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Lily Palm Resort

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Superior Double Room
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reception
Massage
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • BarBarBar
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Watamu

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Watamu awaits you at Lily Palm Resort. You'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Watamu Beach and 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Mida Creek. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .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. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a conference centre. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Watamu hotel include Watamu Marine National Park and Hells Kitchen.

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

Stylish hotel on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming 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. 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 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 massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

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.
  • 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
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 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.
  • 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?

The closest beach to Lily Palm Resort is Watamu Beach (2.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Lily Palm Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Lily Palm Resort. You'll enjoy services like massages.

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.

Does Lily Palm Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved everything about this place, the pool and view were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020