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Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Located in Watamu, a 12-minute walk from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Alawi Home
Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Alawi Home is located in the Watamu Beach district in Watamu, 5.7 mi from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched sun umbrellas and a private beach area.
Mawe Zuri Resort
Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around a 9-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.2 miles 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. Guests can have a drink at the...
Lalasalama B&B
Located in Watamu, a few steps from Watamu Bay Beach, Lalasalama B&B has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Turtle Bay Beach Club
On 656 feet of sandy beach and direct in the Watamu National Marine Park, Turtle Bay is one of Kenya’s most extensive all inclusive hotels.
Lily Palm Resort
Located in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 4.3 mi from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort features 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
Facing the beachfront, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm offers 5-star accommodations in Watamu and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.
Twiga Beach Resort
Located in Watamu, a few steps from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Twiga Beach Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
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Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 sun umbrellas and a private beach area.
Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation
Ocean Sports Resort
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 364 reviewsLocated in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya, Ocean Sports Resort offers views of the Indian Ocean. This beachfront resort features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar.
The concept if sustainability and food is just amazing!
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 13 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 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 50 reviewsLocated in Watamu, a 12-minute walk from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel has accommodations 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· 430 reviewsLocated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 4.3 mi from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort features 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
The place is very beautiful! The staff are quite friendly.
Twiga Beach Resort
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 7 reviewsLocated in Watamu, a few steps from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Twiga Beach Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
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- 8.0Scored 8.0
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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- 8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 115 reviewsGreat central location within a walking distance to a the best watamu beach, restaurants and shops. The pool area was especially convenient as well as a beautiful garden that the hotel is surrounded with. Bui, Jay, Joseph and all the other members of the staff were great and always helpful. Owners are very lovely and kind. Great breakfast was served for us and we also really enjoyed the top terrace. We extended our stay and stayed for over 20 nights, which speaks for itself that we enjoyed Marijani resort.AAnonymousCzech Republic
- From $16 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 123 reviewsThe location is amazing! Right by the creek so you can jump for a swim, canoe trip or bird watching. The staff is the best, super caring and feels just like home- they will take care of everything with huge generosity. They offer many activities such as cooking classes, building classes & tours of the area. This place is totally genuine and gives you the real experience of Kenya’s beautiful nature and the great people hosting it.YeheliIsrael
- From $217 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 212 reviewsThe hotel has a lovely rustic coastal feel which we appreciated. The kids loved the pools and spent their days there or at the beach which was conveniently located nearby. It was so good to meet so many friendly tourists and we appreciated the many bottles of water in our room, which were replenished each day. Very thoughtful during this hot season. We also enjoyed some of the spa treatments at Wasserhaus Spa.
CATHERINEAustralia - From $121 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 81 reviewsEverything 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.
FrancescaItaly - From $86.40 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 167 reviewsEverything- stunning, staff is friendly and attentive and it is never loud. This place is exactly what I needed and it is owned by a local family (this should be commonplace but coastal Kenya is very much neocolonized). They pay attention to details. It’s impossible to be here and not feel like you’re at the best joint in town.
LeratoSouth Africa - From $135 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 155 reviewsHotel exterior and room interior, views, staff was very nice and the service is impeccable, good kitchen, nice pool, good wifi all over the place, attention to details from the manager - even the music playlist and the volume was just perfect. Overall, definitely a place to recommend!Marko ValenticCroatia
- 10Scored 10ExceptionalRated exceptional· 1 reviewThe hotel provided us with a great cook, Charo. He made excellent breakfast and dinner - whatever we'd like. Masi, the house maid, kept the rooms and area perfectly clean. The dinning area was faced the pool and had ocean view. By far the best hotel experience we have had!MirjamDenmark
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 89 reviewsThis is a great, clean beach house right next to a lovely white sand beach. The water is pretty warm and there arent aggressive beach boys at the beach. There are tiki beach umbrellas on the beach that you can hang out under. The receptionist Safari was very nice as well.
BindiUganda - 10Scored 10ExceptionalRated exceptional· 1 reviewThe hotel is located in a very authentic little Kenyan village. It really is in the middle of nature. In addition, Evans is very nice, cooks great food, and hooked me up with a wonderful guide. This stay was definitely the highlight of my trip to Kenya.RosinaUnited Kingdom
- From $72 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 127 reviewsWhat an amazing place right on the beach. Super happy I found it. Brilliant meals and dinners made by the utstanding cook Justice and a green and colorful garden kept wild and splendors by Oscar. Sandy white beaches and 30° water. ParadisemartinKenya
- From $194.75 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 163 reviewsLocation is amazing. Gizellea, the manager was there to help on any time, she made our stay perfect. Staff was super nice as well:) In the hotel, there is an amazing restourant. Best food we had in Kenya. Will be back for sure:)
DanaIsrael - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 195 reviewsEverything was great at Mbuyu - the rooms, the staff, the pool and all with very quick access to the main beach and bars. Plus the restaurant is fantastic and had the best cocktails we had anywhere else in Kenya!AllegraUnited Kingdom
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 16 reviewsEverything about the place was amazing, from the host, the location, the facilities, everything. Strategic location allowing access to every beatiful scene Watamu offers. An amazing place for a getaway stay.AAllanKenya
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 364 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 - 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 386 reviewsHotel positioned on the best beach of the area - this is the real added value to get the final score Resort full of green; second beach area very suggestiveFlavioItaly
- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 217 reviewsThe hotel is beautiful. The salt water pool was a delight as was the beach which is just stunning. Staff lovely and friendly. Best margaritas in town!AmishaUnited Kingdom
- From $140 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 108 reviewsThe proporty and the seclusion - it is a little removed from Watamu, and Malindi. I enjoyed the less crowded beaches and the views. Gorgeous place.
LuciaUnited States of America - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 217 reviewsBeautiful beach. Large comfortable suites. Property is very well maintained and rooms and common areas are very clean. Restaurant is very good.KaranCanada
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 430 reviewsStaff were very pleasant. Location was decent with good beach access. Pool was clean and accessible. Beer was cold.JJayCanada
- From $194.75 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 163 reviewsstaff are super friendly and welcoming access to the beach and sea very relaxing and amazing viewAmoreYemen
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