Situated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 7 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort boasts 3 swimming pools, one main bar, a Beach bar and a private beach area. Some rooms have views of the pool or garden. Each room includes a private bathroom. Lily Palm Resort features free WiFi. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The nearest airport is Moi International Airport, 89 km from the property. In the resort our guests will be able to dine "a la carte" at the Mapango restaurant, explore the coral reef with the Black Marling diving center team and enjoy a wide range of treatments at the Mapango Wellness Spa.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
or
2 sofa beds
and
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 101 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests commended the <b>friendly staff</b> and the accommodation's excellent <b>location</b> near the beach. The restaurant received praise for its variety, though some found the food repetitive. Opinions on the <b>swimming pool</b> and <b>room cleanliness</b> were mixed, with some noting maintenance issues. <b>Room comfort</b> also had varied feedback.
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Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
6.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cyrx
    Kenya Kenya
    Great location and options available for the beach activities.
  • Mburu
    Kenya Kenya
    The ambience, the staffs were very friendly, Kennedy at the reception was very welcoming, Jane in the restaurant always followed up if we were okay, the pools were clean, everything about it was at per.
  • Cheryl
    Kenya Kenya
    The place is very clean and the facilities are good. My room had a balcony with a view of the swimming pool which was very relaxing. I like that they also had evening activities for the days that I was around. Generally, my experience was...
  • Frieda
    Kenya Kenya
    Very helpful and friendly staff. Good food. Very clean.
  • Gosseye
    Belgium Belgium
    Lily palm resort management should be proud of their staff, one of the kindest and most friendly staff i’ve ever encountered. The animators were also very friendly and knew almost everyone by name! Highly recommend!!!
  • Al
    Italy Italy
    The staff (Jane in particular), the service, and the attention to the guests.
  • Yasser
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The place was amazingly beautiful and so were the staff
  • Laura
    Kenya Kenya
    The views to the ocean from the main pool, the big balcony of the room overlooking the small pool and the garden, and the help of their travel agency to help me find a spot in a group doing the Blue Safari. The lobby is beautiful.
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    The rooms were spacious and comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. I highly recommend the full back. legs and feet massage offered at the hotel- I felt fantastic afterwards. It is an Egyptian style massage - with two therapists working...
  • Rose
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was absolutely exceptional. They made my birthday super fabulous.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian
  • Veranda Mapango
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Lily Palm Resort

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 restaurants
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    2 swimming pools

    Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas

    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar

    Wellness

    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Body treatments
    • Hair styling
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Italian
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Lily Palm Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 00:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    The All Inclusive rate includes:

    *Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    *Tea time at 17:00

    *Bottled soft drinks during meals

    The All Inclusive rate excludes:

    *Alcoholic beverages

    The hotel is not accessible for people with wheelchairs .

    Please note that the property charges all the non-refundable prepayments in Euros. The exchange rate of the day is applied.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Lily Palm Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.