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Turtle Bay Beach Club
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.
Palm Garden Boutique 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.
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
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.
Alawi Home
Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Alawi Home is situated in the Watamu Beach district in Watamu, 9.1 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Situated in Watamu, 90 metres from Papa Remo Beach, Watamu Adventist Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts.
Mawe Zuri Resort
Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2 km away from Watamu Bay Beach.
Ascot Watamu
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.
Lalasalama B&B
Situated in Watamu, 80 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Lalasalama B&B features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Lily Palm Resort
Situated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 7 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort boasts 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
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Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 41 reviewsBoutique 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
9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 13 reviewsLonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts.
Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 14 reviewsAscot 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!
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 51 reviewsSet 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.
Lily Palm Resort
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 437 reviewsSituated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 7 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort boasts 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
The place is very beautiful! The staff are quite friendly.
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- 8.0Scored 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!ChrisKenya - 10Scored 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.AAnonymous - 4.0Scored 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 choiceAAnonymousGermany - 10Scored 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 - 10Scored 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.
JoachimGermany - 8.0Scored 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
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- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 386 reviewsThe resort has an excellent position, very close to one the most beautiful beaches in Kenya. All the infrastructures (rooms, swimming pools and areas of common use) are kept very clean. All the staff is always kind and efficient, starting from the front desk and continuing with cleaning staff, waiters and beach attendants. Special thanks to Miss Denise, Deputy Director, for her continue dedication, her kind support to all clients and her great suggestions for several excursions that made this holiday truly unforgettable.
AntonioItaly - 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 437 reviewsThe rooms were spacious and comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. I highly recommend the full back. legs and feet massage offered at the hotel- I felt fantastic afterwards. It is an Egyptian style massage - with two therapists working in tandem. Also the head therapist - who is a physiotherapist - also provided me a short but very effective neck massage that took away the pain in my shoulders and neck. Happy hour cocktails at the hotel bar with great views of the beach and ocean was wonderful.SarahAustralia
- From US$120 per night9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 43 reviewsWe had an amazing stay at Beba’s beach house and particularly enjoyed the beauty of the house, the availability of the host, the cosiness of the room and the balcony, the generous and tasty breakfast with ocean view, the two friendly dogs and the access to the private beach of course. Beba helped us organizing a blue safari to see dolphins and to do snorkeling, which was amazing! You can also have lunch and diner at the property and the food was good! Thank you Beba, looking forward to coming back.
MorganeSwitzerland - From US$100 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 115 reviewsAn exceptional boutique hotel with massive air conditioned rooms, huge comfortable king bed, great showers, 2 salt water pools, good food and very few people. I loved my stay here and extended for 2 additional nights to soak it all in. Perched on a sea cliff top, there's a commanding view of the beautiful bay And a secret tunnel to directly access the tide pools and sandy beaches at low tide.
deanCanada - From US$30 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 149 reviewsLovely place on the beach. Good food, some of the friendliest and most helpful staff we’ve seen in Kenya. Plenty of outdoor lounge areas, a beautiful pool and an outdoor self-serving kitchen. We stayed in the tent and with the breeze, shade and fan it was still one of the best and coolest nights of sleep we had. One of our favorite spots in Kenya!
ALEXANDRAUnited States - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 11 reviewsIt is a short walk to the nearest beach, where there are plenty of small restaurants and bars. The area is quite safe as there are two hotels in the local vicinity. Very peaceful in the evenings, even with the close vicinity of the hotels. Mohamed, our contact, was extremely helpful and managed to resolve the dew small issues that we had.
Terry BlunsumKenya - From US$113 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 204 reviewsLocated right in front of the seven islands, with it’s private beach next to little shops. The pool is amazing, right temperature and really clean. Ping pong table, little boutique, nice bar with tables in the shade where we were playing cards. The buffet restaurant was excellent. We had everything we needed!
MarilineCanada - From US$78.92 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 27 reviewsAmazing place,the best we have stayed at in Africa. Felt like we were in a 5* hotel..spotless, comfortable,quiet. We extended our stay by an extra night we liked it so much..Maggie looked after us impeccably, warm and a perfect host,ready to help whenever we needed her. Highly recommended recommended.
HMalawi - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 4 reviewsSuper nice gem in the middle of Watamu, 5 mins away from the beach with car/bike, central to everything . The property was superb, clean, maintained, friendly staffs & biggest beauty was the little pup called Gucci, super sweet doggie .
BushKenya - 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 437 reviewsMy first visit to Watamu and an Italian Resort. The Staff and guest were amazing and made out stay so beyond our expectations. We will definitely make Lily Palms our Watamu “Get Away” holiday location here in Kenya.
KevinKenya - From US$254 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 177 reviews☆☆☆☆☆It has evertything you need for a perfect holiday - pure white sand beach in front and clear blue waters - we had a beautiful time here for our beach vacation! I'm giving this hotel my best recommendation!KarenUnited Arab Emirates
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 74 reviewsEVERYTHING 😻 the pictures don't do it just. This place is beautiful and soooo peace. They staff is sweet and Jane is the best she has been so sweet and kind we are definitely coming back.EstherKenya
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 89 reviewsIt 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
EmmanuelUnited States - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 41 reviewsCosy, comfortable, clean hotel. Francesca is a great host and has excellent recommendations! Rooms had hot water and AC. Hotel near to town and fortama beachRRushabKenya
- From US$190 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 192 reviewsThis is my second time at the hotel and I am happy that this time food/drinks were excellent all throughout, very attentive staff and good water sports.Yvan N.Kenya
- 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 218 reviewsThe hotel is beautiful. The salt water pool was a delight as was the beach which is just stunning. Staff lovely and friendly. Best margaritas in town!AmishaUnited Kingdom
- From US$113 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 204 reviewsRooms are big, comfortable and clean. Beach is beautiful. The facilities of Papa Remo (same owner, next door) offer the best food in town.EdytaPoland
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 364 reviewsThe ocean view is great. Its also very close to the main Watamu town center. The pool was also nice and the attendant there was great.FrankKenya
- 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 218 reviewsThe staff are so friendly. Amazing property beach front and close to all other activitiesKwetondaUganda
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 133 reviewsCrystal Bay Resort is located in one of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya.WayneKenya
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