Lion in the Sun

Lion in the Sun is an exclusive retreat near Malindi on Kenya’s stunning coast. Nestled amidst frangipani, bougainvillea and coconut trees are traditional living units with authentic African interiors. For active guests, there is an intimate state-of-the-art gym with resident instructor and 4 glistening pools filled with salt-water drawn directly from the sea. Just 300 metres away, within the Malindi Marine Park, is the resort’s private beach where guests can relax beneath pool-side tents while admiring the Indian Ocean. Cuisine at Lion in the Sun takes its inspiration from Italy; memorable dinners are savoured beneath the stars or within the romantic candlelit summer house. One of the highlights of Lion in the Sun is its acclaimed Thalaspa Henri Chenot. The spa offers a range of body and thalassotherapy treatments, combining advanced clinical and physiological techniques with the principles of ancient Chinese medicine to restore the body’s natural equilibrium. The exceptional week-long detox package comprises a personalised bio-light diet, massages, hydrotherapy and mud therapy treatments.