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Turtle Bay Beach Club
Hotel in Watamu
On 200 metres of sandy beach and direct in the Watamu National Marine Park, Turtle Bay is one of Kenya’s most extensive all inclusive hotels.
Catherine
United Kingdom
The staff and location
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
191 reviews
Price from£152.18per night
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Watamu
Set in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Putity
Kenya
I loved the minimalistic interior decor & aesthetics. The food was great as well. Staff were really kind & warm.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
51 reviews
Price from£107.32per night
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
Hotel in Watamu
Facing the beachfront, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.
Maureen
Kenya
Friendly staff, good food, ambience was good, not crowded and private beach
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
37 reviews
Price from£95.31per night
Alawi Home
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Alawi Home is situated in the Watamu Beach district in Watamu, 9.1 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
johnson
United Kingdom
I loved the house design, the location right on the beach, and the lovely staff.
Such a beautiful relaxing ambience, thanks to each and every one involved.
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
7 reviews
Price from£160.19per night
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Situated in Watamu, 90 metres from Papa Remo Beach, Watamu Adventist Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Ronoh
Kenya
Great location. Very kind and helpful staff.
5.1
Scored 5.1
Average
Rated passable
30 reviews
Price from£27.39per night
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts.
Manraj
South Africa
A very warm welcome from the Managenent
Rooms are out of this world, very uniquely designed. Wow
A romantic valentines dinner by the pool was special.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
13 reviews
Price from£269.11per night
Mawe Zuri Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2 km away from Watamu Bay Beach.
Benedict
Australia
Peaceful. Comfortable bed. Inviting swimming pool. Exceptional service from staff.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
112 reviews
Price from£76.09per night
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Ascot Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino.
Mariella
Kenya
The rooms were very clean. The staff were amazing. Beautiful pool and surrounding area. Thank you.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
13 reviews
Price from£92.11per night
Lalasalama B&B
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Situated in Watamu, 80 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Lalasalama B&B features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Chris
Kenya
Friendly staff, central location, value for money
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
64 reviews
Price from£32.04per night
Lily Palm Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Situated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 7 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort boasts 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
Mutheu
Kenya
Hotel restaurant when it was open was brilliant. Excellent menu, fantastic Italian wines and prosecco on the winelist. Very good pizza as well.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
432 reviews
Price from£81.69per night
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Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 41 reviewsBoutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu.
very nice and comfortable, clean and staff super friendly and helpful
9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 13 reviewsLonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts.
Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 13 reviewsAscot Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino.
The accomodation was very nice, clean and the staff was amazing!
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 51 reviewsSet in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Séjour exceptionnel. Je recommande ce merveilleux hôtel.
Lily Palm Resort
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 433 reviewsSituated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 7 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort boasts 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
The place is very beautiful! The staff are quite friendly.
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What guests said about Watamu:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
Interesting town, much to see, like the TAAF Snake Farm,...
Interesting town, much to see, like the TAAF Snake Farm, where I was for a course, the Gede ruins and much more. Good infrastructure, which is not in all coastal towns in Kenya the case. The beach in front of Papa Remo is alone worth going there!ChrisKenya - 10Scored 10
Watamu is a place to be..
Watamu is a place to be..I enjoyed my stay,i walked on the beautiful white sand beach.I enjoyed music at Mkoko bar and restaurant near Mapango beach. I had a night disco at starlight and the locals are friendly,, always taking care of us and ask if we are okay. I will obviously come back next year.AAnonymous - 4.0Scored 4.0
Watamu is beautiful , but unfortunately too touristical for...
Watamu is beautiful , but unfortunately too touristical for me. Heavily overpriced for Kenya. People who like bust tourist spots will like it though... traditionally many Italians, if you want to avoid those, Watamu is also not your choiceAAnonymousGermany - 10Scored 10
Watamu has lovely people, tourists are so safe its unreal.
Watamu has lovely people, tourists are so safe its unreal. Large Italian population and visitors, so most hotels and resteuraunts are italian owned. Best place to eat and the most jawdropping view is from Ocean Sports.
David - 10Scored 10
Watamu as such is lovely with a few good public beaches.
Watamu as such is lovely with a few good public beaches. Restaurants are galore and most really good, although mostly expensive. Among the coastal towns I visited in Kenya and Tanzania, I have come back to Watamu most often. The water is crystal clear, the beach white and not overrun, and the area offers enough activities to not get boring.JoachimGermany - 8.0Scored 8.0
Local administration and hoteliers should strive to attract...
Local administration and hoteliers should strive to attract more local tourists. Overdependence on foreigners leads to exaggerated prices in addition to leaving Watamu as a ghost town especially in low season.Kinini
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- From £63.46 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 85 reviewsHow close can you get to Paradise? Pretty close! At least when you stay at A Rocha Watamu. Surrounded by untouched nature, birds singing, colourful lizzards peacefully walking by. Good traditional kenyan food and the possibilit to get in touch with the researchers and volunteers monitoring birds and reefs. Unforgettable sunrises at this dream of beach. An atmosphere as peace- and respectful towards the environment. Nice conversations with other guests or employees. This is indeed a happy place for all those who favor natures luxuries.
