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The Lawford Kenya

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Lamou Road, C/o Lawford's, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200
  • Malindi Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Silversands Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 1938 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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  • 2153 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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3 bedrooms, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View (NYATI)

  • 2045 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room | 3 bedrooms, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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3 bedrooms, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • 2691 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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

  • 1399 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Malindi

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Malindi hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Malindi Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Portuguese Chapel. Silversands Beach and Vasco da Gama Pillar are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Malindi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Portuguese Chapel - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Silversands Beach - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Marine Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Wine Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taheri Fast Foods - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Lawford Kenya

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools
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 meters) 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.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
The Lawford Kenya offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

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

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

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 May 15 and June 15.

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.

Property payment types

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: approximately USD 15.00 for adults and 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

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lawford Kenya to the airport?

The Lawford Kenya is 2.2 mi (10-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Lawford Kenya have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lawford Kenya.

How close is The Lawford Kenya to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Malindi Beach and 14.9 mi (38-min drive) from Watamu Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lawford Kenya offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lawford Kenya, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15.00 for adults and USD 8.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lawford Kenya?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lawford Kenya?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lawford Kenya?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lawford Kenya have a pool?

The Lawford Kenya features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does The Lawford Kenya have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and beach massages.

How close is The Lawford Kenya to downtown Malindi?

The Lawford Kenya is 0.5 mi away from Malindi.

The Lawford Kenya Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Abikok

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lawford was a lovely place to stay in Malindi. The 3 bedroom villa and private pool were amazing. Large upstairs and downstairs lounge areas. Lots of space for everyone. There was a full kitchen with all the pots, pans, utensils etc. Service was great. Staff were delightful. Had fun with pool and table tennis. We would live there, if we could! Our neighbors were a bit loud but management tried to help with the situation. The beach is close but the water was brown and not “inviting.” There is a river just north that drains into the ocean right above the property. We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Satishchandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Montserrat

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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