Malindi, Kenya Coast
The Lawford
Welcome to the Garden of Kenya
A colonial-style beachfront retreat where tropical gardens slope down to a private stretch of the Indian Ocean. One of Malindi's oldest and best-loved hotels.
A garden by the sea, unchanged in spirit
The Lawford is a place for slow days and warm coastal evenings. Beneath swaying palms, our villas and suites open onto tropical gardens that lead, just a few steps away, to the golden sands of Malindi Beach. Heritage hospitality meets the gentle rhythm of the Kenyan coast.
11
Villas, suites & rooms
7
Pools (2 shared, 5 private)
100m
To the private beach
461m
To Malindi town centre
Everything flourishes in the garden
From sunrise on the beach to sundowners by the pool, every moment at The Lawford is shaped by nature and quiet luxury.
Two pools & five private pools
Cool off in our shared swimming pools or slip into the seclusion of your own private pool villa.
Spa & wellness
Beachside massages, manicures and pedicures restore body and mind between the sea and the palms.
Beach bar & sundowners
Cold drinks and warm evenings at our beach bar, toes in the sand as the sun goes down.
Art gallery
Discover rotating works by Kenyan coastal artists in our intimate on-site gallery.
Rooms that open to the garden
Eleven distinctive spaces, from ocean-view signature villas to garden suites. Each one airy, restful and unmistakably coastal.
Days shaped by sea, sun and garden
Loved by those who stay
“A garden hideaway that feels like it belongs to another century. The staff remembered our names by day two. We are already planning our return.”
“A garden hideaway that feels like it belongs to another century. The staff remembered our names by day two. We are already planning our return.”
“A garden hideaway that feels like it belongs to another century. The staff remembered our names by day two. We are already planning our return.”
“The pool villa was spectacular and the beach bar sundowners are unmissable. Booked directly and the rate beat every OTA we checked.”
“The pool villa was spectacular and the beach bar sundowners are unmissable. Booked directly and the rate beat every OTA we checked.”
“The pool villa was spectacular and the beach bar sundowners are unmissable. Booked directly and the rate beat every OTA we checked.”
“Colonial charm, warm Kenyan hospitality, and gardens that slope right down to the ocean. Exactly the Malindi we hoped for.”
“This is a test guest feedback”
“Colonial charm, warm Kenyan hospitality, and gardens that slope right down to the ocean. Exactly the Malindi we hoped for.”
“Colonial charm, warm Kenyan hospitality, and gardens that slope right down to the ocean. Exactly the Malindi we hoped for.”
“A garden hideaway that feels like it belongs to another century. The staff remembered our names by day two. We are already planning our return.”
“A garden hideaway that feels like it belongs to another century. The staff remembered our names by day two. We are already planning our return.”
“A garden hideaway that feels like it belongs to another century. The staff remembered our names by day two. We are already planning our return.”
“The pool villa was spectacular and the beach bar sundowners are unmissable. Booked directly and the rate beat every OTA we checked.”
“The pool villa was spectacular and the beach bar sundowners are unmissable. Booked directly and the rate beat every OTA we checked.”
“The pool villa was spectacular and the beach bar sundowners are unmissable. Booked directly and the rate beat every OTA we checked.”
“Colonial charm, warm Kenyan hospitality, and gardens that slope right down to the ocean. Exactly the Malindi we hoped for.”
“This is a test guest feedback”
“Colonial charm, warm Kenyan hospitality, and gardens that slope right down to the ocean. Exactly the Malindi we hoped for.”
“Colonial charm, warm Kenyan hospitality, and gardens that slope right down to the ocean. Exactly the Malindi we hoped for.”
Begin your stay
Your garden by the sea is waiting
Tell us your dates and we'll prepare a warm Kenyan welcome. Direct bookings enjoy our best available rates.
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