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Reviews of The Lawford

Kiroja Management Limited PO BOX 5463 C/o Lawford's, 80200 Malindi, Kenya

#18 of 20 hotels in Malindi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 83 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    A quiet hidden gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite One Bedroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit tired and past its prime.

    A luxury property with all the facilities, quiet with very few guests

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach is a bit far from the residence and is unsafe during late evenings and at night time. There are some bushes between the hotel and public beach hence the insecurity. The ocean water is at the brownish in colour due to a nearby river estuary.

    Spacious and well air-conditioned rooms. Friendly ground staff (not management). Multiple swimming pools.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    8.0
    Good stay in Malindi
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few things didnot work. Minor issues, so nothing to wurry about. Man at the desk was not nice to our driver. He Was not offered a welcomdrink, and he got commands when he wanted us to follow for lunch! It looked as he was not welcome inside the hotel. Very disappointing!

    Big room, nice bathroom . Beautiful garden

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    7.0
    Good Staff and Customer service especially the Dinning Hall TEAM BREAKFAST and DINNER team
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite One Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    WIFI not good.

    Good Breakfast menu options

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    8.0
    a lovely place to relax and enjoy natural surroundings , warm Kenyan hospitality, and the best location to explore Malin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For us it was perfect. just what was needed for a restful mini-break after a busy festive season. (it should be noted for those not familiar with this area, the hotel is on the beach which is rugged and the shoreline is some distance across the dunes )

    spacious gardens, private , 2 lovely swimming pools with sun loungers , large furnished terrace. Great location for exploring Malindi. As most of the apartments in the hotel are taken up by residential long stay guests who don’t use all the facilities there is a calming peaceful atmosphere.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    7.0
    A beautiful an unexpected stay, beside the electricity issue.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Privilege Suite 3 Bedrooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the stuff wasn’t prompt or well aware what’s going on, the place could be more clean! the electricity went off for 3 hours and the generator they had barely supported the lights! so no AC or fan for that long, sleeping was quite hard and annoying and they didn’t seem to care honestly when we mentioned it.

    The scenery, this place is well surrounded by nature, it’s massive which gives it more lux vibes, stunning swimming pool at the entrance, perfect suites size, the decor is dreamy in the suites we stayed at.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    7.0
    I really enjoyed my stay. The swimming pool was my favourite spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The beach was way too far. The beach was very dirty. The hotel is huge so walking to the nearby restroom was a challenge.

    Lovely pools. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are very big and well kept. The workers are really friendly

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    8.0
    Tranquility and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant could use some work. breakfast wasn’t the best. very average but probably because it wasn’t as full

    the rooms are super spacious and very comfortable. I loved their pools as well and the beach bar is awesome. they have beach parties on Thursday which are great. proximity to the beach and town is also great. loved it completely

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    6.0
    A hotel with a beautiful name and history, but the management needs to live up to this…some socks need to be pulled!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very very poor and service was extremely slow, albeit the lady was very friendly and pleasant all through. The beds in apartment 208 were extremely creaky and the matresses were awful, I had a back ache all through my stay. The beds on the lower floor in 108 were great. Cleanliness is next to Godliness and the rooms and verandah’s could have been cleaner.

    The property is centrally located and is very close to major landmarks. The rooms are big and well furnished. The swimming pools and gardens are clean and well maintained with courteous staff. Lunch offerings are lovely and the Coconut Prawn Curry is something else, highly recommend. Anthony and Hellen take the crown when it comes to excellent service and customer care; the beach is a bit of a walk but when you get to it, it is very clean though it appears to be a part of the Bermuda Triangle where all vessels choose to get stranded, quite eerie. The welcome drink and check in process was great…

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Private Pool
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very poor in n .To go to the beach it is far. I booked a sea view and it wasn't . The owner was very Rude and arrogant with all of us. At the end of our stay she tried to apologize but it was too late for that .Maybe that is why the resort was empty.

    The villa was amazing and so unique .Rooms very big and comfy beds.Showers with hot water .

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite One Bedroom
    • Stayed 20 nights

    Outside of the hotel was busy with heavy traffic. Due to covid may places closed

    We were bed only but the breakfast looked good. The hotels own beach was amazing. The rooms were huge ours had a kitchen

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2022

    8.0
    Amazing time I enjoyed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Overall it met my expectation. Some missing basic items such as Microwave in the room can be corrected.

    Excellent

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2022

    6.0
    Individual Units are excellent. Common areas need improvement as they are lonely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Private Pool
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The staff are not forthcoming starting from the Overall Manager. It appears you really have to look for staff to attend to you in the areas shared by all guests. The service level need to be improved

    I love the individual houses. Very well furnished, clean, and well stocked for family vacation. Ideal if you have a unit with its own pool

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2022

    8.0
    Great Destination
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquitoes. That spray called Family is a Hoax. It only irritates your throat

    The staff, the pool, the band...

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach isn't really in use as the waters were red due to outpour was told from a river , feels more fishing Beach

    The room was very spacious and cleaned throughly. It's quite silent and peacefully For those who loved private gateway's, this is the plug

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2022

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay. The suite exceeded my expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Privilege Suite 3 Bedrooms
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Get more staff and cutlery to meet demand. Prepare better for the number of guest they are hosting

    Location is okay. The staff could not cope with the number of visitors. One had to wait long to get food

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2022

    8.0
    It was pretty decent and we enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Suite One Bedroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long walk to our villa, a golf cart option would’ve been great 🤗

    The staff were super helpful and Maurice so ho was assigned to the villa we stayed at saw to it that we were as comfortable as count be.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2022

    6.0
    good stay despite several aspects to be improved, internal communication at first.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service not much organized (reception, breakfast attendants, room service). All thing improvable and that is why we point it out here to show also that the management had quick response when involved: 1- I received an upgrade very welcoming, but the room wasn't assessed prior to assign it, so we had issues with the AC for three nights out of five. Effort was quickly done by directors only when I called them after notified to reception for three days. Hence reception and internal communication not the best. 2- By the second day until 4th day there weren't enough dishes to collect the breakfast offered. Yogurt under the sun without ice. On 5th day there was an improvement. 3- there was a great hot and humidity during my stay. No chance to dry the room towels quickly, but the towels have been not changed until the third day and when requested, the answer was that they changed after 3 days only. It should be evaluated also the weather situation for hygiene purposes, as there is no chance to dry it. I imagine for those staying longer.

    garden, swimming pools, room was great, wide. nice the idea of the chess field near the swimming pool.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Non responsiveness in providing wifi in the room. TV without active channels AC that went off

    Courteous staff Good location

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2021

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay, hope to return again. They were small hiccups but lm sure they'll sort it out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of room service. No wi-fi in the room

    The rooms were lovely and spacious. It's has the best location, its central to everything.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2021

    8.0
    It was such a fun relaxing time. Our honeymoon was amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC was not always working

    The breakfast was our favorite meal of the day. We especially loved being served by Bon he was so nice.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2021

    8.0
    Good place to stay in Malindi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We felt a bit lonely as there were not many guests.

    Very spacious villas, ideal for large families, and friendy staff which took care of us and helped us in our planning.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2021

    7.0
    Lovely stay for small or big groups
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Villas are nice and very big

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful property but no privacy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Private Pool
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having cleaning staff around most of the day didn’t allow for much privacy, would have preferred less cleaning. Beach was not great, much better a few kilometers south. The hotel does provide free shuttle to a nice beach, which was nice. Restaurant was not very impressive, preferred going out for lunch and dinner.

    Helpful staff, very beautiful property. Loved having our private pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

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