Watamu

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Watamu
Watamu
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
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Turtle Bay Beach Club
Turtle Bay Beach Club
3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road, Watamu
The price is AED 620 per night from May 28 to May 29
AED 620
AED 761 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (84 reviews)
"The place needs some work"

Reviewed on 15 March 2025

Turtle Bay Beach Club
AHG Lion Beach Resort
AHG Lion Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is AED 345 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
AED 345
AED 408 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (12 reviews)
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at your property and wanted to share my experience. The hotel was clean and well maintained, and I was especially impressed by the friendliness of the staff. The food was excellent, and my room was spotless and comfortable. The only minor drawback was the distance ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

AHG Lion Beach Resort
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm
3 out of 5
Jacaranda Road, Kembe Kibabamshe 367, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is AED 342 per night from May 28 to May 29
AED 342
AED 698 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
St Thomas December visit
"The general conditions are good, rooms are nice and clean and airconditioners works well. Pool is Nice and clean. Food was good although no meat ( bacon and sausages) for breakfast in last 3 days of visit. Management does not adjust to needs - we were keen on Tusker Lite and although the resort is ..."

Reviewed on 26 December 2022

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Avana by Profitable Hospitality Kenya
Avana by Profitable Hospitality Kenya
3.5 out of 5
jacaranda road watamu, 12, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are ...
Avana by Profitable Hospitality Kenya
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
3.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
"Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!"

Reviewed on 8 July 2024

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
House / Villa - Watamu
House / Villa - Watamu
Watamu
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
Excellent stay
"We stayed over the Christmas and New Year period and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were courteous and professional and both Franklyn (the property caretaker) and Patrick (the chef) were truly outstanding."

Reviewed on 3 January 2023

House / Villa - Watamu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Watamu

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Poor place with almost nothing to do around.But it was fun.

4/5 - Good

UnhappyCustomer

Beautiful place to visit and relax.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Hell's Kitchen just North Malindi, well worth the drive there. A 'must see' place

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

In low season there are way too many touts about for the amount of travellers and it gets really tiring having to constantly deal with them. In high season I am sure it isn't such a problem

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Struggling beach resort with beautiful beaches and questionable facilities.

4/5 - Good

Alexander

Watamu is a town with numerous beautiful, ambient and cost friendly beach hotels and resorts not to mention the awesome Watamu Marine National park. The locals are friendly and hospitable. I'd recommend Watamu any day.