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Lily Palm Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Comfort Double Room | Terrace/patio
On the beach, white sand, beach bar
Superior Double Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Watamu National Marine Park, Watamu, 80202
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Prawn Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mida Creek
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Watamu

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Watamu awaits you at Lily Palm Resort. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Watamu Beach and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Mida Creek. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The buffet restaurant, Ristorante Principale, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a conference centre. .In the region of this 4-property class Watamu hotel you'll find Hells Kitchen.

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 19 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Malindi Beach - 32 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 43 min drive

About this property

Lily Palm Resort

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Lily Palm Resort offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby 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. A free manager's reception is offered on selected days. 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
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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 a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mapango Reef
  • Ristorante Principale

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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 at the property
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa and PayPal
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site 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.
  • The total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory gala dinner on 15 August.
  • Up to 2 children aged 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
Lily Palm Resort Watamu
Lily Palm Resort Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lily Palm Resort?

Lily Palm Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Lily Palm Resort?

Yep, Lily Palm Resort is a short 1-minute walk from Watamu Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Lily Palm Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Lily Palm Resort. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does Lily Palm Resort have a pool?

Lily Palm Resort has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Lily Palm Resort?

Lily Palm Resort features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

What makes Lily Palm Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and romance packages, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lily Palm Resort.

Is Lily Palm Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Lily Palm Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lily Palm Resort?

No, Lily Palm Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lily Palm Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Lily Palm Resort?

Check-in begins at 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lily Palm Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.