Lily Palm Resort

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

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October 2025

November 2025

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Lily Palm Resort blends relaxation and adventure with sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy beachfront dining, massages by two outdoor pools, and diverse international cuisine. Families love the high-speed WiFi, experiencing both tranquility and excitement.

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Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Tomorrow

Oct 6 - Oct 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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 Twin Sofa Bed

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 Twin Beds

About the area

Watamu National Marine Park, Watamu, 80202

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

Restaurants

‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬15 min walk
‪Caffè Da Nema - ‬20 min walk
‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Lily Palm Resort

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Watamu Beach

Located close to Mida Creek, Lily Palm Resort provides a beach bar, a poolside bar and a free manager's reception. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Indulge in a facial, a massage and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a garden.

Other perks include:

2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff and a banquet hall
A gift shop, tour/ticket information and a porter/bellboy
A 24-hour front desk

Room features

All 74 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and bidets
26-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and ceiling fans

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Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

A fee for a mandatory gala dinner on 15 August is included in the total price displayed

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

Does Lily Palm Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Lily Palm Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lily Palm Resort?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lily Palm Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Lily Palm Resort located?

Located in Watamu, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach and Mida Creek.

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