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Turtle Bay Beach Club
Hotel in Watamu
On 656 feet of sandy beach and direct in the Watamu National Marine Park, Turtle Bay is one of Kenya’s most extensive all inclusive hotels.
Carcatella
Italy
The pool was great, the food had a good variety, the location was fantastic, just in front of the beach. The resort was clean and the staff very helpful
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
192 reviews
Price from$190per night
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Watamu
Located in Watamu, a 12-minute walk from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Jerry
United States of America
Breakfast was spot on. Location was pretty decent. A little far removed from restaurants/shopping and such, but that is kinda what I wanted so was very good for my needs. I answered no regarding the question above "Did the price I paid match the expectations I had when I booked". I answered no because the facility far exceeded my expectation. I felt it was a very good value.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
51 reviews
Price from$134per night
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
Hotel in Watamu
Facing the beachfront, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm offers 5-star accommodations in Watamu and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.
wycliffe
Kenya
staff
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
37 reviews
Price from$119per night
Alawi Home
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Alawi Home is located in the Watamu Beach district in Watamu, 5.7 mi from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
8 reviews
Price from$200per night
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Located in Watamu, a few steps from Papa Remo Beach, Watamu Adventist Beach Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Omanwa
Kenya
Cleanliness
5.1
Scored 5.1
Average
Rated fair
30 reviews
Price from$34.20per night
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched sun umbrellas and a private beach area.
Tom
United Kingdom
Charming is an apt name for this beautiful hidden away gem. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, really working hard to ensure our stay was a dream romantic romp. They even prepared a tailored vegan alternative menu that was an unexpected touch of care. We're truly grateful to Silvia and her team.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
13 reviews
Price from$336per night
Mawe Zuri Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around a 9-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.2 miles away from Watamu Bay Beach.
Maureen
Kenya
The serenity and quietness of the hotel!!! Just perfect! And being at the sea front made evenings perfect for a sit and chill watching the sunset and listening to the wind. The staff were also exceptionally polite and friendly.
If you’re looking to rejuvenate and take some time out. This is it! I think I found my spot anytime am off for R&R 😁
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
115 reviews
Price from$95per night
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in Watamu Beach, 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. Guests can have a drink at the...
Sanne
Netherlands
It was really beautiful, the staff was amazing and it is very calm. Very good for a trip when you want to relax.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
14 reviews
Price from$115per night
Lalasalama B&B
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Located in Watamu, a few steps from Watamu Bay Beach, Lalasalama B&B has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Ogola
Kenya
The cleanliness
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
67 reviews
Price from$46per night
Lily Palm Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Located in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 4.3 mi from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort features 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
matthew
United States of America
they had comfortable rooms
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
436 reviews
Price from$102per night
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6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 37 reviews
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Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 sun umbrellas and a private beach area.
Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 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 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 51 reviewsLocated in Watamu, a 12-minute walk from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel has accommodations 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· 436 reviewsLocated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 4.3 mi from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort features 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
The place is very beautiful! The staff are quite friendly.
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What Guests Said About Watamu:
- 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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- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 218 reviewsThis is probably one of the best hotels I have stayed in in my life. - the location is perfect, on the sand beach of Watamu, far enough from the core city so very calm - the staff is extremely competent and agile. For example, they organized an emergency PCR test taken on site in less than one hour. - the best dinner I had in Africa. The pan fried salmon was worthy of a Michelin restaurant - the hotel itself, its pools, restaurant, rooms and decoration are done in the finest way. It’s tasteful under every aspect.
AntoineFrance - From $79.23 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 85 reviewsThe location was super: wery close to ocean, a little bit far from Watamu so it was quiet and private. The beautiful Garoda beach was 2km walking distance. There were kind and friendly community. They help me with everything I needed. It was supernice to have tasty meals together with them. You can see a Milkyway in the sky and monkeys in the morning playing on the roof. This is haven for naturelovers.TiinaEstonia
- From $100 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 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 - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 7 reviewsThe location is very good. It's close to the main Watamu shopping center and a few meters from the all-weather road. It is close to essential services - Gas station, Pharmacy, eateries, and a shopping mall. One can walk to the Beach too! The lady taking care of the facility - Anna- is such a kind soul. She consulted on our breakfast needs and checked constantly if we were fine.NguoKenya
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 10 reviewsGreat staff - Jojo was really helpful in getting me sorted with everything to do in Watamu. Erik the regular Boda driver also was incredible and always available to pick and drop me off to places. Great location - walking distance to Papa Remos and the beach. Easy to get a boda to main Watamu village. I liked the room size and also liked that I had a kitchen to cook.MonicaUnited Kingdom
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 7 reviews- Beautiful communal spaces including a huge sofa/TV area and dining table, open kitchen and lovely pool - The staff are fantastic: George, plus the two lovely women who cleaned the room every day and the night security guard - Good, quiet location in Watamu Town - Amazing value for money!BarneyUnited Kingdom
- From $135 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 160 reviewsHotel exterior and room interior, views, staff was very nice and the service is impeccable, good kitchen, nice pool, good wifi all over the place, attention to details from the manager - even the music playlist and the volume was just perfect. Overall, definitely a place to recommend!Marko ValenticCroatia
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 386 reviewsThe beach is great, the ocean was clean. The hotel allows you privacy and has an amazing calm atmosphere considering that its big. There are places around that you can explore/walk in to such as bars, restaurants or walk at the beach. The pool is great, as well as drinks.ZuzanaCzech Republic
- From $211 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 215 reviewsThe location was perfect. Right on a private beach, close enough to town to enjoy other restaurants. Lovely friendly staff at the hotel. On site bar Lichthaus was incredible. Great food and sundowners. Snorkling tour team and guest relations were lovely.cassandraUnited Kingdom
- 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 - From $254 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 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 - 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 17 reviewsEverything about the place was amazing, from the host, the location, the facilities, everything. Strategic location allowing access to every beatiful scene Watamu offers. An amazing place for a getaway stay.AAllanKenya
- 8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 15 reviewsthe house is as described. it has air-conditioning which functions well, when there is electricity in Watamu. The local team, led by Hasimi, were helpful and available when needed.Andrew O-SUnited Kingdom
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 364 reviewsThe location was central in Watamu Great access to the beach Restaurant has good food Comfortable to relax and no need to always leave the hotel Overall great facilitiesMorumoSouth Africa
- From $42.75 per night6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 2 reviewsLocation to the beach is perfect, less than a minute walk The interior finish of the house was awesome The kitchen cutlery was perfect and smart Relatable and friendly staffJamesKenya
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 364 reviewsLovely traditional Kenya hotel. Small number of rooms, great views from restaurant, good food with daily changing menu and friendly staff.
NeilUnited Kingdom - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 218 reviewsThe staff are so friendly. Amazing property beach front and close to all other activitiesKwetondaUganda
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 436 reviewsThe ocean view and the hotel service. The place is generally good for family.BethKenya
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 386 reviewsThe pool is great. The beach front area is nice, but the pool is kid size.
Olegs ZenkovsKenya - From $113 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 203 reviewsThe beach was very close to the hotel and the food at lunch was very good.Daisy KorirKenya
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