kanani road, 80202 Watamu, Kenya
#3 of 23 B&Bs and Inns in Watamu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 26 B&B reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Zachda
South AfricaThe food was so good! James & Baba cooked up the best vegan dinners for us! Gnocchi is superb!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Oeko-k
GermanySuperb
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomThe place was great, we loved it all. The ‘beach boys’ were a bit much (but this is not something Bebe can control)
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
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Martin
SlovakiaWe stayed in the most expensive tripple room which is on the ground floor (like the other room with the garden view). The biggest problem we had was the lack of privacy. You are nearby the Beba's office and kitchen and you have no private terrace or balcony and during the day there are people behind all your windows (staff and other guests on the shared terrace). Because there is no AC you want to have the windows opened but then all the people can hear you (and you them). If you book one of the Deluxe rooms on the the first floor you won't have this problem. Also beware that the price for washing is per washed piece of clothing so if you have many things to wash you will pay a lot (we payed 20 euros). Also be prepared for a lot of beach boys outside who will try to sell you tour packages or just try to get money from you.
Fantastic restaurant with very good prices, smiling staff, wonderful beach, nice room interior.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
William
United KingdomQuite a long way from Watamu and a third of that distance was over some of the roughest road we have ever experienced - so rough that Ubers wouldn’t come to the property so it was either an expensive taxi ride or remaining captive to the near vicinity. Toiletries were advertised but existed of only a dispenser of the runniest soap imaginable. Hairdryer promised but never materialised. Advertised as 5 star but nowhere near that
The food provided by the chef James and his two helpers was excellent, and the service, cleaning and attitude from them couldn’t be faulted
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Paula
SpainWe were missing shampoo and AC (there is a ceiling fan).
We loved the place from the moment we arrived! It's a beautiful house with 4 bedrooms (we stayed on the main floor) a few steps from the beach. Very comfy rooms with king bed size and exquisite design. Staff is very friendly and helpful :) Besides the accommodation i'd like to do a special mention to the food&beverage services: breakfast was fantastic, delicious and complete. We also had some meals at Beba's and I highly recommend to stay in and enjoy the menu, everything we ordered was delectable! The chef is really really good!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Anu
FinlandThis so great place! We liked everything! The room is so beautiful, there is so big and beautiful terrace, the view from the terrace! The breakfast and dinner were served to our private table outside of our room. We could enjoy the view and privacy and it felt like five stars hotel, when James cooked so delicious food. Breakfast was also excellent! You are already on the beach, when you open the gate from the garden. The owner Beba runs this place with big heart!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Maryloo
United KingdomI prefer the deluxe rooms upstairs, and was lucky enough to have an upgrade from my garden room downstairs as it was very hot. But I was there in January with 33degC heat! There is no aircon, but there are fans in every room, and a delicious cool breeze upstairs on the terrace.
What an absolute gem! If you are lucky enough to find availability at Beba’s gorgeous beach house, don’t hesitate. It is absolutely wonderful - a real quality home, full of love and care and the most amazing staff. Beba is often around to check in, with her adorable two dogs, but if she’s not there, the staff are always ready to help with anything you need. Breakfast is plentiful and delicious and the chef James is brilliant and makes great dinner dishes if you decide to stay in, definitely worth it! Snacks and lunch, plus a wide selection of drinks are available to order. It’s in an incredible location just a few steps from the beach, gorgeous rooms (especially upstairs with its own wonderful shady and cool terrace), fabulous food and plenty to see and do. The walks out to the sandbanks at low tide are incredible- and high tide brings swimming, kite surfing, and plenty of action. There are some beach bars and restaurants nearby (you can hear music after 10am but it’s off by 10pm) and then it’s blissfully quiet.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Michael
GermanyThe chef James was very nice and friendly and prepared excellent food. It was a great pleasure and very convenient to eat on the terrasse.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Morgane
SwitzerlandMy only suggestion to improvement (because there is always one), would be the coffee: I would have loved freshly brewed (Italian) coffee instead of instant sachets.
We had an amazing stay at Beba’s beach house and particularly enjoyed the beauty of the house, the availability of the host, the cosiness of the room and the balcony, the generous and tasty breakfast with ocean view, the two friendly dogs and the access to the private beach of course. Beba helped us organizing a blue safari to see dolphins and to do snorkeling, which was amazing! You can also have lunch and diner at the property and the food was good! Thank you Beba, looking forward to coming back.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Nicole
ItalyExcellent location very close to the beach with nice sunbeds. The owner and staff are very nice and accomodating and the food was excellent.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Amy
United KingdomThe only things that were annoying were the Booking.com description mentioned free round trip airport transfer and free massage but these were actually not included and are a mistake that Booking.com have not rectified. Also the wifi does not work in the upstairs rooms and is not reliable on the terrace either.
The villa is beautiful. It is so stylish, comfortable, spacious and relaxing. The food is amazing. James the lunch/dinner chef cooks everything to perfection. The two ladies who do breakfast ad look after the housekeeping are also very good. The pool is so warm, surrounded by beautiful flowers to. Best thing about Beba Beach House is the two dogs India and Goldie. They are very much part of the villa and will seek you out. I miss them a lot. Beba is very friendly and a great and helpful host.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Rosie
KenyaPolite staff, beautiful rooms, privacy, close to the beach.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Jemimah
United Arab EmiratesThe villa is beautiful. We got the two rooms at the first floor. They were spacious, clean and lovely. A lot of privacy and great views of the ocean. It is right at the beach front and it’s beautiful. The host Beba was very helpful and welcoming, the staff especially James and Penina were lovely.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Xenia
GermanyVery beautiful house with pool overlooking the sea. We enjoyed the huge terrace, half-covered so that we could spend our days in the shade. The design of the whole place is exceptional and both the host and staff were adorable.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Sophia
KenyaThe Internet strength was very poor in our room upstairs. We never accessed the WiFi. The owner can improve on that. I hope the county government can move with speed and finish the short stretch of rough road heading to the beach house. Not to worry though, it's quite short and there are plenty affordable motorbikes to take you to Watamu centre in case you don't have a car 🤗
A very beautiful house right next to the beach! Very nice view of the ocean. A quiet serene environment . The clean beautiful pool was right next to the house. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay 💛😍😊 Please go right ahead and book this beautiful space if you want to relax away from the tiring city hustle and bustle. The staff were really really amazing and helpful. Cheers to Kadzo and Kazungu 💛🤗. The owner, a very cheerful and charming lady, was quite helpful too, always ensured we had the best experience ❤. The food! My goodness! We always looked forward to the sumptuous breakfast every day😍. And the lunch and dinner too, the sea food, very beautifully prepared 👌
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Matthieu
FranceNothing
Everything was perfect, I had a wonderful stay! the location is ideal right in front of a great beach. The service is of excellent quality whether for the food thanks to James or beba for the organization of activities or for these tips. the place is quiet and peaceful! if you are looking for calm and tranquility but close to everything, I can only recommend beba beach house!!! thank you for all beba and I hope to see you soon 😉
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Teresa
LiberiaN/A
We loved everything. The amenities, the personalized hospitality and the excellent location. Beba and her team go out of their way to accommodate you. Their attention to detail is exceptional!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Natalia
SlovakiaUnpaved, dirtroad which makes the location slightly more difficult to access in terms of driving and time. The road is however being built and should be finished soon.
We had an amazing time at Beba Beach thanks to the host Roberta who was very welcoming and attentive. The beachfront location is amazing as well as the beach itself. The room is great for a couple, simple, yet stylishly furnished, modern and clean. The terrace is what makes the place so distinct. I would definitely recommend to stay.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Domas
United KingdomThere were a lot of beach boys, they do leave you alone after few days The room had no air conditioning, the fan did not really make much difference, it was tough to sleep. 0.5l of bottle water was supplied per day, I think thats not enough Coffee was instant which is a shame, you had to pay extra for a better coffee, a bit of a shame The toilet was broken and the button was getting stuck so it would not stop flushing The water heater was heating water to boiling point, which burned my hands in the sink. The food rotation could be better The massage bed was not comfortable For the price it is not a big ask for basic toiletries to be provided. Of course it is not a hotel, but a room rental, but basic hospitality is lacking. Host seems to be arguing with any negative feedback or completely uninterested in hearing it and shrugging it off
The beach was very nice and sandy, very close to the home. There were a couple of small beach bars serving good food and drinks. Does not take long to get to the town with taxi, however it is not a cheap ride.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Anouk
Netherlands- the first night we stayed in a room downstairs next to the kitchen. The price-quality was really bad. We paid over €100 for a room that was dark, small and with no garden view. Instead we looked over trash and to a wall. The room was next to the kitchen and office, it really didn’t give us a holiday feeling and it was overpriced. It would have been worth 50$. The reaction of the owner was that this place is a House and not a Hotel (??). When we asked for another room she wanted to extra charge us 10$ a night… given that it was only 10$ a night extra, we felt she was very much trying to maximize profit. - the staff leaves between 8 and 9pm, so you end up staying alone at night, there is no security or anyone around to ask for a water bottle late at night. - lack of drinking water. We would suggest to put a big gallon of water in the house that guests are able to fill there water bottle at any time. It’s very hot outside and water is a basic necessity. - People here are not very chatty, there is little hospitality (nobody asks if you enjoy your stay, want something to drink, eat, enjoyed your meal). It comes across the Italian owner doesn’t really care about guests well-being and perhaps is tired of running a hotel. - swimming pool is shared with the other houses and needs maintenance. It’s outdated.
This is a nice place when booking the room upstairs. It has an amazing view over the ocean, large veranda. The room upstairs is great and nicely decorated. - the other guests that we interacted with - the chef cooks great dishes with a variety of options. - the chef helped us with arranging motorbikes. - owner provided us with an early breakfast on the day of departure. - short walk to the beach!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Lindsay
KenyaThe power cut out in the middle of the night both nights of our stays so the fans didn't work - and since there's no AC, it was uncomfortable to sleep. There were backup generators but they didn't put them on until everyone was awake. There was also no basic toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash) that we had to get picked up and then added to our bill. There were also only two beds for the beach, but approximately 9 other guests at the property.
The staff was very friendly and willing to assist. The beach was also just steps away from the property as well as the pool and beach towels were provided. There were also some specials guests- the owners dogs! The breakfasts were also very good with fresh baked goods, fresh eggs, and freshly squeezed juice as well as eggs your way.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Anonymous
Austriathe view was just amazing- right at the beach, staff was very sweet, the owner was super helpful with everything! 10/10 ⭐️
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Paul
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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