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February 2025

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March 2025

Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View | Living area | 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Private beach nearby, free beach shuttle, free beach cabanas

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Room service
Laundry

AED 628 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

70 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Garden View

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

50 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Patio

Highlights

Patio

Air conditioning

LED TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Marine Park Road, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200

What's nearby

Marine Park - 10 min walk
Portuguese Chapel - 7 min drive
Vasco da Gama Pillar - 8 min drive
Silversands Beach - 13 min drive
Malindi Beach - 15 min drive

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

Luxury hotel adjacent to a golf course

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe at Lion in the Sun. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach, free beach cabanas, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a massage, thalassotherapy, or reflexology at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with 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 bicycle rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
Outdoor furniture, multilingual staff, and concierge services

Room features

All guestrooms at Lion in the Sun boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Balconies, eco-friendly cleaning products, and daily housekeeping

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 secured self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
2 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
Room service available

Things to do

Beach volleyball
Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Private picnics

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Banquet hall

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Golf caddy
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Free beach cabanas
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Spa

5 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Detox wraps
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - sports
Massage - Swedish
Massage/treatment rooms
Mud bath
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Well-lit path to entrance

More

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Beach towels
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive food waste policy
Couples dining
Local culture & ecosystem education
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

40-inch LED TV
Premium channels
Satellite channels

Food and drink

Champagne service
Free bottled water
Minibar

Outdoor space

Balcony

More

Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Safe
Turndown service

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

Lion in the Sun Hotel Malindi

Frequently asked questions

Does Lion in the Sun have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lion in the Sun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lion in the Sun?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lion in the Sun?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lion in the Sun 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 mi (10 km).