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Watamu
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Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road, Watamu
The price is AED 675 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
AED 675
AED 816 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (89 reviews)
"Nice property even if it is a little bit outdated. Special mention for the staff and hair salon."

Reviewed on 10 September 2025

Turtle Bay Beach Club
Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road, Watamu
Fully refundable
The price is AED 364 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
AED 364
AED 430 total
30 Sep - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Watamu. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
"This was the most magical vacation and guesthouse that we have ever stayed at! The facilities are gorgeous and the staff is so sweet and accommodating (and always available) and we LOVED the big and beautiful pool. I think floating around in the water at night with the palm trees swaying above me ..."

Reviewed on 23 March 2024

Sun Palm Beach Resort
Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is AED 913 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
AED 913
AED 1,077 total
25 Sep - 26 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
"Fantastic staff and beautiful views of the ocean"

Reviewed on 11 September 2025

Hemingways 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.
Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort

Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort

3.5 out of 5
Watamu Beach, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot 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
Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
Soggiorno africano
"Positivo il soggiorno stile africano, poco chiari riguardo al pagamento della cena. Meglio accordarsi prima o andare a fare la spesa con loro se si ha tempo. Una volta se ne è andata la luce ma dopo poco è ritornata, hanno attivato il gruppo elettrogeno probabilmente che faceva rumore dal mio appartamento. ..."

Reviewed on 6 January 2025

Rafiki Village
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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Top Destination
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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.