Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Hotels
9.3 (115 reviews)
Marine Park Road PO BOX 1056 , Malindi , ke

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful property
Friendly staff
Cons:
Limited menu
Average food

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
The reviews note the place was lovely and clean.
Service
9.91
Staff mentioned multiple times as friendly and attentive.
Location
9.45
Location received positive mentions, described as great.
Room Quality
8.9
Room quality was mentioned positively, though not extensively.
Amenities
9.43
Amenities were highlighted positively with mention of exclusive facilities.
Value for Money
8.89
General sentiment indicates satisfaction, but some mentions of limited menu.
Food and Beverage
8.44
The food was noted as average, which lowered this score.
Overall Experience
9.91
Multiple reviews express a desire to return, indicating high overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:50

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in opulence at Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi, where each room offers modern amenities, elegant decor, and stunning views. From air conditioning to a private balcony, every detail is designed for your comfort and pleasure.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Savor a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, offering a diverse menu of African, Italian, and international delicacies. Whether you prefer vegetarian, vegan, or traditional dishes, our chefs are ready to delight your taste buds with exquisite flavors.

Recreational Activities
Unwind and stay active with our array of recreational facilities, including a refreshing outdoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and tennis courts for sports enthusiasts. For exploration beyond the hotel, car hire services are conveniently available.

Book your stay at Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi for a truly unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 115 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 9.43
Value for Money: 8.89
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 9.91
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Teresa • couple • pt
9
Very peaceful place to stay, if you are not in a rush
Pros:

The pictures describe quite well the property and fully aligned with what we expected.
Everything comfortable , cozy, and even when we were told the hotel was at maximum capacity, was difficult to believe because it seemed so chilled and peaceful.

Cons:

Almost every time I went to take a shower there was a water cut, or needed to wait a few minutes for the water to come back again. What helped in this experience not being disastrous was the prompt staff and WhatsApp replies.
Portions of the food were not consistent. Although they were always enough, the side dishes and portions were completely different from lunch to dinner.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • couple • au
8
Pros:

Peaceful, relaxing, extremely friendly staff
Beautiful add quiet setting

Cons:

expensively priced and limited food menu
Complimentary yoga session was not facilitated despite our request

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Amina • couple • ke
10
Luxurious relaxing experience with lovely Italian touch
Pros:

What a beautiful property with amazing guest service! We really enjoyed the attention to detail with aesthetics, architecture, furnishing,artwork, relaxing silence and the exclusive facilities. The staff particularly Giulia and Katarina were very attentive, warm,pleasant,friendly and truly made us feel like valued guests. We will be staying again 😊

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Phatheka • couple • za
10
Five Star experience all the way
Pros:

Perfect everything . Staff very helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
10
2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Mrs Jagjit • couple • gb
8
Pros:

It was a lovely clean place. Very laid back people. But nice place

Cons:

Everything was nice

2025-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • us
10
Restful, relaxing and very comfortable!
Pros:

Beautiful property, the staff were so friendly professional and helpful. Two of the staff member’s even made a point to show me some of the animals on property when they saw my interest. The pools are very clean and relaxing. The food and service were excellent. I will definitely recommend to stay here.

2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Phatheka • couple • za
10
Pros:

Location and helpful staff

Cons:

Love everything.

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Birungi • solo_traveller • ug
10
My stay was comfortable and the food was tasty
Pros:

The staff was kind especially the receptionist called happy. She communicated effectively

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • ch
10
2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
10
2025-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • us
9
Enjoyed and would definately stay again
Pros:

The overall stay was great. Very clean and relaxing. Wish we could have stayed longer. My wife and I got massages and they were both excellent!

Cons:

Thought the menu was a bit limited and the food itself was average.

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Yves Nkulikiye • couple • us
8
2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Anette • couple • no
10
2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Bolanle • with friends • gb
10
Peaceful retreat
Pros:

The seclusion

Cons:

Would have been nice to have a variety of menu choices as there’s only 1 restaurant and it’s the same menu every night. So maybe an Italian menu/japanese etc so each evening feels different

2025-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo traveller • ke
9
10/10
Pros:

Stunning views
Beautiful location
Absolutely worth it

Cons:

The food needs to improve

2025-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Ian • young couple • ke
10
The Lion in The Sun team do their absolute best to ensure we had a pleasant seamless and enjoyable experience. The atten
Pros:

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

2025-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Deliah • young couple • gb
10
Exceptional
2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Velmar • solo traveller • za
10
Exceptional
2025-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • review category business travellers • us
9
Amazing staff and helpful
Pros:

Amazing staff and the room was spacious.

Cons:

none. I was there for one night

2025-05-11 • via Nuitee