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Rock and Sea Resort, hotel in Watamu

Set in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 900 metres from Short Beach (Watamu Marine Park), Rock and Sea Resort features a private beach area and water sports facilities.

9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
40 reviews
Price from£282.73per night
Eco Villas Watamu, hotel in Watamu

Ecolodge Jua Bahari is located in the small town of Timboni, just 2 km away from Watamu Beach. Surrounded by palm trees, the lodge has an outdoor pool and restaurant.

9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
48 reviews
Price from£37.21per night
Marijani Holiday Resort, hotel in Watamu

Located in Watamu, 100 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Marijani Holiday Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
112 reviews
Price from£43.63per night
Pole Pole Beach House, hotel in Watamu

Pole Pole Beach House is located in Watamu - Jacaranda Beach. Located at 50 mt from the beach. The property features an seasonal outdoor pool and is set 9 km from Watamu Supermarket.

7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
90 reviews
Price from£48.05per night
Simba House, hotel in Watamu

Featuring garden views and a garden, Simba House provides accommodation ideally situated in Watamu, within a short distance of Mapango Beach, Watamu Bay Beach and Papa Remo Beach.

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
36 reviews
Price from£49.88per night
Rafiki Village, hotel in Watamu

Located in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 1 km from Watamu town, Rafiki Village boasts an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day.

8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
69 reviews
Price from£49.33per night
Medina Palms, hotel in Watamu

Located on Watamu beach, the luxury Medina Palms features unique architecture and a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and views of the Indian Ocean.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
174 reviews
Price from£201.12per night
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm, hotel in Watamu

Facing the beachfront, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
42 reviews
Price from£78.39per night
Kobe Suite Resort, hotel in Watamu

With a tropical garden and and private beach area, Kobe Suite Resort is located in Watamu. The resort has two outdoor pools and can arrange massages on request.

8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
217 reviews
Price from£208.64per night
Seven Islands Resort, hotel in Watamu

Set in Watamu, Seven Islands Resort features a private beach area, outdoor swimming pool and garden. Facilities at the property include a bar and restaurant.

7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
196 reviews
Price from£89.47per night
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Budget hotels in Watamu

  • Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
    Cheap hotel

    Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu.

    very nice and comfortable, clean and staff super friendly and helpful

    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews
  • Ocean Sports Resort
    Cheap hotel

    Located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya, Ocean Sports Resort offers views of the Indian Ocean. This beachfront resort features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

    The concept if sustainability and food is just amazing!

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 358 reviews
  • Ascot Watamu
    Cheap hotel

    Ascot Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino.

    The accomodation was very nice, clean and the staff was amazing!

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews
  • Jumbo Club Watamu
    Cheap hotel

    Situated in Watamu, 1.9 km from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Jumbo Club Watamu features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

    Все было замечательно. Отличная анимация. Вежливый персонал

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 97 reviews
  • Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
    Cheap hotel

    Set in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Séjour exceptionnel. Je recommande ce merveilleux hôtel.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 49 reviews
  • Turtle Bay Beach Club
    Cheap hotel

    On 200 metres of sandy beach and direct in the Watamu National Marine Park, Turtle Bay is one of Kenya’s most extensive all inclusive hotels.

    The view was excellent, especially the ocean area,

    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 196 reviews
  • Twiga Beach Resort
    Cheap hotel

    Set in Watamu, a few steps from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Twiga Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews

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What guests said about Watamu:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Interesting town, much to see, like the TAAF Snake Farm,...

    Interesting town, much to see, like the TAAF Snake Farm, where I was for a course, the Gede ruins and much more. Good infrastructure, which is not in all coastal towns in Kenya the case. The beach in front of Papa Remo is alone worth going there!
    Chris
    Kenya
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Watamu is a place to be..

    Watamu is a place to be..I enjoyed my stay,i walked on the beautiful white sand beach.I enjoyed music at Mkoko bar and restaurant near Mapango beach. I had a night disco at starlight and the locals are friendly,, always taking care of us and ask if we are okay. I will obviously come back next year.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    Watamu is beautiful , but unfortunately too touristical for...

    Watamu is beautiful , but unfortunately too touristical for me. Heavily overpriced for Kenya. People who like bust tourist spots will like it though... traditionally many Italians, if you want to avoid those, Watamu is also not your choice
    A
    Anonymous
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Watamu has lovely people, tourists are so safe its unreal.

    Watamu has lovely people, tourists are so safe its unreal. Large Italian population and visitors, so most hotels and resteuraunts are italian owned. Best place to eat and the most jawdropping view is from Ocean Sports.
    David
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Watamu as such is lovely with a few good public beaches.

    Watamu as such is lovely with a few good public beaches. Restaurants are galore and most really good, although mostly expensive. Among the coastal towns I visited in Kenya and Tanzania, I have come back to Watamu most often. The water is crystal clear, the beach white and not overrun, and the area offers enough activities to not get boring.
    Joachim
    Germany
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Local administration and hoteliers should strive to attract...

