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AHG Lion Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Spa

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 20 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Champagne service
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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

  • Prawn Lake - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Watamu Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 19 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Malindi Beach - 32 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬9 min drive

About this property

AHG Lion Beach Resort

Upscale hotel near Watamu Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at AHG Lion Beach Resort. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free bicycle rentals, massage treatment rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
  • Multilingual staff, a nature reserve, and luggage storage
Room features
All 64 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and electric kettles

All inclusive details

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).

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is AHG Lion Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at AHG Lion Beach Resort?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at AHG Lion Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at AHG Lion Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at AHG Lion Beach Resort?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is AHG Lion Beach Resort located?

Located in Watamu, this beachfront hotel is in a national park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake, and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) away.

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AHG Lion Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic holiday! Beautiful location, good food, perfect cleanliness, great animation team!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Syed

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

pratesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024