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Malindi Beach
Malindi Beach
Malindi Beach
Watamu Bay Beach, Watamu, Kilifi County, Kenya
Chair and green trees on a white sand beach. Watamu, Kenya - Africa.
Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road Watamu
The price is ₹13,700 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹13,700
₹16,323 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (96 reviews)
Rooms are basic and in need of modernising and decorating - old and dirty, and the doors are very insecure. Service is terrible, most staff are very slow and indifferent, assuming that is you can actually find them. Drinks take an age to arrive and you have to ask several times. If you are looking ...

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Turtle Bay Beach Club
Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road Watamu
The price is ₹13,141 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
₹13,141
₹15,506 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Watamu. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (38 reviews)
Check in went poorly as there was some confusion regarding a change in meal options. Then the room we were put in had a leaky A/C unit so we were moved to another room which we then had problems with the door lock. I have to say that with all of these minor problems they were rectified very quickly. ...

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Sun Palm Beach Resort
Kobe Suite Resort

Kobe Suite Resort

4.5 out of 5
Turtle Bay Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
The room (11) was excellent, spotless and constantly serviced. All of your staff are extremely pleasant, constantly smiling, helpful and friendly - a joy to be with! Kobe is wonderful, especially the raised table overlooking the bay. We'll be back. Thank you so much.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

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Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu

Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu

4 out of 5
Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This extraordinary property is a five star experience you should not miss. You are off the main road and close to a pristine beach. The villa has superb amenities and a warm and welcoming host. You have complete privacy if you want it, but we chose the option of a personal chef for the week and it ...

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

3.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2024

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Nydelig område med fantastisk basseng midt mellom husene. Store rom med deilig uteområde (balkong). Tilbereding av frokost som ble servert på balkongen - topp start på dagen. Hyggelige ansatte.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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Watamu Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Watamu Beach during your travels in Watamu? Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area.

Watamu Beach

Mida Creek

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mida Creek during your travels in Watamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Mida Creek

Ruins of Gedi

Find out about the history of Watamu when you spend time at Ruins of Gedi. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Ruins of Gedi

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5/5 - Excellent

Nicholas

Small village surrounded by the best beaches on the Kenyan coast, plenty of shopping for souvenirs also many local eateries and Italian restaurants.

4/5 - Good

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Beware of the cost of any boat related trips.There is a $16 per head charge if you go afloat in the Marine Park. There is also a lot of plastic pollution immediately in front of the hotels beach caused by the hundreds of decaying plastic sacks.

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