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Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

3.0 star property
Watamu beachfront resort with outdoor pool, restaurant

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Terrace/patio
Snack bar
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm offers a serene oceanfront getaway with continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and daily manager's reception. Unwind on the private beach or indulge in spa services like deep-tissue massages and facials. Enjoy the resort's designer stores, sun loungers, and free WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • In-room childcare

Feel at home (6)

  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Panoramic Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
In-room massage
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Jacaranda Road, Kembe Kibabamshe 367, Watamu, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Prawn Lake - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Malindi Beach - 30 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 31 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 175 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Da Nema - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Placing you within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach, Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beach massages, and sun loungers. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and body scrubs, 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, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this Colonial resort.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in 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
    • 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Rope course
  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Designer stores on site
  • Spa services
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 80 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 80 (one-way)
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to March
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm Watamu
Life St.Thomas Royal Palm Watamu
Life St.Thomas Royal Palm
Life St Thomas Royal Palm
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm Resort
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm Watamu
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm Resort Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm 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 Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 80 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool. Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm also has spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm like?

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm is located a short 6-minute walk from Watamu Beach.

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