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Trio Villas Watamu is situated in Watamu and has a private pool and pool views. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The villa features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The staff starting from the manager Samuel were really good. The place is beautiful and chilled. Really enjoyed my stay

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9.3
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Located in Watamu, 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Jua Resort provides accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking and a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Papa Remo Beach. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.7 km away and Malindi Marine National Park is 18 km from the villa.

The staff at the resort were incredibly friendly and helpful, always going above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable.The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, and I especially appreciated the comfortable beds and pillows. The highlight for me was definitely the food - the resort has several on-site chefs that served us a variety of local cuisines, and every dish I tried was absolutely delicious. The resort also offered a range of activities and excursions for guests to enjoy, including snorkeling, diving,dhow rides,There is truly something for everyone here, whether you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an adventure-filled getaway. Overall, I highly recommend Rafiki Jua to anyone looking for a memorable stay in Watamu. The combination of stunning natural scenery, excellent service, and fantastic food make it a top-notch resort that I can't wait to visit again. 👌🌊🏊‍♀️🌴🍽️

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9.8
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort is situated in Watamu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

A fairytale day! Upon arrival we were greeted by smiling staff who escorted us to our second floor apartment. Here we found ourselves on a huge balcony, where we then dined with a view of the pool and the starry sky. The apartment was perfect: clean and with a nice flower arrangement on the bed to welcome us. The location is fantastic: just cross the road to get to one of the most beautiful beaches in Watamu and in less than 5 minutes by motorbike or 15 on foot from the city center. In the staff there was even a cook, that based on our choice, made us a typical and cheap local dinner. To end our night we had a swim in the pool looking at the stars...a very special moment. We can only recommend Nadia & Ale house to everyone to be spoiled in a fabulous location.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Nyumba Nyekundu in Watamu provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 1.1 km from Garoda Beach.

Beautiful place, quiet, like a small paradise. Friendly staff. Around 20 minutes walk to the beautiful beach of Garoda, where u don't have such big tides. So u can swim from morning to the sunset. The house is big, super clean and comfortable. 3 lovely dogs of the owner made our stay even better. The pool is cleaned every morning. So after all day in the beach , evening swimming in the pool is a blessing. Always hot and cold water in the shower. Equipped kitchen. Good WiFi, but I anyway suggest everyone to buy a local SIM. Area is very green.Safe and quite around. Veggies and fruits u can buy from locals not far from the house. Good quality and cheap prices. As it was hot in January and humid we always took a motorbike to go to and from the beach and around the area. It's cool and I would say a safe way to explore. In case u will need a contact call Ya 0712 021250. He is a trustworthy and kind person, who is always available with his motorbike. As well u can use tuk tuk, contacts u Will find in info paper in the house. Jane is lovely, and gave us good tips about the area. We felt like home away from home. And now being back home we miss a lot Kenya and the house.

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9.1
Superb
73 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Set in Watamu, Paka House-Rafiki Village offers accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and pool views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

This my second time here and I love it. The owner is super responsive on the phone, workers are friendly, helpful and available with no intrusion, the pool is big and well maintained, the location is perfect, and the house well equipped with everything you need.

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9
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Bingo House Watamu, A Modern 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool, A Kids Heaven is located in Watamu. This villa has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests.

Everything is exactly as you see on the photos.. Nothing was exaggerated.. Perfect place for kids and family

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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£428
per night

Located in Watamu, less than 1 km from Watamu Bay Beach and a 11-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach, Tembo House - Rafiki Village provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This recently renovated villa is located 2.1 km from Mapango Beach and 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

Anna always did our breakfast and she’s so kind, she cleaned and organized our house we always came home to a clean room

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9.3
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Featuring a garden, private pool and pool views, Linda's Little Lincoln is located in Watamu. The property has garden and city views, and is a few steps from Mapango Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

It is a short walk to the nearest beach, where there are plenty of small restaurants and bars. The area is quite safe as there are two hotels in the local vicinity. Very peaceful in the evenings, even with the close vicinity of the hotels. Mohamed, our contact, was extremely helpful and managed to resolve the dew small issues that we had.