TomGermany - 8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 118 reviewsThe staff was super friendly, especially the manager. He even came on his day off to show us around. The room was quite spacious with a large balcony and nice sofas outside. Also, the location is great! Even though the way to the beach is littered and rather stinky, once you get to the beach (and it's literally 2 minutes of walk), it's really nice. And there are some really good restaurants on the beach! We felt safe in the neighborhood, even when getting back to the hotel after sunset.
ClaudiaPoland - From £108.13 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 157 reviewsWe generally loved EVERYTHING about The Mida Creek and had to extend by one night to enjoy fully. From the staff, room, views, food, boat rides. The waters are also very calm on this other side. We loved how intimate the place is, it's such a great hide out. We really enjoyed the boat rides to and fro the hotel, that was such an experience on its own. This is our current favorite place in Watamu and we will be back. Thank you Mariam and team for such great services.
NancyKenya - From £90.50 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 201 reviewsThis resort was a hidden gem. Through Booking.com, the rates were exceptional. The resort is located directly on one of Watamus' most beautiful beaches. The staff were both friendly and very accommodating. The rooms were unusually large by resort standards. The breakfast was delicious with flexible hours. The GM was always on hand to make sure were had everything we needed. We will make this one of our top choices when returning to Kenyas' coast.
SandraUnited States - 7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 1 reviewThe location is great for access to most places in Watamu and we walked to the beach. There are restaurants in Watamu village that you can walk to at any hour. We were on the same road with the rest of the family so it was super convenient to drive down to them in minutes. Safe parking. Secure compound. The host and caretaker were available when needed and were friendly ladies.PatrickKenya
- From £27.22 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 10 reviewsGreat staff - Jojo was really helpful in getting me sorted with everything to do in Watamu. Erik the regular Boda driver also was incredible and always available to pick and drop me off to places. Great location - walking distance to Papa Remos and the beach. Easy to get a boda to main Watamu village. I liked the room size and also liked that I had a kitchen to cook.
MonicaUnited Kingdom - From £203.44 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 177 reviewsThis is a fabulous hotel with its own private beach and the wind based water sports are complimentary which is a nice touch. The suite was large, the bed super comfortable and the breakfast all one might expect. The croissant could have been made in France! Pools are warm and a good mix of shade and sunny spots.
guyUnited Kingdom - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 218 reviewsKobe was paradise! The location was idyllic, room very spacious and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, food delicious and very good value. The ambience was peaceful, chic and relaxing. Pools were quiet and super clean. The beach was easily accessible and good for walks into Watamu. We will be back!
FionaUnited Kingdom - From £152.18 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 191 reviewsAmazing location with close proximity to Watamu town. It has very welcoming and professional staff. All the meals were great with a good ambience overlooking the beach. I loved the garden; the area was well landscaped with full of well cut grass and palm trees.JustinKenya
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 433 reviewsBreakfast could have been improved upon. Omelettes were made fresh, but otherwise options were limited in the buffet. Slices of cheese and deli meat. Pool was stunning with view of the ocean. Beach was beautiful. Great relaxing area of Watamu.NathanielUnited States
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 386 reviewsIt’s a really nice hotel! The staff is amazing, ready to welcome you and treat you well. A good place to relax: right in front of the beach, another nice pool in the garden with a bar. Restaurant is delicious. Best aperol I ever had!
ThainaUnited Arab Emirates - From £33.64 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 64 reviewsThe location was superb, just a minute's walk from the beach. The room exuded coziness and boasted beautiful furniture. The bathroom was decently appointed with an appealing setup. Additionally, breakfast was delicious.JoshuaCanada
- From £203.44 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 177 reviews☆☆☆☆☆It has evertything you need for a perfect holiday - pure white sand beach in front and clear blue waters - we had a beautiful time here for our beach vacation! I'm giving this hotel my best recommendation!
KarenUnited Arab Emirates - 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 15 reviewsthe house is as described. it has air-conditioning which functions well, when there is electricity in Watamu. The local team, led by Hasimi, were helpful and available when needed.
Andrew O-SUnited Kingdom - From £155.98 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 163 reviewsEverything was amazing at Visiwa. A sweet, intimate space with the beach right in front of the property. The restaurant serves delicious food and the staff all superb.BrunaBrazil
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 364 reviewsThe location is amazing, just in front of the sea. It’s a simple but nice hotel with a very comfortable bed, we slept so good every day!
LuciaSpain - From £212.65 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 72 reviewsOne of the best facilities at Watamu. Beautiful and serene. Excellent staff at the bar lounge and the best pizzas in the africa.
RiteshIndia - 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 386 reviewsThe hotel has good facilities. The staff at the pool were very helpful. We really enjoyed the beach.
hildaKenya - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 218 reviewsThe beach in front was good for swim and walk and rooms were very comfortableMichelleBrazil
- From £112.13 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 108 reviewsThe place wa ok right at the beach front door relaxing .
Mrs. Bilal WilliamsKenya
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