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Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Mombasa · Kenya

Jacaranda Road Kembe Kibabamshe 367View location

5.8/10Review score6 Reviews
Cleanliness7.8/107.8
Service6.4/106.4
Comfort6.0/106.0
Condition5.8/105.8
Amenities2.0/102.0
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About Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

With a stay at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm in Watamu, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Watamu Beach and 8 minutes from Watamu Marine National Park. This beach resort is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Malindi Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. This Colonial resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.

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A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm in Watamu, you'll be near the bay, within a 10-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This beach resort is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Mida Creek and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Kipepeo Butterfly Project.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

On bay No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 20 (one-way)
    • Airport shuttle transfer per child: USD 10 (one-way), from 3 to 10 years old

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from June to March.
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 80 per person (one-way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 80 (one-way)
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

    Italian

    French

Nearby attractions

Watamu Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Prawn Lake 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Mida Creek 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Kipepeo Butterfly Project 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Ruins of Gedi 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Malindi Beach 21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Silversands Beach 21.6 km / 13.4 mi
Portuguese Chapel 24 km / 14.9 mi
Vasco da Gama Pillar 24.6 km / 15.3 mi
Marine Park 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
Mambrui Beach 38.5 km / 23.9 mi
Pwani University 49.8 km / 30.9 mi
St. Patrick's Catholic Church 51.9 km / 32.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • resort
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Private beach area
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

5.8
Review score
6 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.8 /10
Service
6.4 /10
Comfort
6.0 /10
Condition
5.8 /10
Amenities
2.0 /10
5 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
24 Jun 2026
Shelina
The road to the property is very bad. If driving, you need an SUV ora 4 wheel drive. We were the only guests and hence the property was empty. Despite that, they gave a room right at the entrance of the property, next to the security office, with limited view of the garden. After request a better room, they finally moved us to a better location, despite the rooms being vacant. The property is isolated. Food choices offered at the hotel were limited. Despite being owned by Italians, the coffee was terrible. We request light blankets but were told they didn't have any and that they would give us extra sheets, which never materialized. I would not go there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2022
Jacobus

St Thomas December visit

The general conditions are good, rooms are nice and clean and airconditioners works well. Pool is Nice and clean. Food was good although no meat ( bacon and sausages) for breakfast in last 3 days of visit. Management does not adjust to needs - we were keen on Tusker Lite and although the resort is between Malindi and Watamu, they could never procure this. Chef’s cooking is good. We booked a family unit and it was only revealed to me that these units are under renovation in two days before we visited, when I called to confirm details. Smaller rooms were offered in stead.
Overall good experiences, the resort has a nice look, but the maintenance needs to pick up. It was a very relaxing visit.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2022
Yusra

Watamu 2022

The service was amazing! From manager Edwin to all the restaurant staff! The apartment was lacking a lot! The tv wasn’t working our entire stay which was 4 day, the shower was not working properly, and the kettle wasn’t working at all.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jan 2020
Dennis
The stay was generally okay
There was not much food variety on the menu and it was highly priced considering that it was just okay/ average
Besides that the hotel was generally pocket friendly thogh they need to improve on the food and drinks variety available
The access road to the hotel was terrible and actually wrecked my car's suspension which was barely 3 months old. Best to take a tours car
Partner
2/10
Poor
31 Dec 2019
Valene
AVOID, stay away! Firstly the location is wrong, 30 USD to get to the next town by taxi. The Road to the hotel is terrible, extremely bumpy. Beds are hard. This is not a four star hotel. Food is bad. Save your money, go somewhere else.
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Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm
Jacaranda Road Kembe Kibabamshe 367, Watamu, Kenya

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