The Lawford Kenya

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and beach bar

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Private pool
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Minibar, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
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About the area

Map
Lamou Road, C/o Lawford's, Malindi, Kilifi County, 80200

What's nearby

  • Malindi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Portuguese Chapel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Silversands Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Marine Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

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 hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a beach bar and a terrace at The Lawford Kenya. Tee up with amenities such as golf caddies at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as an art gallery on-site and designer shops on-site.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as sound-insulated walls and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, childcare services and electric kettles

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

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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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lawford Kenya have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lawford Kenya?

As of 10 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lawford Kenya on 11 Jun, 2025 start from S$138.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Lawford Kenya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lawford Kenya?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lawford Kenya?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lawford Kenya?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Lawford Kenya located?

This family-friendly Malindi hotel is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Malindi Beach and Portuguese Chapel. Silversands Beach and Vasco da Gama Pillar are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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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

10/10

Perfect the staff were very friendly and efficient. The Accommodations were very clean and quiet. ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

The Resturaunt was not good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10

They ran out of food at the buffet and wanted to charge us full price.

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

Fantastic hotel, with great value for money. The service is excellent!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019