Watamu Beach Road Apartment, 80202 Watamu, Kenya
#1 of 39 Holiday rentals in Watamu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 51 apartment reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Joshua
KenyaDidn’t have a great view of the ocean and no parking
Place is secure and feels like home and staff are super helpful, responsive and friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Fuad
NorwayGood breakfast with variety. Excellent and helpful stuff. I had an early morning flight, Ken woke up and served me breakfast at 6 am. They do take care of their guests.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Veronika
United KingdomWish that the single room had a little balcony .
I like the location walking distance to the village and beaches , comfortable bed , clean swimming pool, good breakfast but most of all the staff was amazing -asante sana Silvestr :-) Will recommend this place to everyone :-)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Sophia
New ZealandI loved the place! Everyone was super welcoming, it’s extremely clean and has a great atmosphere! Will definitely come back!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Patricia
CanadaNothing. Everything was great
The property is beautiful and well located near restaurants, shopping, banks and beaches. The rooms are very spacious and well decorated. There is a kitchenette with everything you need to prepare meals. The breakfast is great, with many choices. The swimming pool with lounge chairs is a wonderful place to relax. The staff is all wonderful as well as kind and helpful. ! We loved our stay and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Francesca
ItalyWe had a little inconvenience with the laundry. But apart from that everything was perfect.
Everything 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.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Gerald
GermanyNothing. Everything was well organised
It was nice. The personal were friendly
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Luize
BrazilNa
Amazing. The room is beautiful and the location is great.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Ben
United KingdomThe air con and hot water cut out because it is solar powered and it was very grey when we were there
Very spacious apartment Nice breakfast Decent pool Ken was a brilliant host About ten minutes walk from the sea
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Lorenzo
ItalyFantastic service from the staff. Pool is cleaned everyday and it's amazing jumping in it after long days of excursion. Breakfast is freshly prepared everyday. Asante sana from Italy
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Susan
GermanyNothing at all.
Solana is a really great place to stay! My partner and I were there for 6 days. Its very comfortable and clean, lovely decoration, big rooms and everything you need from reliable wifi, AC, good shower and lovely furniture. The best thing though was the hospitality of the staff and the location. Its a short walk to the beach and it's surrounded by restaurants ( best gelato place 2 minutes walk away) and shops but doesn't get loud at night. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 January 2023
Nicholas
PortugalAC was a little funky, turning on \ off randomly, but we didn't even ask about it as it wasn't a big issue.
Very nice staff. Located near many restaurants \ shops and not far from beach. Great breakfast. Comfortable.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2023
Lydx
UgandaWarm welcome and very friendly staff. Location very central and it is very easy to get anywhere. Supermarket, banks, restaurants, and beach all within walking distance. Staff very considerate in allowing access to the room even with delayed departure. Clean and cosy room. Generous breakfast portions.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Lorenzo
ItalyLow wifi
Room comfortable and cleaning, good fresh breakfast. neatness
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Kinini
KenyaThe bathroom was draining slowly creating a mini flood while taking a shower. Also, shower gel would be ideal replacement with the mini bar soaps
The breakfast was great and fresh, and in admirable quantity. We didn't have to take lunch after such a good breakfast.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Vanessa
United Kingdomnothing really
prompt responses to queries before arrival. friendly and helpful staff, comprehensive breakfast, really nice to have the pool as it was very hot when we’re in Watamu. rooms were a really good size.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 2 November 2022
Tony
United KingdomNothing comes to mind.
The rooms were excellent, having lots of space and everything I needed. The bed was good quality and the flow and temperature of the shower were excellent. The place is very secure and quiet in the evening. The hosts were particularly helpful and supplied breakfast for us at 5:30 when we left early to visit the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. Overall and excellent place to stay.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 21 October 2022
Saibu
Kenyaquiet clean and the staff are perfect
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 May 2022
Carina
GermanyEverybody was so friendly, helpful and kind, we felt very welcomed. The apartment was spacious and was furnished amazingly. Also the location was perfect for exploring beautiful Watamu.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 12 May 2022
Tristan
South Africaeverything was amazing
Staff, pool, room, breakfast. everything was amazing and we felt very welcome here. favourite place so far in watamu and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 8 May 2022
Kote
KenyaNo breakfast
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 12 April 2022
Luckett
United KingdomLeaving.
The service was fantastic, every care taken by staff from top to bottom to ensure my stay was a good one, with attention to detail along the way without exception. The staff are both courteous and attentive, the environment pleasant and comfortable and the surroundings friendly. This is the accommodation you dream of finding yet seldom do and most certainly one I would not hesitate to revisit.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 6 April 2022
Sarah
Democratic Republic of CongoThe property is on a busy street and it can be a bit noisy, but of course that is to be expected when you're not at a pricey beachfront resort. Bring your own coffeemaker or go to a nearby resto for coffee if you want that (although I didn't ask, maybe they have French presses available?) Overall it was a really nice place!
Comfortable and pretty, clean place, with very kind and polite staff, a small pool, and a lovely apartment kitchenette setup. The grocery store is a few steps away, as well as the pathway to the beach and of course small shops, restaurants and gelato shops all around.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 1 April 2022
Leana
United StatesWould love to see guest access to drinking water tank to reduce plastic bottles.
Great value, kind staff, lovely location and facilities.
Stayed in March 2022
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