Turtle Bay Road, 80212 Watamu, Kenya
#7 of 27 hotels in Watamu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 133 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 April 2024
Amy
United StatesIt was a little hard to get to and into the ocean the way the entry is set up, and the beach restaurant is not really on the beach. Breakfast good but could use a little more variety. Also we needed to use the golf cart to get there due to a mobility issue but there was no one to drive it after 5.
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.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Brett
South AfricaGreat place!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Gregroy
KenyaGreat location good service
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Shirley
South AfricaNone
I had a pleasant stay staff were kind and friendly especially Vivian and Silas the best
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Abdulmalek
KenyaShort-staffing, slow food and beverage service and tardiness of the driver - hotel transport booked by us. Food and beverage prices higher than neighboring hotels.
Not great variety, presentation. Seen much better breakfast buffets elsewhere.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Japhet
United KingdomAs above the pastries in the breakfast restaurant could be better and the seaweed was way too much you couldnt even walk on the beach infront of the hotel as the seaweed was so deep, but maybe this was due to the rains.
The breakfast was good, enough choice and plentiful. The coffee was very good. Unfortunately the Mahamurri and other pastries did not appear to be fresh. The omlettes and pancakes were very good. The beach was unusable due to the huge amount of seaweed which was disappointing. The general areas pool etc were lovely and the beach bar was great for a sundowner. We enjoyed our stay and hopefully will return. The staff were amazing.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Marggy
KenyaFood And Drinks Abit Pricey.
The Hotel Have Several Swimming Pools With Different Depth.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Stathi_k
United KingdomIt was perfect
Everything!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Bessi
CanadaThe beach which was full of seaweeds while at 7 minutes by tuk-tuk, there is a beautiful beach nobody told us about 😅 Gadora beach - Public beach. Otherwise, it was a nice and pleasant trip.
The hotel, the staff, the pools and amenities.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Kemi
United KingdomThe colour of the towel is brown although clean, I felt uneasy using those towels.
Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were cleaned daily.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
T
Netherlandsfriendly staff
amazing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Anilkumar
KenyaThe beach
Service
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Lisa
United Kingdomfood was okay, could have been better
the room was amazing and we got a free upgrade
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Banchiamlack
EthiopiaA bit of a mix up between what room I booked what room I got initially, but this was sorted quickly on arrival.
This place is a gem! Beautiful villas, efficient and very nice staff, wonderful surroundings, loved the water activities (wind surfing lessons, kayaking...)
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Essa
JordanI got a nice upgrade
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Nick
United KingdomEverything was really really nice. Only one small and it's a very small complaint and that is the in-house message that I received wasn't really up to standard. I paid 8, 000 Kenyan shillings for 1 hours massage and it really wasn't deep tissue which was what I asked for and paid for.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 14 January 2023
Ivon
United StatesLack of food variety Poor communication
Rooms, location, housekeeping staff provided excellent service
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Aaron
United StatesWiFi is not reliable for quality video conferencing.
Big rooms, friendly and quality staff, safe, convenient to Beach and water sports.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2022
Kendal
South AfricaThe beach boys although hotwl security keeps them under control just means u cannot swim freely in the sea
Beautiful environment and gorgeous pool areas in lush gardens. Great food. Mixed service levels.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 6 December 2022
Gregg
United KingdomNothing. It was perfect.
Multiple pools, all with a different atmosphere. Likewise with the bars. It is beyond peaceful no matter where you want to be.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 30 October 2022
Aiqing
KenyaThe swimming pools are very clean and beautiful with the ocean view, the rooms are very clean, the foods are quite good.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 16 October 2022
Shahla
United Statesthe first room was not up to par with cleanliness, second room was excellent.
location and beach access. courteous friendly staff. beautiful surroundings and landscaping inside the resort. great dinner set up by the pool. would be great for a romantic trip.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 12 October 2022
Xitivani
South AfricaThe property was great for us
cleanliness and friendly staff
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 2 October 2022
Miral
JordanRocky beach and full of seaweed Go to Paparemo beach instead - AMAZING
Friendly staff Relatively good breakfast Nice pools Rooms are spacious and really nice Good value for money
Stayed in October 2022
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