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Kobe Suite Resort

4.5 star property
Travelers find tropical paradise at this beachfront resort where white sand meets turquoise waters and oceanfront dining creates memorable experiences

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Kobe Suite Resort near Watamu Beach offers a perfect retreat. Guests can enjoy Swedish massages at the spa and meals with Indian Ocean views. The property features laundry facilities and two outdoor pools with comfortable sun loungers for relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Suite, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Garden view

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Suite, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Executive Studio Suite | Terrace/patio

Executive Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Ocean view

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Luxury Apartment, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Apartment, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Ocean view

About the neighborhood

Located in Watamu, Kobe Suite Resort is in a regional park and on the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Vasco da Gama Pillar are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. Malindi Beach and Baobab Golf Course at Vipingo Ridge are two other places to visit that come recommended. With snorkeling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Watamu travel guide
Map
Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80202

What's nearby

  • 655566604
    Watamu Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hardworking fishing boat in Malindi #beach #lifeatexpedia #sunset
    Malindi Beach
    35 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Mida Creek
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ruins of Gedi
    23 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar
    36 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffe Da Yessica
    8 min walk
  • Gecko Resort Watamu
    9 min walk
  • kobe
    1 min walk
  • Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon
    7 min drive
  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    8 min drive

About this property

Kobe Suite Resort

Luxury hotel near Watamu Beach
Located close to Mida Creek and Ruins of Gedi, Kobe Suite Resort provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a manicure/pedicure, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Kobe Beach Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Kobe Suite Resort offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kobe Beach Restaurant
  • La Terrazza Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 65
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 65 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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

Property is also known as

Kobe Suite Resort Hotel
Kobe Suite Resort Watamu
Kobe Suite Resort Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Kobe Suite Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Kobe Suite Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kobe Suite Resort?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 65 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kobe Suite Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Kobe Suite Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Kobe Suite Resort located?

Located in Watamu, this beachfront hotel is in a regional park and within a 15-minute walk of Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi and Malindi Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Kobe Suite Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is located on one of the best beaches in Watamu. The staff is fantastic. Janet accommodated our late check-out and went above and beyond when our AC wasn’t working. We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely, relaxing stay at Kobe Suites. The staff were all exceptionally friendly and helpful and nothing was ever too much trouble for them. It is a well-designed hotel on the best stretch of beach in Watamu which is also part of the nature reserve. When we dined in, the food and drink was excellent and moderately priced.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Enjoyed the stay. Shame about the room.

Pros: Lovely staff, low key laid back (non-intrusive) beach club vibe, good restaurant, great views and good sheltered pool at back. No sight of the curio market and the massed sun beds on the beach in front but slightly to the left of the hotel. Cons: A rock hard mattress (which, when we checked out, they said they would have changed if we'd asked). Room is large but has the colour, charm and minimalist feel of a concrete bunker. No hot water came through the shower, which had to be fixed. Immediately, behind the room (Room 18) - about 3 metres away - there's a fence, the other side of which is an industrial-size washing machine which thunders into action twice before 7.45 a.m. and continues afterwards.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

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

Best hotel in Watamu

One of the most beautiful resorts in Watamu. Perfect for a long weekend Great Italian restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne, ruhige und moderne Unterkunft mit durchweg freundlichem und aufmerksamem Personal. Die zwei Salzwasserpools sind groß genug und es sind immer genügend Liegen vorhanden. Der Strandabschnitt vor dem Hotel ist bei Ebbe wunderschön mit klarem und flachem Wasser, sodass man über freiliegende Sandbänke weit ins Meer laufen und trotzdem baden kann. Etwas schade, dass deswegen täglich zwei bis drei kleinere Ausflugsboote hier anlegen um diesen tollen Strand zu genießen. Bei Flut war ein Baden bei uns nicht möglich. Das Frühstücksbuffet sowie das Abendessen ist ebenfalls sehr gut. Abends kann man aus mehrheitlich italienischen Gerichten aus der Karte wählen. Es gibt jedoch auch eine Auswahl an internationalen oder afrikanischen Gerichten. Da die Unterkunft etwas abgelegen ist, muss man für den Transport nach Watamu auf Taxis oder Tuktuks zurückgreifen, diese können jedoch vom Hotel organisiert werden.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Albergo carino, le stanze sono grandi, si mangia bene ed è ben curato. Essendo un albergo per famiglie ci sono molti bambini (rumorosi). Il personale non è sempre stato corretto nei nostri confronti: durante la colazione avevamo ordinato un espresso che, solo a ora di pranzo, abbiamo scoperto essere a pagamento senza che ci fosse stato comunicato prima. Inoltre, in fase di check out, il totale da pagare era sbagliato in quanto erano stati addebitati costi aggiuntivi legati a consumazioni non effettuate; dopo averlo fatto notare, non c’è stato uno scusa, ma anzi abbiamo dovuto controprovare con tutti gli scontrini (che ci eravamo tenuti) che quelle consumazioni non erano state effettuate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the room and decor . The staff was great. I enjoyed the restaurant. I wish there were lounge chairs on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Amazing stay - hard to leave!!

Really great hotel. Staff were super friendly and helpful, food was delicious and rooms/area around the hotel was lovely. Kobe is on a really nice section of the beach - perfect swimming out to the sandbar. Lots of tuktuks/motorbikes outside the main gate if you need to get anywhere. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax. Very clean, god food and excellent service. The beach is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

Fantastic boutique hotel on best beach

Amazing beach and food. Very good service. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Nella

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maymuchka

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristobal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helmut Karl-Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alzaane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALESSANDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023