AHG Lion Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel in Watamu with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Escape to AHG Lion Beach Resort, where the great outdoors meets upscale comfort. Enjoy a refreshing drink at the poolside bar, unwind with spa services like massages and facials, or explore nature on free bicycle rentals - all while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Pool bar
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
$73 nightly
$86 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Beach escape on the bay
Crystal white sands stretch along this bay hotel's private beach. Water enthusiasts can book boat tours, try fishing, or go snorkeling nearby.
Serene spa escape
Tucked along the bay in a national park, this hotel offers rejuvenating spa treatments, including facials and massages. Gardens provide a tranquil retreat.

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer
Classic Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Classic Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Classic Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Desert view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer
Classic Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Classic Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Classic Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer
Superior Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Superior Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Superior Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer
Family Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Family Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Family Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Malindi Beach - 28 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort offers a private beach and puts you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and body treatments, and the outdoor pool provides fun for everyone. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, free bike rentals, and a terrace are other highlights.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at AHG Lion Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 64 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special 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

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

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body treatments.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

AHG Lion Beach Resort SPA
AHG Lion Beach Resort Hotel
AHG Lion Beach Resort Watamu
AHG Lion Beach Resort Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does AHG Lion Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, AHG Lion Beach Resort 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 AHG Lion Beach Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at AHG Lion Beach Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at AHG Lion Beach Resort?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at AHG Lion Beach Resort.

What are the check-in and check-out times at AHG Lion Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at AHG Lion Beach Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like cycling and boat tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and spa services. AHG Lion Beach Resort also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near AHG Lion Beach Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around AHG Lion Beach Resort like?

AHG Lion Beach Resort is located a short 1-minute walk from Watamu Beach.

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AHG Lion Beach Resort Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hospitality and amazing customer service. They were very accomodating in all our requests. We wanted an early check-in and they were more than willing.
Well kept landscape
Great view
Clean comfortable rooms
Huzaifa, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic holiday! Beautiful location, good food, perfect cleanliness, great animation team!
Vanessa, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The room was clean and good. However the staff (room service) and the staff at the pool area were very unprofessional, they kept coming at me asking endless questions and what’s worse was when they insisted on entering the room while I was still inside and actually showering , in the name of wanted to spray the room and draw the nets even after I I told them I was inside. I had to lock myself in the bathroom for that
Serita, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I recently had the pleasure of staying at your property and wanted to share my experience. The hotel was clean and well maintained, and I was especially impressed by the friendliness of the staff. The food was excellent, and my room was spotless and comfortable. The only minor drawback was the distance to the beach, which was a bit farther than expected. However, this did not significantly impact my overall enjoyment of the stay.
Alessandro, 8-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Overnight in Watamu

We went for a getaway for a child's birthday with some of her friends. Good value for money for all inclusive. Easy access to the beach. Decent buffet. Rooms were spacious. Beds comfortable. I appreciated Anthony the animator stopping by to say hello. Staff was friendly.
Kathleen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Watamu beach

Place had some age but it was still very charming and had a great view overlooking the water from our front sitting veranda. Breakfast left a little to be desired and are checking experience wasn't the best has it seemed like maybe the front staff was having a bad day. But the room was great overall and I had a nice pool and it was a very close walk to the beach and the restaurants there. We ate quite a few meals at Mapongo Italian restaurant halfway down the beach. The owners from Italy and he's quite inviting. The portions are large just warning you in advance.
Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The scenery around the property was very beautiful. Overall the property was what I would consider a little tired. Lots of rooms to maintain and insufficient funds to do so. All inclusive was average to be kind food possibly below average (my fiance suffered from food poisoning after eating fish at lunch on the first day). A property that has a lot of potential but needs a lot of money spending on it.
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Amazing location and very well advertised but very far from as described. The Air conditioning did not work at all which is a must for that town. Troed two different rooms and was the same. The shower drain was blocked and flooded the floor. No towels in the rooms. Very minimalistic services with high end pricing. We decided to check out the same day we checked in despite of a 3-night stay. Still fighting the battle for our refund which we were promised by the manager before we left, Ricardo I believe was his name. I would not recommend this place at all. We spend the next 3 days in a different hotel which was great and nothing like this place
Syed, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort - very well run

We stayed at the resort for 9 days. I really only have positiv things to say about it. The room was beautifull and spacious, with a nice bathroom. The premises are very greek-style gorgeous. The beach is better than at DIani because you are shelteres from the swell. There is always security at our part of the beach, so you can leave valuebales while swimming. The staff is very friendly and profesional. The italian manager was always around. Very friendly and easy to talk to if you have feedback or special requests. The food at all incusives is usually ok. But here they have raised it from good to great. Because it is Italian run? They also had free shows almost every night. It's so realxing to go 50 meters from your room and have that entertainment. All in all i would not recommend the place if you are looking for lots of partying and young peole getting drunk. But it is perfect if you are looking for a super stay to relax, enjoy the beauty, have great food and a nice base to go on excurtions”
Karl Aksel, 8-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

This hotel is very cost-conscious. Upon check-in we quickly noticed its limitations compared to other hotels in the same price range. The hotel’s exchange rates were exorbitant, charging 138 KES per USD and 145 KES per EUR, while the market rates were 129.25 KES and 134.16 KES, respectively. The limited breakfast options were disappointing. The breakfast setup lacked side dishes and sufficient cutlery, although the large cups allowed for generous servings, and the fruits were sweet. Unfortunately, some staff were largely unfriendly, particularly towards indigenous Africans. For instance, a staff member at the fruit section barely acknowledged my spouse while warmly greeting a white guest who arrived later. The security personnel lacked proper shelter from the elements. In our room, the bed sheets were rarely changed. Beach access was shared with another hotel, and local guides were aggressive in approaching new visitors at the beach gate. We were not shown around the hotel to locate amenities; we had to navigate on our own to find the restaurant. The curtains in our room did not close properly, compromising privacy. The hotel claims to enhance operational efficiency and guest experiences while boosting revenue, but it seems their priority is profit over guest satisfaction. While the location is appreciated, beach access is not ideal, and overall hospitality and dining experiences were subpar. The facilities looked good but did not meet expectations given the price paid.
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Mycket att fixa men en del bra saker

Sängen är bedrövlig, maten är riktigt usel och servisen lämnar mycket i övrigt att önska. Läget är fantastiskt, älskar utsikten och poolen.
Emil, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Una bella struttura non nuova ma ben tenuta. Stanza ampia e luminosa con vista mare, pulita e funzionante. A pochi metri c'è la spiaggia con lettini a disposizione. La colazione è discreta e abbiamo cenato un pao di volte li con soddisfazione. Ma consiglio di provare il locale sulla spiaggia appena fuori. Personale cordiale e gentile, bella la piscina, attenti alla sicurezza anche nello spazio riservato in spiaggia.
alessandro, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Benson, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Anna Paola, 11-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Joanetta, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

pratesh, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Olika, 1-night trip