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Billionaire Resort & Retreat

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Relax by the central pool surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach area.
Relax under the stars in our serene beachside retreat, surrounded by palm trees and a tranquil outdoor space.
Classic hotel room with a large bed, sofa, and small table, offering a comfortable retreat.
Relax by the pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and amenities.
Relax in shaded comfort near the ocean, surrounded by thatched-roof seating areas and the sound of the waves.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service

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Marine Park Road, Malindi, 80200
  • Marine Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Malindi Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Silversands Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 490 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Double Beds

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3 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 228 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 146 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Malindi

A luxury stay in Malindi awaits you at Billionaire Resort & Retreat. You'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Marine Park and 6.7 km (4.1 mi) from Silversands Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Thalaspa Henri Chenot can include massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments along with access to the hot springs/mineral springs and mud bath. The restaurant, Billionaire Grill & Bar, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar Billionaire is the hotel's own bar. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and gym. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a Turkish bath/hammam and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .In proximity to this 5-property class Malindi hotel you'll find Watamu Beach.

What's nearby

  • Marine Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Malindi Beach - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Silversands Beach - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Watamu Beach - 22 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Wine Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taheri Fast Foods - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Billionaire Resort & Retreat

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Billionaire Resort & Retreat such as an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Art Deco hotel also offers a health club, a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Malindi hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2006
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Billionaire Resort & Retreat offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Thalaspa Henri Chenot has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Billionaire
  • Billionaire Grill & Bar
  • Lion In The Sun

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach yoga
  • Boat tours
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room babysitting
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are recommended to download the property's billionaire resort & retreat mobile app before check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 3 2025 to July 14 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 16 September to 1 November:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Billionaire Resort & Retreat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 100.0 per night.

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 100.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Lion Sun Hotel
Lion Sun Hotel Malindi
Lion Sun Malindi
Lion In The Sun Hotel Malindi
Lion In The Sun Resort Malindi, Kenya, Africa
Lion in the Sun Hotel
Billionaire Resort Retreat
Billionaire & Retreat Malindi
Billionaire Resort & Retreat Hotel
Billionaire Resort & Retreat Malindi
Billionaire Resort & Retreat Hotel Malindi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Billionaire Resort & Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Yep, Billionaire Resort & Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

The closest beach to Billionaire Resort & Retreat is Watamu Beach (17.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Yep, Thalaspa Henri Chenot is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a sauna, a mud bath and hot springs. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Billionaire Resort & Retreat have a pool?

Billionaire Resort & Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Billionaire Resort & Retreat features a private beach, a full-service spa and a health club. All guestrooms come with memory foam beds, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Billionaire Resort & Retreat a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Billionaire Resort & Retreat.

Is Billionaire Resort & Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and supervised childcare, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Billionaire Resort & Retreat is a hit with families.

Does Billionaire Resort & Retreat serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Please note that breakfast will unavailable between March 3 2025 and July 14 2025 (subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

No, Billionaire Resort & Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue will be unavailable from March 3 2025 to July 14 2025 (dates subject to change). The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from September 16 until November 1.

What time are check-in & check-out at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Billionaire Resort & Retreat?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Billionaire Resort & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER, Montreal

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Motunrayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paradise! A fantastic hotel providing a peaceful oasis - very helpful staff, clean and great services across the Billionaire Resort. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are amazing - the pools are immaculate and gorgeous scenery in general. Staff are great. The only downside was the very limited menu (and quite high prices for the portion/quality) at Lion in the Sun. On top of that, all vegetarian options were not available one day, with no alternative offered - which was a little disappointing, especially as nearby places (Art and Nature - highly recommend!) were able to modify dishes and cater for dietary requirements on request.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was superb in every aspect. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maiko

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

Exceptional hotel experience

Exceptional in every way; the hotel is stunning, the staff were wonderful and we were treated with great generosity. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

severine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ward

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Obed, Plymouth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, very atentive, friendly and helpful. Lovely views of the gardens,. Clean property. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Salvatore

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

Getaway in Malindi

The service was great they could pay more attention to the little details on the maintenance side. Overall very satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth a billion

Facilities were very nice although there was some misconception about the location as unless you rent an apartment you actually stay at lion in the sun resort accross the street from the billionaire. Food and drinks were terrible for a resort of this caliber. Thank god dining in the area is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The strange thing is when you book on Expedia you think you are booked at the Billionaire Resort but you end up staying at their different property called Lion in the Sun- very deceptive. Other than that I had a pleasant stay at Lion in the Sun, the staff were extremely hospitable and exceeded my expectations. I would go back again and again. I suggest you separate the properties when booking on Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Najma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were really disappointed when we found out that you had to purchase everything even water and tea . I have never stayed in any place where water wasn’t free. Food was just not it . Pricey and not good quality food, only thing we genuinely enjoyed was the chocolate cake lava even though it was about 3 full spoons . We had stayed at sandies tropical which was few meters away, paid less than what we paid here and it was all inclusive. We mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary but it was not acknowledged. All the pools were very deep , some People don’t know how to swim . Overall we wouldn’t pay that much money for a resort like this . Highly disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, beautiful location, excellent service, and above all caring staff. All staff call you by name the moment you step in the hotel, and at your service when you call them. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dawnn, Kirkland

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Mclean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

joan, barcelona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
vry satisfied with the hotel services

10/10 Excellent

Antonella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meravigliosa struttura comfort resort comfort food bellissima atmosfera
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Miriam

Liked: Staff & service
Godt
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024