Watamu Travel Guide

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Watamu
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AHG Lion Beach Resort
AHG Lion Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is ₹7,618 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹7,618
₹9,062 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Watamu beach
"Place had some age but it was still very charming and had a great view overlooking the water from our front sitting veranda. Breakfast left a little to be desired and are checking experience wasn't the best has it seemed like maybe the front staff was having a bad day. But the room was great overall ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2025

AHG Lion Beach Resort
Hemingways Watamu
Hemingways Watamu
4.5 out of 5
Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is ₹30,892 per night from 4 May to 5 May
₹30,892
₹36,452 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (47 reviews)
"Lovely to stay at Hemingways! As beautiful as ever. Staff and facilities first class!"

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025

Hemingways Watamu
Turtle Bay Beach Club
Turtle Bay Beach Club
3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road, Watamu
The price is ₹13,840 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
₹13,840
₹17,118 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (84 reviews)
"The place needs some work"

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2025

Turtle Bay Beach Club
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.
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 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
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
Vosteen Home Holidays
Vosteen Home Holidays
2.5 out of 5
Gede Watamu Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of ...
Vosteen Home Holidays
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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Reviews of Watamu

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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.