Watamu

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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

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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 26 to Sep 27
₩97,209
₩114,706 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews)
"Staff were not helpful to clients requests. Okay to stay but not for a dream experience."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

The ONE
AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Watamu Beach Road Watamu Kilifi County
The price is ₩101,302 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
₩101,302
₩119,536 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (20 reviews)
"Worth the money. Food and drinks are pretty good too."

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2026

AHG Lion Beach 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 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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