The Lawford Kenya

3.5 star property

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Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View (TEMBO) | Private pool
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Courtyard view
Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View (TEMBO) | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Lamou Road, C/o Lawford's, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200
  • Malindi Beach
    10 min walk
  • Portuguese Chapel
    16 min walk
  • Johari's Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Malindi (MYD)
    10 min drive

Room options

Exclusive Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Park View (CHUI/DUMA/KIPEPO)

  • 180 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Signature Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View (PAA / TWIGA)

  • 200 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View (NYATI)

  • 190 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Ocean View (TEMBO)

  • 250 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

Comfort Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Garden View (SIMBA JIKE)

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Lawford Kenya

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and beach bar
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a beach bar and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, a children's pool and concierge services are on-site.
The Lawford Kenya offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Lawford Kenya, you're just a quick walk from Malindi Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the beach bar
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf
  • 10 minutes on foot from Malindi Beach and a 3-minute drive from Portuguese Chapel
The Lawford Kenya offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the beach bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly The Lawford Kenya. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Malindi hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Golf caddies
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 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
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 May and 15 June.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Lawford Kenya

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 15.00 for adults and from USD 8.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Lawford
The Lawford Kenya Hotel
The Lawford Kenya Malindi
The Lawford Kenya Hotel Malindi

The Lawford Kenya Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Resturaunt was not good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdiaziz

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Perfect the staff were very friendly and efficient. The Accommodations were very clean and quiet. ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
They ran out of food at the buffet and wanted to charge us full price.

10/10 Excellent

Satishchandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love stay
Amazing stay with my boyfriend for one week. We loved the bedroom / apartment with porch and the beach / swimming pool area. Great recreation place for couples. Nice boutique and spa. Lovely Italian manager!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eirik V

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, with great value for money. The service is excellent!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019