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Lily Palm Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Watamu Beach

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Comfort Double Room | Terrace/patio
Superior Double Room
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On the beach, white sand, beach bar
Escape to the picturesque Lily Palm Resort, where warm sandy beaches meet crystal-clear waters. Bask in the sun at the beachfront dining area, unwind with a massage or cocktail by one of two outdoor pools. With international cuisine options and high-speed WiFi, this hotel is perfect for families looking for adventure and relaxation.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Conference centre
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

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

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

Map
Watamu National Marine Park, Watamu, 80202

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Watamu Beach - 5 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) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lily Palm Resort

At Lily Palm Resort, you can spend time at the beach sipping drinks, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Watamu Beach. 2 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. Ristorante Principale, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 74 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Free reception (selected days)
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Ristorante Principale – This beachfront buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Mapango Reef – This beachfront seafood restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

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.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa and PayPal.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
<li>A fee for a mandatory gala dinner on 15 August is included in the total price displayed. </li>

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

Does Lily Palm Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lily Palm Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Lily Palm Resort?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Lily Palm Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lily Palm Resort?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Lily Palm Resort and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Lily Palm Resort also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Lily Palm Resort?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and ocean views.

Does Lily Palm Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Lily Palm Resort like?

Lily Palm Resort puts you in the heart of Watamu. Popular attractions include Watamu Beach, which is 9 minutes away by car.

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Lily Palm Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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 Good

Dana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Chrisondra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Una bellissima struttura, grande, curata, camera spaziosa con aria condizionata. Siamo stati accolti benissimo, prima dallo staff e poi dal management italiano. Carinissimi, gentilissimi e soprattutto disponibili. Quando torneremo a Watamu faremo sicuramente tappa qui. Prenotate senza dubbio.
Daniele, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fernando, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really loved everything about this place, the pool and view were amazing
Inez, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Roald Ivar, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Henrik, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Emily, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Emily, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Molto carino

Leggendo le recensioni antecedenti avevo un po di timore,quindi ero pronta a tutto..Devo dire che i bagni delle camere dovrebbero essere ristrutturati ma i letti sono comodi e con zanzariere. Tutte le stanze sono pulite,con a/c e un delizioso balconcino.In bagno viene offerto solo una saponetta a testa(no shampo o bagnoschiuma).La proprietà in generale è molto carina e viene costantemente tenuta pulita da giardinieri.La piscina fronte mare è sempre pulita e con musica tutto il giorno.C'e anche un piccolo chiosco dove poter bere ottimi cocktail e che dalle 17 alle 19 fanno anche un piccolo aperitivo(con salame,formaggio,olive e patatine).credo che però per attirare piu clientela dovrebbero abbassare decisamente i prezzi (esagerati per essere a Watamu).Inclusi nel prezzo ci sono i soft drinks(fanta,sprite,coca e acqua) disponibili tutto il giorno. La ristorazione non è eccelsa ma in linea generale buona anche se con scelta ridotta:antipasti e contorno sono sempre gli stessi ma primi e secondi cambiano ogni giorno,offrendo almeno un piatto di carne e uno di pesce e due sughi diversi per la pasta.La caposala è fantastica.Credo che per il prezzo richiesto(escludendo viaggio e transfer) 70€ a testa all inclusive ci si possa leccar le dita.Chi lascia brutte recensioni è perchè vuole pagare poco e pretendere il lusso. Il personale è sempre gentilissimo anche se coi loro tempi(pole pole). Gli spettacoli serali sono eseguiti da divertenti ragazzi locali che parlano perfetto italiano.
Paola, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

