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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central wooden column, a white sofa, a pink chair, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A sandy patio with white chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with turquoise waters and a wooden fence.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a tropical garden and the ocean.

1. Kobe Suite Resort

2.5 km from Prawn Lake

Laurie

AED 641

AED 757 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.

A room with a view of a beach and palm trees, featuring a white sofa and a small table.

A room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are arched windows and a door leading to another room.

A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

2. Medina Palms

Turtle Bay Area, 1.2 km from Prawn Lake

Sean

AED 1,123

AED 1,325 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with a beach, multiple swimming pools, and palm trees.

A balcony with white railings, two white chairs with striped cushions, a small table with a bottle and flowers, and a view of the sea with a palm tree and boats.

3. Hemingways Watamu

1.6 km from Prawn Lake

Andrew

AED 836

AED 986 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A resort with a pool surrounded by thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A beach view from a covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, white cushioned seating, and a view of the ocean with boats.

A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and several boats. There are palm trees and beach chairs visible.

A lush garden with tall palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

4. Blue Bay Village

2.1 km from Prawn Lake

EMMA R

AED 579

AED 693 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and well-lit pathways.

Two women sitting on wooden chairs under a covered area with a view of the ocean.

5. AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu Village, 3.2 km from Prawn Lake

Pacharaporn

AED 295

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A wooden interior with a thatched roof, multiple seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a sofa with cushions, a wooden table with decorative items, and a stone wall.

A wooden-framed room with a thatched roof, a stone wall, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

6. Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Turtle Bay Area, 1.6 km from Prawn Lake

kim

AED 289

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with clear waters, a sandy beach, and several small islands.

A stage with a red carpet, floral decorations, and a white backdrop.

A paved entrance area with a covered structure, palm trees, and a fence.

7. Watamu Adventist Resort

Watamu Village, 2.8 km from Prawn Lake

AED 83

AED 97 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and large windows allowing natural light.

A four-poster bed with a white canopy, a bedside table, a mirror, and a shelf with a radio.

A spacious outdoor lounge area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, under a covered roof with ceiling fans.

8. Paradise Lagoon B&B

Watamu Village, 3.2 km from Prawn Lake

AED 165

AED 195 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A curved white wicker sofa with teal cushions and patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a thatched roof ceiling.

A traditional thatched-roof building with a stone pathway leading to a covered entrance.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and tables, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden desk, and a TV.

9. The One Watamu Bay

Watamu Village, 2.6 km from Prawn Lake

AED 937

AED 1,133 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A courtyard with a pathway, palm trees, and a building with arches.

A covered outdoor area with a curved roof, white columns, and a staircase leading up to it.

A neatly made bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a wall with a decorative pattern.

10. 2 Livu Villas Watamu

Turtle Bay Area, 0.8 km from Prawn Lake

AED 366

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.

A resort with a pool, multiple balconies, and lush greenery.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a multi-story building with balconies.

11. Penthouse on the Beach

Watamu Village, 3 km from Prawn Lake

AED 628

AED 782 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A spacious room with a thatched roof, wicker furniture, a large bed, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a statue, and potted plants.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a clear pool, and thatched-roof structures.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large framed artwork of a lion's face.

12. Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

19.1 km from Prawn Lake

David

AED 680

AED 813 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A poolside area with thatched-roof structures, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden stools, and a person serving drinks.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bench, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area.

13. The Charming Lonno Lodge

6.6 km from Prawn Lake

EUAN

AED 1,097

AED 1,295 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

14. Visiwa Beach Resort

4.3 km from Prawn Lake

Jeffrey

AED 542

AED 653 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A thatched-roof building with a central open space, surrounded by a stone pathway and greenery.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure and lush greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A covered outdoor seating area with stone flooring, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

15. Eco Villas Watamu

3.7 km from Prawn Lake

Maya

AED 157

AED 186 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A beachside lounge with thatched roof, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea.

A room with a bed, a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.

A clear blue pool with a wooden pergola and lounge chairs.

A spa area with a pool, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence, overlooking a body of water.

16. Rock and Sea Resort

4.4 km from Prawn Lake

Anonymous traveler

AED 1,204

AED 1,428 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a thatched hut, and wooden lounge chairs.

A beachside seating area with wooden chairs and a wooden structure, overlooking the ocean.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a thatched umbrella, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and stone flooring.

17. Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

20.2 km from Prawn Lake

Kevin

AED 791

AED 933 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.

A person in a bathtub with candles and towels.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple dome-shaped buildings, a large swimming pool, and a beachfront.

A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.

18. The ONE

10 km from Prawn Lake

Vincent

AED 237

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A beach with palm trees, beach chairs, and umbrellas.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of greenery outside.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a plant and a white chair.

19. Billionaire Resort & Retreat

17.5 km from Prawn Lake

Josh

AED 1,265

AED 1,610 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and thatched-roof structures.

A beach setting with a bed, candles, and tiki torches.

A spacious indoor area with wooden furniture, a central table, and a thatched roof structure.

A cozy lounge area with a wooden ceiling, white sofas with patterned cushions, a coffee table with books and decorative items, and a view of palm trees through a lattice structure.

20. Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

18.5 km from Prawn Lake

Derrick

AED 643

AED 784 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Prawn Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kobe Suite Resort	9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Medina Palms	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Hemingways Watamu	9.2 Wonderful 75 reviews	View
Blue Bay Village	9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
AHG Lion Beach Resort	7.6 Good 20 reviews	View

Top Prawn Lake Hotel Reviews

Hemingways Watamu

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay, the staff were all so friendly and helpful, the setting is beautiful, food is great, couldn't have asked for a better experience."

Visiwa Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This was a fantastic place to stay. The staff were lovely and the hotel facilities and good were top notch. The Tuk Tuk driver, Kodak, they recommended became a core part of our trip. Recommended."

AHG Lion Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"Worth the money. Food and drinks are pretty good too."

Medina Palms

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Turtle Bay Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"Très bon accueil par Janet et le reste du personnel. Excellent service tout au long du séjour. La nourriture était variée et de qualité. Merci pour tout, Turtle Bay Resort!"

Watamu Ascot Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, nice pool"

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

10/10 Excellent

"the property is very clean and all the staff are extremely friendly. They made me feel very relaxed and safe. Most days I had the sole use of the pool! Perhaps the chef could do with a few pointers and it would have been great to have a small fridge in my room which was lovely and clean. was well cared for and really enjoyed my stay....5 gold stars!"

Sun Palm Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly "

Aquarius Club International Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The say was beautiful, the staff was friendly and helpful and the property was clean. One surprise was that almost all guests where Italian and the food selection at breakfast wasn’t too much. But overall I’ll give it. 9 out of 10"

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8.6/10 (28 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Prawn Lake?

Prawn Lake is located in Watamu. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Prawn Lake?

Adjacent to Prawn Lake, Garoda Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Hemingways Watamu and Medina Palms.

How many hotels are there close to Prawn Lake?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Prawn Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Prawn Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Prawn Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Prawn Lake?

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Our top choices for Prawn Lake hotels

1. Kobe Suite Resort

2. Medina Palms

3. Hemingways Watamu

4. Blue Bay Village

5. AHG Lion Beach Resort

6. Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

7. Watamu Adventist Resort

8. Paradise Lagoon B&B

9. The One Watamu Bay

10. 2 Livu Villas Watamu

11. Penthouse on the Beach

12. Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

13. The Charming Lonno Lodge

14. Visiwa Beach Resort

15. Eco Villas Watamu

16. Rock and Sea Resort

17. Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

18. The ONE

19. Billionaire Resort & Retreat

20. Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

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Top Prawn Lake Hotel Reviews

Hemingways Watamu

Visiwa Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort

Medina Palms

Turtle Bay Beach Club

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Sun Palm Beach Resort

Aquarius Club International Resort

Other attractions near Prawn Lake

Watamu Beach

Mida Creek

Ruins of Gedi

Marine Park

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