Title: Lily Palm Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=15738107&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lily Palm Resort Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools ## Photo gallery for Lily Palm Resort ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - Lily Palm Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15738200/15738107/0ea27eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, white sand, beach bar - Lily Palm Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15738200/15738107/fc208e8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lily Palm Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15738200/15738107/083e1ba5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Double Room | Terrace/patio - Lily Palm Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15738200/15738107/9daddad1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Lily Palm Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15738200/15738107/7ad0aa7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Spa - 24/7 front desk - Room service - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 12 - Dec 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=15738107&PinnedHotelID=15738107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=15738107&PinnedHotelID=15738107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 13 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=15738107&PinnedHotelID=15738107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=15738107&PinnedHotelID=15738107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=15738107&PinnedHotelID=15738107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=15738107&PinnedHotelID=15738107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=15738107&PinnedHotelID=15738107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=15738107&PinnedHotelID=15738107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds 1 bed Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15738200/15738107/404b2e40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Satellite channels - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15738200/15738107/7ad0aa7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Satellite channels - 376 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room ![Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15738200/15738107/6e3642c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Hairdryer Bidet Private bathroom Satellite channels - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWatamu-Hotels-Lily-Palm-Resort.h15738107.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWatamu-Hotels-Lily-Palm-Resort.h15738107.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-3.35666%2C40.01643&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FhNxjcMRS5LOrjDzIfQRYCzg4qM=) Watamu National Marine Park, Watamu, 80202 #### What's nearby - Watamu Beach \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Mida Creek \- 8 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Malindi Beach \- 31 min drive \- 16.5 miles - Silversands Beach \- 36 min drive \- 17.0 miles - Mambrui Beach \- 48 min drive \- 27.5 miles #### Getting around - Malindi (MYD) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬4 min drive - ‪Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon - ‬19 min walk - ‪Isla Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬9 min walk - ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬9 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 massage, a facial 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 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and a porter/bellboy - A gift shop 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112230000/112226800/112226781/be03e99e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### By the beach is the most awesome , cozy, stylish, tranquil, getaway villa. Watamu - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning £178 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=112226781&PinnedHotelID=112226781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114960000/114959200/114959136/5531cfcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Baobab Village Watamu - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Air conditioning £87 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=114959136&PinnedHotelID=114959136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37690000/37685500/37685438/020d195c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mvuvi Lodge Watamu Watamu - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 6.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=37685438&PinnedHotelID=37685438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32586600/32586507/70519454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean. Watamu - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £147 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=32586507&PinnedHotelID=32586507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64200000/64196900/64196827/57957e9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Room in B&B - Mida Creek Eco Camp 1 Watamu - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space £21 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=64196827&PinnedHotelID=64196827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23290000/23280200/23280140/2d2106a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Bay Cove - Beach Side Apartment Watamu - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=23280140&PinnedHotelID=23280140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115498900/115498854/df4d0fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort Watamu - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £184 includes taxes & fees 28 Dec - 29 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=115498854&PinnedHotelID=115498854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114140000/114136300/114136298/4913955d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kings Holiday resort watamu Watamu - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £79 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=114136298&PinnedHotelID=114136298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38719300/38719225/f2738348.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jua Villa Watamu - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=38719225&PinnedHotelID=38719225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100930000/100928700/100928699/21a93a71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Allamanda Oleander Suite by YourHost Malindi - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=100928699&PinnedHotelID=100928699&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### More - 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 ### More - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 UK consumer law, 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? ### Is Lily Palm Resort pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Lily Palm Resort? ### What time is check-out at Lily Palm Resort? ### Where is Lily Palm Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Lily Palm Resort Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniele 10 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Inez 27 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really loved everything about this place, the pool and view were amazing ##### Inez Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Emily 14 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paola 5 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/A723D54628ED3ED35D72532984D9E2F9BD7E93B91583425414219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Paola Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### dario61, bergamo 2 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 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 Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Stefano, Italia 15 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa 30 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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 Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### UnhappyCustomer 30 Nov 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 10 Nov 2019 Disliked: Staff & service #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon 27 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Najmayusuf, Syracuse New York 16 Sept 2019 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 Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### SteveAggrey, Mexico 13 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The swimming pool and the view of the beach looks good. We liked the African theme on Tuesday. ##### SteveAggrey Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### laura 17 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 10 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, amenities 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Location eccezionale, personale disponibilissimo e gentilissimo. La struttura spacciata per un 3 stelle corrispondente al massimo ad un nostro 2 stelle. Poco cibo e sempre ripetitivo, struttura da ristrutturare e aggiornare, docce in piscina non funzionanti, arredi vecchi e molte volte fatiscenti. Però, per chi ama la vera Africa, posto ideale. Al centro di Watamu, quindi della vita cittadina ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathleen 9 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Beautiful pool We had a one night stay in Lily Palm en route and arriving late. The staff served us dinner (good grilled fish and chicken) when the kitchen was essentially closed. The rooms are very basic but serviceable (i.e. no toiletries but hot water, mosquito net in working order, a/c, towels and wash cloths). The pool and the ocean facing area are really wonderful - just like the pictures. The hotel has access to a good beach. Staff were very accommodating. Pool manager even check if kids could swim and I appreciated the safety concern. Good value for money for our family of 4. ##### Kathleen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Brigitte, Malindi 25 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### schöner Urlaub Sehr erholsam und Strand ##### Brigitte Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 13 Jun 2019 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities No había agua caliente para ducharse. Se corto la luz más de 1 día entero. La habitación estaba sucia, la ropa de cama con olor. Las ventanas del cuarto no cerraban, se llenaba de mosquitos. En la recepción no había nadie a partir de las 17pm hasta las 9am del siguiente día, y tampoco logro resolver los inconvenientes. El piso y las reposeras del sector piscina levantados y venidos abajo. Realmente un desastre. Aún aguardamos reembolso por parte de Expedia por promocionar un hotel que no cumple con las condiciones ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 8 Apr 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The property had no shampoo nor conditioner Bathrooms were very bad Food was very okay ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANDREY 6 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Прекрасный отдых а Африке Лучшее соотношение цена-качество, даже не ожидали. Добродушный и услужливый персонал. Вкусная и разнообразная еда. Очень большая и красивая территория отеля. ##### ANDREY Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexander, Kilifi 17 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff at Lily Palms were very kind, friendly and always ready to help. Food at Mapango restaurant was really tasty. Our toilet was somewhat not so clean and the shower area lacked a soap holder and the plastic curtain that shields water from splashing to other areas. ##### Alexander Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Thomas 28 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness #### Naja Leider etwas Alt. Der Pool ist zwar absolut top mir der Aussicht,aber 4\* war wohl einmal.Heute max 3\*. Bett war zu weich und machte bei jeder Bewegung krach.Wlan nur im Receptionsbereich verfügbar. ##### Thomas Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Stefan, Sverige 23 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Prisvärt hotell vid fin vik med härlig sandstrand Prisvärt hotell vid fin vik med härligt vit sandstrand. Hotellet hade tre pooler. Hög och lågvatten i havet, liksom längs hela kusten, och det möjliggjorde promenad ut runt öarna i viken. Vid vårt besök ca 40 gäster av kapaciteten runt 180 så var det lugnt och behagligt. Vi hade all-inclusive och bufféerna var bra, mycket italiensk mat (italiensk ägare), en kväll afrikansk mat som uppskattades. Kvällstid uppträdande med bl.a. Masaier, akrobatik och därutöver div. dans/sångtävlingar med varierande kvalité. Anläggningen/rummet var något sliten i jämförelse med bilderna. Sängarna hårda vilket är vanligt förkommande i denna del av världen. Wifi fanns i reception och delvis på poolområdet o fungerade relativt bra. Gångavstånd till angränsande vikar och andra hotell liksom område/gata med bank, matbutik och diverse försäljare. Bemötande och service var bra. Vattenaerobics, volleyboll och andra aktiviteter ordnades. Souvenir/kläd-butiken på hotellet hade bra kvalité och priser i nivå med försäljarna utanför hotellet. Info och hjälp med div. utflykter erbjuder hotellet liksom säljare på stranden/gatan men utan att vara allt för påträngande. ##### Stefan Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place to spend family time and enjoying the delicious foods along with nice see view. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Ashnil Aruba Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Voi-Hotels-Ashnil-Aruba-Lodge.h12761761.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanyuki-Hotels-Fairmont-Mount-Kenya-Safari.h1554906.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Bush Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Bush-Camp.h9851393.Hotel-Information) > > [Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-Sarova-Lion-Hill-Game-Lodge.h1507255.Hotel-Information) > > [Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Ol-Tukai-Lodge-Amboseli.h7050582.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Barcelona](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d179992-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Flamingo Hill Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/FLAMINGO-HILL-TENTED-CAMP.h48517186.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun N Sand Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mtwapa-Hotels-Sun-N-Sand-Beach-Resort.h22405447.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Engai-Wilderness-Lodge.h12423942.Hotel-Information) > > [Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Amboseli-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h978634.Hotel-Information) > > [Rondo Retreat Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kakamega-Hotels-Rondo-Retreat-Centre.h22484572.Hotel-Information) > > [Treetops](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanyuki-Hotels-Treetops.h11091551.Hotel-Information) > > [Sentrim Amboseli Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Sentrim-Amboseli-Lodge.h9797169.Hotel-Information) > > [Fig Tree Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fig-Tree-Camp.h1856048.Hotel-Information) > > [Ngulia Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tsavo-Hotels-Ngulia-Safari-Lodge.h9817070.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Mara Safari Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fairmont-Mara-Safari-Club.h1544563.Hotel-Information) > > [Karen Blixen Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Karen-Blixen-Camp.h40597380.Hotel-Information) > > [Sarova Mara Game Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Sarova-Mara-Game-Camp.h1558998.Hotel-Information) > > [Sentrim Elementaita Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-Sentrim-Elementaita-Lodge.h9796572.Hotel-Information) > > [Kibo Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Kibo-Safari-Camp.h14826564.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h526955.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Billionaire Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malindi-Hotels-Lion-In-The-Sun-Hotel.h5234263.Hotel-Information) > > [andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-AndBeyond-Kichwa-Tembo-Tented-Camp-All-Inclusive.h48508310.Hotel-Information) > > [Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, Naivasha](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-Lake-Naivasha-Country-Club.h4489107.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Intrepids Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Intrepids-Tented-Camp.h4233348.Hotel-Information) > > [Salt Lick Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taita-Hills-Hotels-Salt-Lick-Safari-Lodge.h1737570.Hotel-Information) ### Packages