la posizione bellissima, rapporto qualita' prezzo giusto , di negativo poca ombra x i lettini e poi essendo usata da un'altro villaggio i posti sono un po' pochi comunque senza grosse pretese ma ci tornerei.
dario61, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Per essere in Africa, e considerato che si sta in resort quasi solo per dormire, visto il prezzo pagato, l'ubicazione, direi che è una buona struttura. D'altro canto aspetti negativi sono la colazione (mediocre), da fare nella struttura adiacente, e che al Lily il bar è chiuso da un pezzo, e troverete solo un distributore di acqua al bicchiere, quando funziona.
Stefano, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Lisa, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY! The photos are old, the entire property is run down! Italians own it and all the other Good reviews came from mostly Italians and are false AF! I spoke to both owners as they were they lounging around on holiday and not giving a damn about theIr paying customers and staff. One of the owners told us we were cheap because we booked HIS property on Expedia!!! The pool and beach was great! But there are many haggling people on the beach trying to get you to buy things and take their tours, annoying. It was just hard to enjoy the beach. They did walk us across the ocean at low tide and it was fun. The restaurant staff was great! But I repeat, don’t stay here! If you decide to, Don’t get the all inclusive package. Don’t get breakfast included either. We didn’t and so glad because it wasn’t worth it. Food is sitting out and cold. However, The food we ordered a la carte was really good Just not many choices! The rooms were not as they appear online. The bathrooms are disgusting, missing grouting and stains on the walls and mirror. I could barely see myself in the mirror it was so old and dirty and also why you don’t see many photos posted of the bathrooms online. It wasn’t just my room. I booked 4 rooms for my group and 2 of the rooms were absolutely horrible! We demanded a room switch, but it wasn’t much better. The pool and location will suck you in but DON’T DO IT! I travel for a living and totally regret this stay. I hope this helps someone else.
UnhappyCustomer, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Finns mycket bättre hotell på kusten i Kenya!

Fina pooler och gott om solstolar men bara en restaurang öppen och ingen strandbar! Helt ok mat men i princip samma buffe både lunch och middag. Ville man ha annat än läsk eller vatten till middagen kostade det extra,. Pizza fanns men var dyr. Ägarna satt och drack champagne vid bästa bordet och om någon klagade över något skällde de ut dom! Aldrig varit med om detta någon gång förut, det var inte vi som blev utskällda men det var inte trevligt! Rummen var i ok skick och städningen också ok men det är svårt att se det som 4-stjärnigt även med Kenya-mått.Vi har bott på andra resorts i Kenya och dessa har varit betydligt bättre.
4-night trip

6/10 Good

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is an older facility in a old Swahili style so it is a bit rough on the edges but that adds to its charm. The location is 5+ star and all the amenities are fine such as fridge hot water linens a/c and fans. Rooms are comfortable with over-size beds and large Swahili style sofas both in the room and on the porch. There must be a staff of almost 100 and they are very friendly and helpful. You can not find a better deal for the price anywhere around. All the furnishings are very heavy custom made and hand carved wooden pieces. An enjoyable stay for me with complete relaxation for two weeks.
14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value in Watamu

My stay at Lily Palm was better than expected. It's a nice facility, right on the beach. The pizzeria is good. The staff all speak Italian. The only thing that I don't understand is the insistance on using disposable plastic cups for drinking water, but this seemed to be not strictly enforced.
Brandon, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

I liked to daft that it was very quite, was able to relax. But other than that everything else was just ok . But I definitely was disappointed first night my brother and his wife , went to dinner at 8pm and they were told dinner was done , like this was very disappointing....
Najmayusuf, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The swimming pool and the view of the beach looks good. We liked the African theme on Tuesday.
SteveAggrey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bello soprattutto per la cordialità del personale

Vacanza assolutamente bellissima watamu è stupenda e la gente è gentilissima,l'albergo è centrale rispetto al paese ed alle spiagge più importanti. Personale molto carino e disponibile riesce a sopperire ad alcune mancanze soprattutto per ciò che riguarda il cibo del buffet che è sempre freddo e la frutta la scia a desiderare x essere in kenya! Molto meglio quando cucinano piatti locali che non la cucina internazionale.
laura, 21-night trip

4/10 Fair

Piscina stupenda, camere pulite, qualità del cibo scarsissima. Cibo servito riutilizzato dopo diversi giorni, io e mia moglie abbiamo avuto problemi intestinali per 2 settimane. Il problema principale della struttura è la gestione, un anziano signore che se ne frega altamente dei clienti e dei loro bisogni, ogni sera delizia il suo palato con menu’ alla carta come crudo e vino, mentre i clienti mangiano al buffet! Non ci ritornerei e non lo consiglierei
13-night trip