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Billionaire Resort & Retreat offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach umbrellas, and yoga, plus activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding are nearby. The outdoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Offering a beachfront location, Billionaire Grill & Bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a beach bar, a health club, and a fitness center.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Health club
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $354
$439 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Why we love this property

Beachfront bliss
White sands and serenity await at this private beach hotel. Free cabanas, loungers, and yoga sessions create the perfect backdrop for coastal relaxation.
Culinary paradise
Savor delicious meals at two restaurants with scenic views. The hotel features two bars, complimentary made-to-order breakfast, and private dining experiences.
Spa escape for the soul
Aromatherapy, hot springs, and a sauna create a healing sanctuary. The garden and beach yoga complete this holistic wellness retreat.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a bed with white bedding, a coffee table with a croissant and a magazine, and a sofa with white cushions.

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table with a red coral sculpture, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Deluxe Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

  • 240 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray of items, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a door leading to a balcony.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray of items, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a door leading to a balcony.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Marine Park Road, Malindi, 80200

What's nearby

  • Marine Park - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Portuguese Chapel - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Malindi Beach - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Silversands Beach - 16 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 18 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Olimpia Club Malindi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mariposa Resicence - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Masai Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Delicious - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Billionaire Resort & Retreat

  • Billionaire Resort & Retreat offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach umbrellas, and yoga, plus activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding are nearby. The outdoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Offering a beachfront location, Billionaire Grill & Bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a beach bar, a health club, and a fitness center.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Free beach shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Charcoal grills
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Tennis
  • Padel court
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Boat
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Designer stores on site
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Champagne service
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

Lion in the Sun Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Billionaire Grill & Bar - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KES 35000 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 4
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 11:00 AM and 9:30 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 16 to November 1:
  • Dining venue(s)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for KES 100.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24-hours
  • The seasonal pool is open from January 01 to December 31
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Lion Sun Hotel
Lion Sun Hotel Malindi
Lion Sun Malindi
Lion In The Sun Hotel Malindi
Lion In The Sun Resort Malindi, Kenya, Africa
Lion in the Sun Hotel
Billionaire Resort Retreat
Billionaire & Retreat Malindi
Billionaire Resort & Retreat Hotel
Billionaire Resort & Retreat Malindi
Billionaire Resort & Retreat Hotel Malindi

Frequently asked questions

Does Billionaire Resort & Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Billionaire Resort & Retreat 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is KES 35000 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Billionaire Resort & Retreat and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like beach yoga, cycling, and boat tours and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, volleyball, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Billionaire Resort & Retreat also has a private beach, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a Turkish bath, as well as spa services, an arcade, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Yes, Billionaire Grill & Bar offers beachfront dining and garden views.

What's the area around Billionaire Resort & Retreat like?

Billionaire Resort & Retreat is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Watamu Beach, which is 22 minutes away by car.

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