Watamu Travel Guide

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Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road, Watamu
The price is ₹8,753 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
₹8,753
₹10,329 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
"This was the most magical vacation and guesthouse that we have ever stayed at! The facilities are gorgeous and the staff is so sweet and accommodating (and always available) and we LOVED the big and beautiful pool. I think floating around in the water at night with the palm trees swaying above me ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2024

Sun Palm Beach Resort
Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road, Watamu
The price is ₹16,403 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
₹16,403
₹19,796 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (88 reviews)
"This resort is unique in the combination of guests it hosts:: I love that even during Kenya's high international tourism season there are always lots of Kenyan families at Turtle Bay. The price is reasonable, and keeps the beauty of the Kenya coast available to the people it belongs to while also ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Turtle Bay Beach Club
Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is ₹20,087 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
₹20,087
₹23,703 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
"Lovely to stay at Hemingways! As beautiful as ever. Staff and facilities first class!"

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025

Hemingways Watamu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort

Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort

3.5 out of 5
Watamu Beach, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort
Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu

Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu

4 out of 5
Kasa Tatu Cottages, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 4-star villa in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu
Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
Soggiorno africano
"Positivo il soggiorno stile africano, poco chiari riguardo al pagamento della cena. Meglio accordarsi prima o andare a fare la spesa con loro se si ha tempo. Una volta se ne è andata la luce ma dopo poco è ritornata, hanno attivato il gruppo elettrogeno probabilmente che faceva rumore dal mio appartamento. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025

Rafiki Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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

Verified traveller

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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