Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Rating :
- ★★★★
- Address :
- Marine Park Road PO Box 1056Malindi 80200 · Malindi, Kenya
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Open in MapsMarine Park Road PO Box 1056Malindi 80200, Malindi, Kenya
About this hotel
Hotel Overview: Nestled by the serene Malindi coast, Lion in the Sun Hotel is a bastion of luxury and sustainability, featuring eco-friendly practices and a striking design that harmonizes with its lush surroundings. Its award-winning service and prime location make it a jewel among hotels.
Accommodations: Lion in the Sun Hotel caters to a variety of travelers with its richly appointed rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in one of the 15 elegantly appointed guestrooms. Each room at Lion in the Sun Hotel offers a unique blend of luxury and comfort. Guests can choose from individually decorated rooms with options ranging from deluxe suites to opulent villas. Every room boasts memory foam beds with down comforters, premium bedding, private pools, and fireplaces. Luxury features include marble bathrooms with exclusive toiletries, balconies or patios offering garden or pool views, and state-of-the-art amenities like Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars.
Amenities: The hotel pampers its guests with top-tier amenities including concierge services, valet parking, private cabana rentals on its pristine beachfronts. A business center equipped for global executives complements exclusive VIP services such as butler or limousine rentals.
Dining Options: Dining at Lion in the Sun is an experience of its own with multiple dining venues including the MAIN RESTAURANT set against lush garden views where guests can savor gourmet dishes prepared by Michelin-starred chefs. The hotel offers breakfast buffets along with an extensive room service menu that caters to all palates 24/7.
Nearby Location & Transportation: Located conveniently 28 kilometers from Watamu Beach and 29 kilometers from Watamu Marine National Park; the hotel's proximity to key landmarks makes it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.
Nearby Attractions:
- Watamu Beach - 28.8 km: A stunning white-sand beach perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling and enjoying water sports.
- Watamu Marine National Park - 29.4 km: Explore this magnificent marine park which offers vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life.
Wellness And Activities: Our state-of-the-art wellness facilities include a full-service spa offering signature treatments like hydrotherapy sessions alongside traditional massages facilitated by expert therapists; a modern fitness center; yoga classes designed to enhance your relaxation experience while breathing in fresh sea air beside our tranquil pools.
Policies & Check-In Instructions:
- Government-issued photo identification required
- Special requests subject to availability upon check-in
Summary: Lion in the Sun Hotel stands as a sanctuary of luxury on Malindi's coast catering to families,business travelers,and luxury seekers alike. It combines eco-friendly sophistication with unbeatable amenities in one of Kenya’s most beautiful settings.
Disclaimer notification: Amenities are subject to availability and may be chargeable as per the hotel policy.
Amenities & facilities
62 listed by the property, grouped for reading. Everything the hotel published appears below.
Pool, spa & fitness11
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Beach volleyball on site
- Direct access to private beach
- Free beach cabanas
- Free beach shuttle
- Full-service spa
- Number of beach bars - 1
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Private beach nearby
- Spa treatment room(s)
Food & drink9
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Couples/private dining
- Free breakfast
- Free continental breakfast
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Organic food
- Private picnics
Nearby8
- Boat tours nearby
- Canoeing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Game drive nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Safari nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Parking & transport4
- Free bicycles on site
- Free self parking
- Off-street parking
- Secured parking
Services3
- Concierge services
- Laundry facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
Accessibility1
- Wheelchair accessible – no
Internet & business1
- Free WiFi
In the room1
- Eco-friendly toiletries
More facilities24
- 24-hour front desk
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Banquet hall
- Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
- Biodegradable/compostable straws
- Daily
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Garden
- Golf caddy
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Multilingual staff
- No single-use plastic soda bottles
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- Outdoor furniture
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
- Smoke-free property
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Well-lit path to entrance
Contact & location
Marine Park Road PO Box 1056Malindi 80200 80200, Malindi, Kenya
From 2:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM
Around the hotel12
- Prawn Lake
- Watamu Beach
- Ruins of Gedi
- Arabuko Sokoke Forest
- Malindi Beach
- Portuguese Chapel
- Vasco da Gama Pillar
- Silversands Beach
- Marine Park
- Mambrui Beach
- Malindi (MYD)
- Hells Kitchen
Rooms & rates
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