subject to change):
- One of the bars/lounges
- One of the dining venues
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.
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