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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
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
191 reviews
Price from£157.26per 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£79.42per 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.
Tersia
South Africa
Rooms are lovely, exactly as per photos.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
10 reviews
Price from£157.26per 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£26.89per 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£264.20per night
Watamu Ascot Hotel
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Watamu Ascot Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino.
Millie
United Kingdom
Everything
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
14 reviews
Price from£90.43per 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.
Jackline
Kenya
The breakfast was good.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
73 reviews
Price from£32.55per night
Twiga Beach Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Set in Watamu, a few steps from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Twiga Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Leigh
United Kingdom
It is a very good hotel set in well maintained grounds. The rooms are a good size and comfortable. The public rooms are attractive and inviting.
The staff were excellent who found nothing too much trouble.
We wouldn't hesitate to book again.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
7 reviews
Price from£152.15per night
Seven Islands Resort
Watamu Beach, Watamu
Set in Watamu, Seven Islands Resort features a private beach area, outdoor swimming pool and garden. Facilities at the property include a bar and restaurant.
Kinga
Hungary
Waterfront and seview rooms
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
211 reviews
Price from£88.85per night
Medina Palms
Watamu Beach, Watamu
Located on Watamu beach, the luxury Medina Palms features unique architecture and a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and views of the Indian Ocean.
amy
United States
The staff were unquestionably the highlight of the Medina. Amazingly helpful, warm, nice. We also loved the options for pools. The rooms were fantastic, though AC in all rooms would be even better.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
169 reviews
Price from£199.72per night
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What guests said about Watamu:
- 10Scored 10
Watamu has a charm to it.
Watamu has a charm to it. Very relaxed but amazing places to discover The beach is beautiful! Catching sunsets is not a problem. so many places to catch some of the most glorious sunsets you will ever see. Within the town centre is a small eatery called The Place! Great chef & delicious meals.
BethKenya - 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
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- From £62.30 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 84 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 - From £106.15 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 168 reviewsThe hotel was beautiful and set in a serene location surrounded by nature and a beautiful creek. All the staff were very friendly and willing to accommodate our needs and special requests. The facilities at the hotel were great, a lovely pool, sufficient downtime areas and lots of activities to complete. Whilst the location was out of the way of Watamu, the staff made all of the accommodations to ensure we were well connected, including the regular boot across and arranging transportations whilst we were at the other side.
DanUnited Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 27 reviewsWe loved staying at Mangrove View, by far the friendliest and most welcoming place since we've been in Kenya for over 8 weeks. The breakfast is delicious and the chef can also provide dinner for a very reasonable price, which is super delicious and highly reccomended. The owner Reimond is very friendly and has lots of local tips and can help you organize tours, transport and more. The communcal area is very social and it's easy to meet fellow travellers here :) Highly reccomend this place to anyone staying in Watamu!
LouDawnUnited Kingdom - From £110.08 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 111 reviewsThe staff is friendly, I really appreciate Sarah for ensuring I had a good time, the chef too is friendly and will advise you on the meal to take, he prepares a good meal. The manager can do a better job at communicating with his guests and even inquiring whether they are comfortable. If you need a massage just ask for Cherry she offers the best massages at a very affordable price, she is very friendly and kind. The massage was the highlight of my trip.MaureenKenya
- From £128.17 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 217 reviewsThe hotel has a lovely rustic coastal feel which we appreciated. The kids loved the pools and spent their days there or at the beach which was conveniently located nearby. It was so good to meet so many friendly tourists and we appreciated the many bottles of water in our room, which were replenished each day. Very thoughtful during this hot season. We also enjoyed some of the spa treatments at Wasserhaus Spa.CATHERINEAustralia
- From £72.34 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 82 reviewsEverything was excellent, starting from the staff who was very attentive to everything we needed during our stay. They upgraded us to the suite, they gave us suggestions on the surroundings and prepared amazing breakfast. The hotel itself is located in a perfect spot as it is at walking distance from bars and restaurants in the heart of Watamu. And you can always get a tuk tuk to go anywhere.
FrancescaItaly - From £153.14 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 174 reviewsOur stay at the hotel was wonderful. The breakfast was tasty, but lack variety, if you stay longer time. Room was comfortable with big bed (in our case it was too hard), clean, nice interior, soft bedding and white towels every day. Guarded beautiful beach area with big sunbeds. A wonderful beach with small islands in the ocean that you can walk to at high tide.VitaLatvia
- 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 217 reviewsThis is a very nice and affordable resort to stay in Watamu, for a relaxing beach holiday. We particularly enjoyed the room size and the two pool areas. The staff are also amazing and the breakfast is really good. Very nice location right on the beach just where the best place to swim is, and it's easy to find transport to nearby restaurants etc.JakobSouth Africa
- From £56.61 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 129 reviewsLiked the Bungalow, felt nice and private with a "garden". Liked the mosquito nets, cozy to hear all the sounds outside in the night even if it take a night or two to get used to. It's situated by the Garoda beach which definitely is one of the most beautiful beaches in Watamu. Very quiet and relaxing place. Friendly and helpful staff.ThérèseSweden
- From £128.17 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 217 reviewsThe pool area and the Lichthaus bar were quite nice great places to hang out and enjoy a meal. The beds were also comfortable with a nice view of the garden/sea. Beautiful sea/ beach area quite scenic great for morning or evening walks.
MatildaKenya - From £67.94 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 173 reviewsClean, quiet place. Customer service was 5 star. Bed was extremely comfortable. Keep track of what you are spending on dinner and drinks.They tried to charge us more than they should have. Good thing we wrote it all down.PhilipUnited States
- From £85.71 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 440 reviewsMy first visit to Watamu and an Italian Resort. The Staff and guest were amazing and made out stay so beyond our expectations. We will definitely make Lily Palms our Watamu “Get Away” holiday location here in Kenya.
KevinKenya - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 17 reviewsEverything about the place was amazing, from the host, the location, the facilities, everything. Strategic location allowing access to every beatiful scene Watamu offers. An amazing place for a getaway stay.AAllanKenya
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 358 reviewsFirst went 26 years ago, it still has the same charm and character and yet it is one of the few hotels in Kenya that has given the place an overhaul during covid. Looking for to or next visit.AndyUnited Kingdom
- From £12.97 per night6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 3 reviewsThe host Zaitun was very friendly and helpful,the unit is exactly as advertised and in a very secure location,walking distance to the beach. Highly recommendMutheuKenya
- From £149.40 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 191 reviewsThe pool was great, the food had a good variety, the location was fantastic, just in front of the beach. The resort was clean and the staff very helpfulCarcatellaItaly
- From £12.58 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 125 reviewsThe best accommodation in Kenya. A great environment and friendly, helpful staff that will give you a taste of the real Kenya.StanislavCzech Republic
- From £149.40 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 191 reviewsDecent hotel in Watamu with affordable prices. All inclusive package gave me access to watersports.
PaulineKenya - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 358 reviewsIt’s a beach front and lovely food.
RaminderUganda - From £88.85 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 211 reviewsBeautiful location on the beachaamir_kenyaKenya
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