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Turtle Bay Beach Club, hotel in Watamu

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.

The staff and location
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
191 reviews
Price fromCNY 1,376.51per night
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel, hotel in Watamu

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.

I loved the minimalistic interior decor & aesthetics. The food was great as well. Staff were really kind & warm.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
51 reviews
Price fromCNY 970.80per night
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm, hotel in Watamu

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.

Friendly staff, good food, ambience was good, not crowded and private beach
6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
36 reviews
Price fromCNY 862.13per night
Alawi Home, hotel in Watamu

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.

Rooms are lovely, exactly as per photos.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
10 reviews
Price fromCNY 1,448.96per night
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort, hotel in Watamu

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.

Great location. Very kind and helpful staff.
5.1
Scored 5.1
Average
Rated passable
30 reviews
Price fromCNY 247.77per night
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu, hotel in 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.

A very warm welcome from the Managenent Rooms are out of this world, very uniquely designed. Wow A romantic valentines dinner by the pool was special.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
13 reviews
Price fromCNY 2,434.25per night
Mawe Zuri Resort, hotel in Watamu

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.

Good size of room, large bathroom, well kept pools. Big TV, quiet location, fantastic seaview from the garden, easy to have a walk in the area and safe. Friendly staff, good breakfast but slow.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
116 reviews
Price fromCNY 688.26per night
Watamu Ascot Hotel, hotel in Watamu

Watamu Ascot Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino.

Everything
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
14 reviews
Price fromCNY 833.15per night
Lalasalama B&B, hotel in Watamu

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.

Nice cozy hotel, clean and friendly staff.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
70 reviews
Price fromCNY 333.26per night
Lily Palm Resort, hotel in Watamu

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.

The views to the ocean from the main pool, the big balcony of the room overlooking the small pool and the garden, and the help of their travel agency to help me find a spot in a group doing the Blue Safari. The lobby is beautiful.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
439 reviews
Price fromCNY 738.97per night
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Budget hotels in Watamu

  • Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews

    Boutique 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

  • The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    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.

    Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation

  • Watamu Ascot Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 14 reviews

    Watamu Ascot Hotel 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
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 51 reviews

    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.

    Séjour exceptionnel. Je recommande ce merveilleux hôtel.

  • Twiga Beach Resort
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews

    Set in Watamu, a few steps from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Twiga Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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What guests said about Watamu:

  • 8.0
    Scored 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!
    Chris
    Kenya
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 4.0
    Scored 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 choice
    A
    Anonymous
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Joachim
    Germany
  • 8.0
    Scored 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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Watamu

  • From CNY 978.05 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 161 reviews
    We generally loved EVERYTHING about The Mida Creek and had to extend by one night to enjoy fully. From the staff, room, views, food, boat rides. The waters are also very calm on this other side. We loved how intimate the place is, it's such a great hide out. We really enjoyed the boat rides to and fro the hotel, that was such an experience on its own. This is our current favorite place in Watamu and we will be back. Thank you Mariam and team for such great services.
    Nancy
    Kenya
  • From CNY 217.34 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 149 reviews
    We 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.
    Trudie
    Tanzania
  • From CNY 1,840.18 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 173 reviews
    This 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.
    guy
    United Kingdom
  • From CNY 378.54 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 27 reviews
    It is very good villas in the middle of Watamu. 5 minutes by walk from the closest beach. There are market and restoraunts around. The host is very friendly. Apartments are big, clean and they have everything for long staying. The territory is green, the pool is small, but clean
    Nadezda
    Russia
  • From CNY 1,528.65 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 216 reviews
    The location was perfect. Right on a private beach, close enough to town to enjoy other restaurants. Lovely friendly staff at the hotel. On site bar Lichthaus was incredible. Great food and sundowners. Snorkling tour team and guest relations were lovely.
    cassandra
    United Kingdom
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 439 reviews
    Breakfast could have been improved upon. Omelettes were made fresh, but otherwise options were limited in the buffet. Slices of cheese and deli meat. Pool was stunning with view of the ocean. Beach was beautiful. Great relaxing area of Watamu.
    Nathaniel
    United States
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 98 reviews
    Beautiful coastal themed structures. Incredibly friendly, warm, helpful and competent staff from the start all the way to the end. Beautiful views of the ocean. Beautiful beach and access to it. This was the best hotel experience I have ever had.
    Kevin
    Kenya
  • From CNY 253.57 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17 reviews
    The 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.
    Veronicah
    Germany
  • From CNY 1,376.51 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews
    All-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.
    Adéla
    Czech Republic
  • From CNY 1,528.65 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 216 reviews
    The 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.
    Matilda
    Kenya
  • From CNY 234.73 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 82 reviews
    Very good apartment. The pool is very clean. The location is good, 5 minutes away from the best pizza place in Watamu. The beach is also 5 minutes away if you don't mind climbing corrals. The host was very nice and supportive.
    Artem
    Russia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 386 reviews
    The location was good compared to most hotels in watamu it had a good view of the beach, good crowd at the hotel. There were many activities offered by the the hotel like kite surfing, snorkeling and boat rides.
    Akshar
    Kenya
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 361 reviews
    First went 26 years ago, it still has the same charm and character and yet it is one of the few hotels in Kenya that has given the place an overhaul during covid. Looking for to or next visit.
    Andy
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 361 reviews
    I 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.
    Hanna
    Sweden
  • 6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3 reviews
    The 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 recommend
    Mutheu
    Kenya
  • From CNY 862.11 per night
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 36 reviews
    Breakfast was good. Salt water pool was great. Beach was great. Flowers and grounds were lovely. It was not pretentious. It was Kenyan and fun.
    James
    United States
  • From CNY 420.20 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 120 reviews
    People are engaged to help you with everything. Good Service and it's a nice spot in downtown watamu.
    Fabian Wollmann
    Germany
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 386 reviews
    Very nice beach. One off the cleanest I've been to in Kenya. Friendly staff. Room AC was great.
    david
    United States
  • From CNY 724.48 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 116 reviews
    Great location, amazing and helpful staff and the hotel was very clean
    Carolyne B
    Kenya
  • From CNY 818.64 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 207 reviews
    Beautiful location on the beach
    aamir_kenya
    Kenya