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8.5
Very good
11 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Located just 2.2 km from Watamu Bay Beach, Delicious House, Watamu 2-bedroom with own compound free parking and wifi offers accommodation in Watamu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.8 km from Mapango Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Turtle Bay Beach.

Responsive host. Very friendly staff

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8.4
Very good
16 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Garoda House Turtle Bay [ Jacuzzi ☆☆☆☆☆ ] Kilifi is set in Watamu. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa has a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

Nice facilities and pretty good pool. AC worked great. Staff was very helpful.

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8.3
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

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  • Rafiki Jua Resort
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews

    Located in Watamu, 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Jua Resort provides accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking and a garden.

    New resort and kind staff always ready to help you with any request

  • Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 58 reviews

    Situated just 400 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort provides accommodation in Watamu with access to an infinity pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Great location, clean rooms, great hosts, great pool

  • Villa Privata - Angel in Garoda

    Located in Watamu, less than 1 km from Garoda Beach and a 17-minute walk from Turtle Bay Beach, Villa Privata - Angel in Garoda provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free...

  • Trio Villas Watamu
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Trio Villas Watamu is situated in Watamu and has a private pool and pool views. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay.

    Beautiful clean apartment, distance to beach 15 mins walk.

  • Nyumba Nyekundu
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 73 reviews

    Nyumba Nyekundu in Watamu provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Very peaceful and quez place to bond with your loved one

  • Tembo House - Rafiki Village
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Located in Watamu, less than 1 km from Watamu Bay Beach and a 11-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach, Tembo House - Rafiki Village provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Linda's Little Lincoln
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Featuring a garden, private pool and pool views, Linda's Little Lincoln is located in Watamu. The property has garden and city views, and is a few steps from Mapango Beach.

    Beautiful place and private pool. Secluded. Home is very nice.

  • Delicious House, Watamu 2-bedroom with own compound free parking and wifi
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews

    Located just 2.2 km from Watamu Bay Beach, Delicious House, Watamu 2-bedroom with own compound free parking and wifi offers accommodation in Watamu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as...

    Casa molto grande ad uso esclusivo immersa nel verde

These cottages in Watamu have options with FREE cancellation

  • Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort is situated in Watamu.

  • Paka House-Rafiki Village
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Set in Watamu, Paka House-Rafiki Village offers accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and pool views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Location is good, very helpful staff and the owner was easy to communicate to.

  • 2 Bedroom Mangrove Cottage with Private Pool
    Free cancellation options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 32 reviews

    Set in Watamu, 2 Bedroom Mangrove Cottage with Private Pool offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Early check-in, privacy, cleanliness and serene night

  • Villa Isla del Amore
    Free cancellation options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 49 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Villa Isla del Amore is set in Watamu. This villa has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Beautiful house and garden, private swimming pool, helpful staff!

  • Villa white sands
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Watamu, Villa white sands features accommodation with a private pool. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • RINA HOUSE
    Free cancellation options available

    Offering garden views, RINA HOUSE is an accommodation located in Watamu, 400 metres from Mapango Beach and 500 metres from Watamu Bay Beach.

  • Casa Maridadi
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Featuring a balcony with sea views, a private beach area and pool with a view, Casa Maridadi can be found in Watamu, close to Papa Remo Beach and less than 1 km from Watamu Bay Beach.

  • Jiweleupe house
    Free cancellation options available

    Located in Watamu, Jiweleupe house provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

Travelling by car? These cottages in Watamu offer free parking!

  • Bingo House Watamu, A Modern 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool, A Kids Heaven
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Bingo House Watamu, A Modern 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool, A Kids Heaven is located in Watamu.

    The facility is fantastic, the staff were excellent and the meals were great.

  • Bianca and Pietro House
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 28 reviews

    Boasting pool views, Bianca and Pietro House offers accommodation with balcony, around 800 metres from Mapango Beach.

    Das pessoas, super gentis e educadas sempre dispostas a ajudar.

  • Kilulu Island

    Located in Watamu, near Mapango Beach and Turtle Bay Beach, Kilulu Island is a recently renovated property, featuring, a private beach area and garden.

