Watamu

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Watamu Bay Beach, Watamu, Kilifi County, Kenya
Watamu Bay Beach, Watamu, Kilifi County, Kenya
Chair and green trees on a white sand beach. Watamu, Kenya - Africa.
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Yes, the sea is really really green !!!
Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road Watamu
The price is ₩254,963 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
₩254,963
₩300,856 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (91 reviews)
Great place to stay on the beach in Watamu, proximity to Malindi international airport was super given construction between Mombasa and Watamu! The private adults pool is amazing for those without kids that want a quiet pool. If you are across from the dining/entertainment area though it is loud ...

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Turtle Bay Beach Club
Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road Watamu
The price is ₩207,613 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
₩207,613
₩244,983 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Watamu. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (38 reviews)
Check in went poorly as there was some confusion regarding a change in meal options. Then the room we were put in had a leaky A/C unit so we were moved to another room which we then had problems with the door lock. I have to say that with all of these minor problems they were rectified very quickly. ...

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Sun Palm Beach Resort
Kobe Suite Resort

Kobe Suite Resort

4.5 out of 5
Turtle Bay Road Watamu Kilifi County
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
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

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Kobe Suite Resort
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.
Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
Nydelig område med fantastisk basseng midt mellom husene. Store rom med deilig uteområde (balkong). Tilbereding av frokost som ble servert på balkongen - topp start på dagen. Hyggelige ansatte.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Rafiki Village
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

3.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this 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 Jul 8, 2024

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Vosteen Home Holidays

Vosteen Home Holidays

2.5 out of 5
Gede Watamu Rd Watamu Kilifi County
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins ...
Vosteen Home Holidays
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.

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