Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm
3.0 star property

Beachfront resort with relaxing spa services
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Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

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Outdoor pool
Garden
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View
Restaurant
Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View | Bathroom

Overview of Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Check out the area

Map
Jacaranda Road, Kembe Kibabamshe 367, Watamu, Kilifi County
  • Popular LocationMida Creek8 min drive
  • Popular LocationRuins of Gedi14 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatamu Beach15 min drive
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Room options

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Panoramic Room, Ocean View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 75 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 66 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Watamu

Located in Watamu, Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm is in a state park and on a private beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Watamu Marine National Park. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 10 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 14 min drive
  • Watamu Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Swahili Dishes - 3 min drive
  • Willy Beach Restaurant - 12 min walk
  • Licht Haus - 9 min drive
  • Club Kalahari - 2 min drive
  • Bar Radio Maria - 8 min drive

About this property

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Resort by the ocean
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 sunloungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a facial or a body scrub. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and designer shops on-site.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and coworking spaces
  • Concierge services, beach towels and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm offer thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as late-night room service and dressing gowns.
More 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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2009
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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
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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 cots/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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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?

Checkout 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 Prawn Lake, Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. Watamu Marine National Park and Arabuko Sokoke Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Yusra

Travelled with group
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

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