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Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

3.0 star property
Beachside resort to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Snack bar
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

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room, Ocean View | Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 258 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Island Resort - Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Frutteria - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Resort near Watamu Beach
At Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a free daily manager's reception. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach massages, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or a facial. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and designer stores on site.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and a gift shop
  • Beach umbrellas, luggage storage, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like late night room service and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, childcare services, and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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.

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to March
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 80 per person applies.

Where is Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watamu resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake, and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) away.

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Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Valene

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jacobus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

MARIA GRAZIA

Recensione incompleta

Da premettere che è stata scelta da hotel.com visto che la precedente era stata cancellata dalla struttura. Dopo un pernottamento sono stata cambiata di struttura perché già piena quest' ultima. Per cui non so dare un giudizio esaustivo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yusra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019