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Watamu Bay Ora Resort

Property class: 3.5

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You can look forward to a poolside bar, shopping on site, and a garden at Watamu Bay Ora Resort. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sun loungers. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and ocean views at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the balcony.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Oceanfront

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on a private beach, Watamu Bay Ora Resort is in Watamu Village, a neighborhood in Watamu. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. Visit our Watamu travel guide
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Watamu - Kenya, Watamu

What's nearby

  • A beach with a thatched umbrella, wooden lounge chairs, and a clear blue sea.
    Watamu Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A person in a canoe on a calm body of water during sunset.
    Mida Creek
    8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • A beach with a boat on the water and the sun setting in the background.
    Malindi Beach
    27 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Prawn Lake
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ruins of Gedi
    15 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Isla Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Willy Beach Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Hemingways Bar
    3 min drive
  • Papaya Beach Bar
    9 min walk

About this property

Watamu Bay Ora Resort

  • Family-friendly resort near Watamu Beach
  • At Watamu Bay Ora Resort, you can look forward to a poolside bar, shopping on site, and a garden. With amenities like a private beach and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and ocean views at the two on-site restaurants. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Other perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Multilingual staff, beach towels, and a gift shop
    • Beach umbrellas and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All 150 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like safes and minibars.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • malindi restaurant
  • watamu restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 71 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Watamu Bay Ora Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Watamu Bay Ora 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 Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Watamu Bay Ora Resort located?

Located in Watamu Village, this beachfront resort is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake, and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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