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Turtle Bay Beach Club
On 200 metres of sandy beach and direct in the Watamu National Marine Park, Turtle Bay is one of Kenya’s most extensive all inclusive hotels.
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Set in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
Facing the beachfront, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.
Alawi Home
Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Alawi Home is situated in the Watamu Beach district in Watamu, 9.1 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Situated in Watamu, 90 metres from Papa Remo Beach, Watamu Adventist Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts.
Mawe Zuri Resort
Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2 km away from Watamu Bay Beach.
Ascot Watamu
Ascot Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino.
Lalasalama B&B
Situated in Watamu, 80 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Lalasalama B&B features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Lily Palm Resort
Situated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 7 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort boasts 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
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Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 41 reviewsBoutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu.
very nice and comfortable, clean and staff super friendly and helpful
9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 13 reviewsLonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts.
Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 14 reviewsAscot Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino.
The accomodation was very nice, clean and the staff was amazing!
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 51 reviewsSet in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Séjour exceptionnel. Je recommande ce merveilleux hôtel.
Lily Palm Resort
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 438 reviewsSituated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 7 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort boasts 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
The place is very beautiful! The staff are quite friendly.
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Interesting town, much to see, like the TAAF Snake Farm,...
Interesting town, much to see, like the TAAF Snake Farm, where I was for a course, the Gede ruins and much more. Good infrastructure, which is not in all coastal towns in Kenya the case. The beach in front of Papa Remo is alone worth going there!ChrisKenya - 10Scored 10
Watamu is a place to be..
Watamu is a place to be..I enjoyed my stay,i walked on the beautiful white sand beach.I enjoyed music at Mkoko bar and restaurant near Mapango beach. I had a night disco at starlight and the locals are friendly,, always taking care of us and ask if we are okay. I will obviously come back next year.AAnonymous - 4.0Scored 4.0
Watamu is beautiful , but unfortunately too touristical for...
Watamu is beautiful , but unfortunately too touristical for me. Heavily overpriced for Kenya. People who like bust tourist spots will like it though... traditionally many Italians, if you want to avoid those, Watamu is also not your choiceAAnonymousGermany - 10Scored 10
Watamu has lovely people, tourists are so safe its unreal.
Watamu has lovely people, tourists are so safe its unreal. Large Italian population and visitors, so most hotels and resteuraunts are italian owned. Best place to eat and the most jawdropping view is from Ocean Sports.
David - 10Scored 10
Watamu as such is lovely with a few good public beaches.
Watamu as such is lovely with a few good public beaches. Restaurants are galore and most really good, although mostly expensive. Among the coastal towns I visited in Kenya and Tanzania, I have come back to Watamu most often. The water is crystal clear, the beach white and not overrun, and the area offers enough activities to not get boring.
JoachimGermany - 8.0Scored 8.0
Local administration and hoteliers should strive to attract...
Local administration and hoteliers should strive to attract more local tourists. Overdependence on foreigners leads to exaggerated prices in addition to leaving Watamu as a ghost town especially in low season.Kinini
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- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 84 reviewsHow close can you get to Paradise? Pretty close! At least when you stay at A Rocha Watamu. Surrounded by untouched nature, birds singing, colourful lizzards peacefully walking by. Good traditional kenyan food and the possibilit to get in touch with the researchers and volunteers monitoring birds and reefs. Unforgettable sunrises at this dream of beach. An atmosphere as peace- and respectful towards the environment. Nice conversations with other guests or employees. This is indeed a happy place for all those who favor natures luxuries.TomGermany
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 76 reviewsI loved and appreciated the attention to detail and the beautiful artwork. I felt very nurtured at Zawadi House. The staff is wonderful - friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The owner is a wealth of information, not just locally, but all around Kenya and her tips are spot on. Located in a quiet beautiful neighborhood between Watamu & Baracuda beaches, it is close to restaurants and shops. There is a massage room just off the little swimming pool and I got a wonderful massage at a super reasonable price.DeannaUnited States
- From £88.92 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 205 reviewsI was fortunate to get a room with a sea view. While the rooms generally do face the sea, some are partially blocked by the palm trees. I enjoyed the beach. The hotel has arguably the best beach in Watamu. The biggest plus is access to the Islands between 6.30am to around noon during the low tide. All in all, its a great place. Oh, the hottest joint in town is next door, Papa remo.
AlexKenya - From £106.23 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 161 reviewsWe were given a wonderful room with an amazing view. The location was perfect, isolated enough to get to not feel the crowd of Watamu and close enough to the city by boat. We also appreciate the fact that local communities are benefiting from the place thanks to a smart ecosystem built around the hotel. Cocktails aren't all great but some are. Staff was very nice and welcoming.ThéoFrance
- From £23.61 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 150 reviewsWe stayed in the tents. Loved the feeling of being in our own little forest with monkeys and birds all around. Open air shower is so refreshing. Not a far walk to the most amazing beach. Think its a brilliant idea with different kinds of accommodations available for different budgets and preferences. The Snackbar was wonderful. Stanley and his team really makes amazing food.TrudieTanzania
- From £199.87 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 175 reviewsThis is a fabulous hotel with its own private beach and the wind based water sports are complimentary which is a nice touch. The suite was large, the bed super comfortable and the breakfast all one might expect. The croissant could have been made in France! Pools are warm and a good mix of shade and sunny spots.
guyUnited Kingdom - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 217 reviewsKobe was paradise! The location was idyllic, room very spacious and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, food delicious and very good value. The ambience was peaceful, chic and relaxing. Pools were quiet and super clean. The beach was easily accessible and good for walks into Watamu. We will be back!
FionaUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 5 reviewsExcellent location. The hotel itself has obviously suffered during Covid so some amenities tended to be missing. Otherwise it was one of the best resort locations on that stretch of the beach. The staff were excellent and special mention to James who kept us entertained by the pool everyday.
MichaelUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 386 reviewsThe beach is great, the ocean was clean. The hotel allows you privacy and has an amazing calm atmosphere considering that its big. There are places around that you can explore/walk in to such as bars, restaurants or walk at the beach. The pool is great, as well as drinks.ZuzanaCzech Republic
- From £29.90 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 18 reviewsSal&lala Castle very nice place to stay next time I come to watuma I will stay here again for longer next time room was very nice and the place is not far frm beach staff at the hotel were very nice also and it is a very clean place to stay and we'll worth the priceLalKenya
- From £27.54 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 17 reviewsThe host and the staff were warm and welcoming they waited for us to check in very late in the night. The rooms are clean and very spacious. We made some charcoal grilled fish at home which was exciting. We have good lunch at Prawn's Lake Watamu.
VeronicahGermany - From £149.51 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 191 reviewsAll-inclusive - great food but the alcoholic beverages were quite disappointing - they offer only the cheapest alcohol. The hotel is spacious, great beach and best in the area, by all the locals we met. there is great diving center in the hotel.AdélaCzech Republic
- From £166.03 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 216 reviewsThe pool area and the Lichthaus bar were quite nice great places to hang out and enjoy a meal. The beds were also comfortable with a nice view of the garden/sea. Beautiful sea/ beach area quite scenic great for morning or evening walks.
MatildaKenya - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 362 reviewsI liked the smaller pool area which was calmer. No kids playing around there. Also very happy about the best dive center actually being located right at the property.
HannaSweden - 6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 3 reviewsThe host Zaitun was very friendly and helpful,the unit is exactly as advertised and in a very secure location,walking distance to the beach. Highly recommendMutheuKenya
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 41 reviewsCosy, comfortable, clean hotel. Francesca is a great host and has excellent recommendations! Rooms had hot water and AC. Hotel near to town and fortama beachRRushabKenya
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 386 reviewsVery nice beach. One off the cleanest I've been to in Kenya. Friendly staff. Room AC was great.davidUnited States
- From £55.08 per night9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 7 reviewsSituated in a nice location from the stunning beaches at watamu,will visit again 😘
NoelUnited Kingdom - From £78.69 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 116 reviewsGreat location, amazing and helpful staff and the hotel was very clean
Carolyne BKenya - From £88.92 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 205 reviewsBeautiful location on the beachaamir_kenyaKenya
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