  • mascottecave
    Free parking

    Set in Watamu in the Kilifi region with Merry Crab Cove Beach nearby, mascottecave offers accommodation with free private parking.

  • White bay pianoB
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Watamu and only less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, White bay pianoB features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Nakupenda House
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1 review

    Boasting a balcony with pool views, an infinity pool and a garden, Nakupenda House can be found in Watamu, close to Watamu Bay Beach and 700 metres from Papa Remo Beach.

  • Banana House Villas
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, Banana House Villas is situated in Watamu. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Kupenda House - Milele Resort Tamu, Watamu

    Situated in Watamu, Kupenda House - Milele Resort Tamu, Watamu features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

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Cottages that guests love in Watamu

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 364 reviews
    We stayed in the beach cottage, which is in a wonderful spot right on the beach, with an amazing view of the sea. The house is charming, and Chef Mo made us a fabulous curry with chapatis! We hope to get a chance to go back one day.
    Ellen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £108.06
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 157 reviews
    Our stay at Mida Creek hotel offered a serene escape. Hotel's location provided a peaceful ambiance ideal for relaxation. There was the option to use a boat for transport to the opposite shore, adding a touch of adventure. Hotel's intimate atmosphere and personalized service made for a cozy retreat. The amenities, from comfortable rooms to scenic waterfront views, were thoughtfully designed for our comfort and enjoyment. The attentive and professional staff further elevated our experience. It would be 10/10 but...
    David
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £48.99
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 128 reviews
    Cozy, clean room, great staff, beautiful surroundings and stunning beach. Also no beach boys or girl on the beach like in Jacaranda, Diani or Mombasa
    Anne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £96.05
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 42 reviews
    Stunning location, with beach view and just steps to the sand Bebe and the team were super friendly and helpful Room was gorgeous, surrounding gardens too, and loved the pool Dinner available on your terrace, was lovely, romantic and really convenient Loved the dogs, who were super friendly and gorgeous
    MARK
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £65.64
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 32 reviews
    It was a home away from home! Agnes and her team took me in and cared for me, gave me tips, and fed me. The room is very spacious and pretty. I loved to have my own seating area infront of my bungalow although I preferred to sit in the main area on a couch cuddling the dogs.
    Larissa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £69.16
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 169 reviews
    Mvuvi's location and staff are great. It's a cosy lodge and well equipped with a bar, restaurant, and pool on the premises. The budget room was small but fairly comfortable.
    MALLIKA
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 75 reviews
    It's surrounded by local shops within walking distance. The cottage itself was cozy and furnished, providing all the necessary amenities for a pleasant experience. Despite its compact size and dark rooms, the cottage offered a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
    Eniola
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £80.04
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 112 reviews
    I loved everything, a lovely charming pure African ambience lodge. Food was lovely the staff were faultless
    Steven
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £69.16
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 169 reviews
    MVUVI LODGE IS A LITTLE SPOT OF PARADISE.SO TRANQUIL AND IMMERSED IN NATURE.THE LODGE IS SMALL AND PEACEFUL THE ROOMS ARE CLEAN TYPICAL BUNGALOW STYLE WITH THATCHED ROOF,BEAUTIFUL.YOU CAN SEE MONKEYS IN THE MORNING AND HEAR BIRDS SING. THE POOL IS PERFECT TO DIP IN AFTER A WALK ALONG THE BEACH WHICH IS A THREE MINIUTS WALK. THE FOOD IS FABULOUS WITH A VAST CHOICE OF FISH PASTA DISHES EXOTIC SALADS. BUT LAST AND MOST IMPORTANTLEY ALL THE STAFF.THEY WERE WONDERFUL AND MADE OUR HOLIDAY UNFORGETABLE.THANKYOU!!!
    Samantha
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 195 reviews
    -beautiful territory, very green -there is a small pool -there is AC in the room (not the bathroom) - restaurant, especially in the evening, with lights and a very cosy feel - if you are into the bungalow type of vacation with a rustic touch to it - you may enjoy it
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller