Gede Watamu Road - Timboni, 80208 Watamu, Kenya
#2 of 27 hotels in Watamu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 36 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Hannah
United KingdomThe property is like an oasis - so peaceful but very well located! I wish I had stayed longer - all the staff were so welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Ilaria
LuxembourgThe lady (owner) treated us in the best way possibile, she is super nice and kind and ready to face all of our needs. She is also an excellent cooker and she made a delicious dinner and the breakfast is amazing (fruits, pancakes, eggs, muffins etc). The place is sourranded by nature and it seems to be in a peaceful little paradise. I would highly recommended to choose this place to stay, it is also close to the city centre (5 min by boda boda). I will come back here for sure!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Anke
NetherlandsSometimes WiFi was less strong but overall everything was perfect !
Very nice villas with excellent pool ! Granny Agnes really takes of the quests ! Very friendly staff Easy to get to town and to the beach Highly reconmended !
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Lederle
GermanyWhat a discovery! Booked one night with my girlfriend and ended up staying five. We've had our own bungalow in a very beautiful hotel garden with pool. There's also an open-walled restaurant and areas with comfortable seats and couches. Great place to read and relax. Overall we were absolutely happy finding this place. Thank you!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Claire
United KingdomEven more eco initiatives which they are already planning / thinking about.
Welcoming staff who were available 24-7 to help. Excellent initiative to organise meals and offered take out when requested. Room was beautifully presented with comfy bed including mosquito net, washing supplies in bathroom, seating, fridge and coffee/tea facility provided. Refill glass bottle provided, with refill water at bar. Very clean and secure room. Hot water available with with but not needed because cold shower essential for hot weather. Private seating area outside of room, with hammock rocking bed for resting in day. Spacious social and eating space with games and books. Plenty of shade and a cool breeze. Staff always working to keep floors, paths and pool clear of falling leaves, preparing food etc. Thorough cleaning of room every day, turning down bed service daily. Help to book trips and Tuktuk’s or advice on what to do in Watamu and area. Julie and her team were amazing!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Aida
KenyaFor us it was positive as kids love the refreshing tuktuk ride, it is only worth noting that it is located approx 10 mins away from the beach.
Julie & her team were most attentive, welcoming and accomodating to our requests and questions and made our stay wonderful. It is definitely a kid friendly place where one can relax reading a book and kids can play, particularly during the warmest hours of the day. The breakfast is rich, the room spacious and it is only a 300/400 KES tuktuk ride away from the nearest beach. Great value for money and friendly atmosphere!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
David
SpainPerhaps a couch and table substituting for one of the single beds in the room?
Hosts were excellent. Rooms/beds were comfortable, with hot water on demand. Breakfast was excellent value with a good choice. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Pui
MacaoGreat hospitality!!! You just feel like home. Agnes and the staffs will assist you for all your needs.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Jeroen
NetherlandsSuper friendly staff, really helpful they made us really feel at home. The location was great, a short tuktuk ride away from beach, but also close to Mida Creek and Arabuko Sokoke Forest. A nice quiet little piece of paradise. Thank you Agnes and Juliette for all your good care!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 February 2023
Dara
IrelandWi-Fi wasn’t great
We have been travelling for around 6 months (central and South America & now Africa) & this was one of our most enjoyable stays. Extremely relaxing! Agnes & Winnie were brilliant. Agnes went above & beyond for us. If we are ever back in Watamu we will be staying here again - a home away from home!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Sophie
NetherlandsMaybe the rooms could use bigger windows
Very nice and diverse
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 31 January 2023
Amelia
SwitzerlandI spent a few days at the villa and I loved this place - beautiful surroundings, and warm, nice people. To go kiting you need to go to the beach with a tuktuk (10-15 min drive). But it's super quiet and nice!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2022
Fabio
ItalyInternet connection was not the best
Grat staff and awesome location, very quiet and clean. Garden and pool are incredibly beautiful. Staff was super friendly and always ready to help.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 16 August 2022
Zaraquel
GermanyWater heating is not supplied by solar energy, I missed a fridge
We had a fantastic time at this place in its wonderful natural and folcloric setting. Swimming pool (available for a swim after dinner at 21.00) and showers with sweet water, excelent WiFi, wonderful restaurant terrace with tasty and abundant breakfast (fresh fruit salad and juice, cereals,bread, bacon, sausage etc.) availa. The lodge is run by the family Judy, Stewart, her son Connor, the cooking grand-ma and their very helpful staff. They organize anything you might need: get a tuktuk ride, a bus trip to Lamu, a guide for a Arabuku Forest walk, ask whether there a turtles in the rehabilitation nursery, at what time is the milk feeding at the snake park and so on…
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 20 July 2022
Mwaura
KenyaBreakfast quality and quantity needs to be improved
The swimming pool, staff are very friendly and helpful
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Jørgen
DenmarkAgnes the mother of the owner is simply the sweetest person🖤 we actually felt bad about leaving “our grandmother for a day”. Genuinely kind and went out of her way to make the guest feel good. True kindness is hard to find at the hotels these days. it’s also a non expensive place to stay - not by the beach but great to go the surrounding beaches which are all around.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 6 June 2022
Localman
KenyaNothing
Everything about the place
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2022
Odoyo
Kenyathe receptionist was welcoming they keep time well
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 22 April 2022
Patrick
KenyaAmple and secure parking Good quality food Nice swimming pool Clean big room for families Awesome staff and owners
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 11 April 2022
Arie&happy
NetherlandsEverything was fantastic,nothing to complain
It's an oasis of rest like a small paradise. Really friendly staff help you with everything. Agnes the Hostess is really kind and nice,she will let you feel as a queen or king. The swimming pool is super too and the breakfast and dinner was delicious and not to forget the homemade banana cake,mjummie. Also the rooms are great and they clean all the time for you It was in one word,FANTASTIC!Happy Arie
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 27 March 2022
Martin
KenyaAgnes was a good host who made sure the room was well organized.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 26 March 2022
Kassim
KenyaThe surrounding was good Staff very friendly And the nanny very co-operative
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 23 March 2022
Cassandra
GermanyWow this place is amazing! it definitely exceeded ur expectations. The owner is lovely and we felt very welcomed. The pool is so nice to swim in and the breakfast was delicious! Our room was huge and had everything we needed. This place is special.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 13 March 2022
Sarah
United KingdomOur stay at Eco Villas was amazing, this is a beautiful small, quiet safe resort. We originally booked one night and ended up staying 3, only leaving as we needed to travel south. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, the owner Julie gave us some local recommendations also. The breakfast was exceptional, one of the reasons we stayed longer! The atmosphere is very calm and peaceful , we could have stayed here much longer!
Stayed in March 2022
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