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Watamu
Watamu
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Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road, Watamu
The price is ₩138,185 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
₩138,185
₩163,059 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 Mar 23, 2024

Sun Palm Beach Resort
Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road, Watamu
The price is ₩297,629 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
₩297,629
₩351,203 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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! (88 reviews)
"This resort is unique in the combination of guests it hosts:: I love that even during Kenya's high international tourism season there are always lots of Kenyan families at Turtle Bay. The price is reasonable, and keeps the beauty of the Kenya coast available to the people it belongs to while also ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Turtle Bay Beach Club
Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is ₩317,108 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
₩317,108
₩374,187 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (48 reviews)
"Lovely to stay at Hemingways! As beautiful as ever. Staff and facilities first class!"

Reviewed on Jan 9, 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
Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu

Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu

4 out of 5
Kasa Tatu Cottages, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 4-star villa in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private plunge pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
Kasa Tatu Cottages 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 Jan 6, 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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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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