    Local administration and hoteliers should strive to attract more local tourists. Overdependence on foreigners leads to exaggerated prices in addition to leaving Watamu as a ghost town especially in low season.
    Kinini

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Watamu

  • From £45.92 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 112 reviews
    The staff was super friendly, especially the manager. He even came on his day off to show us around. The room was quite spacious with a large balcony and nice sofas outside. Also, the location is great! Even though the way to the beach is littered and rather stinky, once you get to the beach (and it's literally 2 minutes of walk), it's really nice. And there are some really good restaurants on the beach! We felt safe in the neighborhood, even when getting back to the hotel after sunset.
    Claudia
    Poland
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 379 reviews
    Very clean and modern rooms. The main pool area looks great and the restaurant serves good food. Breakfast was delicious too, with fresh fruits and juices, pancakes, and fried eggs upon request in any way you like, among other things. One of the big perks for me personally was the beach access and lounge area. I walked the entire beach from Hemingways until the inlet of Mida Creek, and I didn't come across another hotel with such a peaceful seating area right on the beach.
    Jules
    South Africa
  • From £68.41 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 167 reviews
    Everything- stunning, staff is friendly and attentive and it is never loud. This place is exactly what I needed and it is owned by a local family (this should be commonplace but coastal Kenya is very much neocolonized). They pay attention to details. It’s impossible to be here and not feel like you’re at the best joint in town.
    Lerato
    South Africa
  • From £85.51 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 51 reviews
    location terrific of course and there is a lot to unpack there, from site itself, trees .., to beach, to viewpoints..... Quality of and thought gone into different types of accommodation. Liked the decentralised management - ie no formal reception - which allows for informality and better intereaction I guess with staff.
    christopher
    Kenya
  • From £266.04 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews
    Everything was perfect - one of the best hotel we have been in our life. The atmosphere is very special. The design of the hotel is better than a 5 stars hotel. The owners and staff take care of every details. We appreciate also a lot the bedroom and swimming pool with sea view. Amazing food there as well.
    Sarah
    Israel
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 26 reviews
    It is very good villas in the middle of Watamu. 5 minutes by walk from the closest beach. There are market and restoraunts around. The host is very friendly. Apartments are big, clean and they have everything for long staying. The territory is green, the pool is small, but clean
    Nadezda
    Russia
  • From £76.80 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 418 reviews
    The environment was very beautiful. Shops were within easy reach. The beach was always fun. I enjoyed the Massai performance on Friday night and the Beach party on Saturday night. The Locals spoke Italiano. I was quite impressed! I would love to be back
    Anney
    Nigeria
  • From £150.44 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 196 reviews
    All-inclusive - great food but the alcoholic beverages were quite disappointing - they offer only the cheapest alcohol. The hotel is spacious, great beach and best in the area, by all the locals we met. there is great diving center in the hotel.
    Adéla
    Czech Republic
  • From £76.80 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 418 reviews
    Outstanding outside space, excellent breakfast, amazing staff, great location on the beach, close to town, nice tie up with Watamu Safari's for excursions. The hotel staff are just simply brilliant as are the Watamu Safari's guys
    Antony
    United Kingdom
  • From £68.41 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 167 reviews
    Clean, quiet place. Customer service was 5 star. Bed was extremely comfortable. Keep track of what you are spending on dinner and drinks.They tried to charge us more than they should have. Good thing we wrote it all down.
    Philip
    United States
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 203 reviews
    Everything was great at Mbuyu - the rooms, the staff, the pool and all with very quick access to the main beach and bars. Plus the restaurant is fantastic and had the best cocktails we had anywhere else in Kenya!
    Allegra
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 379 reviews
    The hotel is big and renovations are ongoing. I liked my room, it was clean and illuminated, with beautiful gardens around. I liked the beach spot where the hotel is located. it’s amazing view.
    Daniela
    Democratic Republic of Congo
  • From £48.05 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 90 reviews
    It was even better than the photos, great pool and beach. By far the best shower in Africa: powerful subtle temperature changes and handheld. Safari, the manager outstanding
    Emmanuel
    United States
  • From £106.89 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 147 reviews
    Really clean and new property. The hotel felt fresh, the saltwater pool was great. The food though, amazing ala carte menu and chef!
    A
    Anonymous
    Uganda
  • From £27.08 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 reviews
    The excellent service from the entire staff especially Steve. He took us around malindi and watamu.
    Elizabeth
    Kenya
  • From £150.44 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 196 reviews
    Decent hotel in Watamu with affordable prices. All inclusive package gave me access to watersports.
    Pauline
    Kenya
  • From £61.76 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 15 reviews
    Was well directed and warmly received. Took breakfast at turtle bay beach hotel
    Mwangi
    Kenya
  • From £61.76 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 15 reviews
    Very nice house in Watamu-Timboni. Well equipped, spacious.
    vit
    Kenya
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 26 reviews
    Hospitality was amazing, location is the best
    AMIRHOSSEIN
    Iran