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Lily Palm Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Watamu Beach

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reception
Massage
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

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Watamu National Marine Park, Watamu, 80202
  • Popular LocationMida Creek9 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatamu Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatamu Marine National Park10 min drive
  • AirportMalindi (MYD)25 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Watamu

Beachside getaway.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Watamu hotel, you'll find Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. Watamu Marine National Park and Hells Kitchen are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive
  • Watamu Beach - 9 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 10 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swahili Dishes - 18 min walk
  • Willy Beach Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Licht Haus - 9 min drive
  • Club Kalahari - 16 min walk
  • Bar Radio Maria - 8 min drive

About this property

Lily Palm Resort

4-star beachfront hotel near Watamu Beach
Lily Palm Resort offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Lily Palm Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Watamu hotel.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
Lily Palm Resort offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa and PayPal
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, mobile payments, M-Pesa, and PayPal.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Lily Palm Resort Watamu
Lily Palm Watamu
Lily Palm
Lily Palm Resort Hotel
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Lily Palm Resort Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lily Palm Resort to the airport?

Lily Palm Resort is 12.5 mi (26-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lily Palm Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lily Palm Resort.

How close is Lily Palm Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lily Palm Resort offer free breakfast?

Lily Palm Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Lily Palm Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lily Palm Resort?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lily Palm Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Lily Palm Resort have a pool?

Lily Palm Resort features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Lily Palm Resort have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Lily Palm Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Lily Palm Resort to downtown Watamu?

Lily Palm Resort is 1.2 mi away from Watamu.

Lily Palm Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 49 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Chrisondra

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Fernando

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Roald Ivar

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Henrik

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very pleasant stay
We had a very a very pleasant stay at Lily Palm. All the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome, which was nice. We went out of peak season, so it was very quiet. The complex is clean, has a nice pool and access straight onto the beach. There is a nice Italian restaurant on site, but also some local restaurants on the beach as well which serve great seafood, and other nice places to eat within walking distance in town. The rooms are okay, maybe a little tired looking, but for the price we paid, we have no complaints. The bed was fine, and the Aircon worked, so we were content! We were on b&b rate - the breakfast was a little disappointing, and instant coffee was served rather than fresh...but again, for the price of this hotel we can't really complain. All in all, we enjoyed our stay. I would happily return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely grounds and a nice pool area, very inviting. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food was ok, but the "juice" or mix or whatever it was at breakfast was virtually undrinkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019