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Hotel Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa (formerly Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi)

Marine Park Road PO BOX 1056, Malindi, 80200 (show map)

9.1

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Hotel Overview

Located in Malindi, 800 metres from Tropical Beach, Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a garden, the property also features a private beach area, as well as a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.
Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer pool views. The rooms include a desk.
The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa you will find a restaurant serving African, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.
You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and car hire is available.
Watamu National Marine Park is 38 km from the accommodation, while Malindi Marine National Park is 500 metres away. Malindi Airport is 7 km from the property.

Formerly Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi

Before July 2025 Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa was known as Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi

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Double Room with Garden View - enter dates to see room photos

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

The private pool is the special feature of this double room. Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Queen Suite with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

This suite provides a private pool. This spacious suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as pool views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior King Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The spacious suite provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as pool views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Facilities of Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Fishing, Snorkelling, Tennis court

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, BBQ facilities, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Room service, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Fitness centre, Massage, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Private beach area, Solarium, Spa and wellness centre

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire, Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Currency exchange, Express check-in/check-out, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Games room, Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry

Business facilities
Business centre, Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Balcony, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathrobe, Bathroom, Bidet, Desk, Dressing Room, Electric kettle, Fan, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Hypoallergenic, Linen, Minibar, Mosquito net, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Pool view, Private entrance, Private Pool, Safety Deposit Box, Satellite Channels, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, TV, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 20 Jul 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:30:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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9.1

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146 verified reviews

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joanne

“10/10”

9.0

03 Jun 2025

Stunning views Beautiful location Absolutely worth it

Ian

“The Lion in The Sun team do their absolute best to ensure we had a pleasant seamless and enjoyable experience. The atten”

10.0

24 May 2025

The attention to detail, beautiful architecture/decorations and art. Wonderful greenery well manicured.

Charlene

“Overall would highly recommend”

10.0

27 Apr 2025

The place was super clean, the staff were amazing and friendly. Overall a very good experience.

Olga

“Great hotel, we loved it, but we probably would not come back”

8.0

27 Mar 2025

We loved the entire layout of the place, it was calm and peaceful, staff was very friendly, sun beds were super comfortable and it was very empty when we were there. We recommend March. The tour to hells kitchen was one of the highlights.

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Hotel Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa (formerly Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi)

Marine Park Road PO BOX 1056, Malindi, 80200 (show map)

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Formerly Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi

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Double Room with Garden View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

Queen Suite with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior King Suite - enter dates to see room photos

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Hotel Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa (formerly Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi)

Marine Park Road PO BOX 1056, Malindi, 80200 (show map)

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Formerly Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi

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Double Room with Garden View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior King Room - enter dates to see room photos

Queen Suite with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

Superior King Suite - enter dates to see room photos

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Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

“10/10”

“The Lion in The Sun team do their absolute best to ensure we had a pleasant seamless and enjoyable experience. The atten”

“Overall would highly recommend”

“Great hotel, we loved it, but we probably would not come back”

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