Watamu

Travel Guide

A sandy beach with clear water, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a partly cloudy sky.
Three starfish on a sandy beach with seaweed and debris.
A sandy beach with large rock formations and clear blue water.
A person in a canoe on a calm body of water during sunset.
A pier extending into the water with a sunset in the background.

Where to stay in Watamu

Find the best Watamu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Watamu
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Watamu Village

Watamu Village might not have many top sights, but Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Turtle Bay Area

While Turtle Bay Area might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi.

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is ₩329,488 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
₩329,488
₩388,796 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
Hemingways Watamu
The ONE

The ONE

4 out of 5
Kanani Road Watamu Kilifi County
The price is ₩97,209 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
₩97,209
₩114,706 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
"Staff were not helpful to clients requests. Okay to stay but not for a dream experience."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

The ONE
Medina Palms

Medina Palms

4.5 out of 5
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
The price is ₩435,846 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
₩435,846
₩514,303 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Good hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Medina Palms
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 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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"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
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"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
Arica Palm Villa Watamu

Arica Palm Villa Watamu

3 out of 5
Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this apartment in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
Arica Palm 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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