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Turtle Bay Beach Club
Hotel in Watamu
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.
Carcatella
Italy
The pool was great, the food had a good variety, the location was fantastic, just in front of the beach. The resort was clean and the staff very helpful
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
192 reviews
Price from£150.22per night
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Watamu
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.
Jerry
United States of America
Breakfast was spot on. Location was pretty decent. A little far removed from restaurants/shopping and such, but that is kinda what I wanted so was very good for my needs. I answered no regarding the question above "Did the price I paid match the expectations I had when I booked". I answered no because the facility far exceeded my expectation. I felt it was a very good value.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
51 reviews
Price from£105.94per night
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
Hotel in Watamu
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.
wycliffe
Kenya
staff
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
37 reviews
Price from£94.08per night
Alawi Home
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
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.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
9 reviews
Price from£158.12per night
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Located in Watamu, a few steps from Papa Remo Beach, Watamu Adventist Beach Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Omanwa
Kenya
Cleanliness
5.1
Scored 5.1
Average
Rated fair
30 reviews
Price from£27.04per night
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched sun umbrellas and a private beach area.
Tom
United Kingdom
Charming is an apt name for this beautiful hidden away gem. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, really working hard to ensure our stay was a dream romantic romp. They even prepared a tailored vegan alternative menu that was an unexpected touch of care. We're truly grateful to Silvia and her team.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
13 reviews
Price from£265.64per night
Mawe Zuri Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
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.
Maureen
Kenya
The serenity and quietness of the hotel!!! Just perfect! And being at the sea front made evenings perfect for a sit and chill watching the sunset and listening to the wind. The staff were also exceptionally polite and friendly.
If you’re looking to rejuvenate and take some time out. This is it! I think I found my spot anytime am off for R&R 😁
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
115 reviews
Price from£75.11per night
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in Watamu Beach, 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...
Sanne
Netherlands
It was really beautiful, the staff was amazing and it is very calm. Very good for a trip when you want to relax.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
14 reviews
Price from£90.92per night
Lalasalama B&B
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
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.
Ogola
Kenya
The cleanliness
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
68 reviews
Price from£36.37per night
Lily Palm Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
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.
matthew
United States of America
they had comfortable rooms
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
437 reviews
Price from£80.64per night
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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
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 14 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· 51 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· 437 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.
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What Guests Said About Watamu:
- 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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- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 76 reviewsI loved and appreciated the attention to detail and the beautiful artwork. I felt very nurtured at Zawadi House. The staff is wonderful - friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The owner is a wealth of information, not just locally, but all around Kenya and her tips are spot on. Located in a quiet beautiful neighborhood between Watamu & Baracuda beaches, it is close to restaurants and shops. There is a massage room just off the little swimming pool and I got a wonderful massage at a super reasonable price.DeannaUnited States of America
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 386 reviewsThey have all services you could need, and the resort section of loungers on the beach means you are not haggled by "beach boys". The staff are wonderful, and you will always have service. Lovely, clean pools. The beach is beautiful, the ocean warm, amazing location (aside from being a bit far and "separate" from Watamu) Excellent breakfast buffet. Amazing cocktails. Air-con in our room helped alot! The resort and watamu are so safe, and an incredible tropical experience.Kate OlmesdahlSouth Africa
- From £12.65 per night9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 124 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
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 3 reviewsLocation was great, there was a private access road to to the beach, about 2 minutes walk, we loved the chef, he was cooking all the 3 meals on time and they were delicious , the house have a beautiful swimming pool not too deep children can swim with supervision, the staff were excellent and knowledgeable, overall it was fantastic, and I would recommend anyone who’s visiting watamu ,MahdiUnited States of America
- From £89.34 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 205 reviewsI was fortunate to get a room with a sea view. While the rooms generally do face the sea, some are partially blocked by the palm trees. I enjoyed the beach. The hotel has arguably the best beach in Watamu. The biggest plus is access to the Islands between 6.30am to around noon during the low tide. All in all, its a great place. Oh, the hottest joint in town is next door, Papa remo.
AlexKenya - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 7 reviewsThe location is very good. It's close to the main Watamu shopping center and a few meters from the all-weather road. It is close to essential services - Gas station, Pharmacy, eateries, and a shopping mall. One can walk to the Beach too! The lady taking care of the facility - Anna- is such a kind soul. She consulted on our breakfast needs and checked constantly if we were fine.NguoKenya
- From £56.92 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 129 reviewsfriendly and helpful staff, in particular Lizzy and Benjamin. The whole compound and its surroundings had a good atmosphere and sufficient intimacy for a relaxed vacation and human interaction. After a visit to the Garoda hotel, we knew the difference: at the Watamu Beach Cottages we felt at home. Thanks also for the monkeys who entertained us for free.WilliGermany
- From £23.72 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 149 reviewsLovely place on the beach. Good food, some of the friendliest and most helpful staff we’ve seen in Kenya. Plenty of outdoor lounge areas, a beautiful pool and an outdoor self-serving kitchen. We stayed in the tent and with the breeze, shade and fan it was still one of the best and coolest nights of sleep we had. One of our favorite spots in Kenya!
ALEXANDRAUnited States of America - 7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 87 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 - From £39.53 per night9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 51 reviewsThe ambience was amazing, the breakfast was great. Don't leave without trying The cake!!! The best part was the few moments with the host, she's very knowledgeable and interesting.would definitely go back. Very close to the beach!John MungeKenya
- From £85.23 per night9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 24 reviewsAmazing host, excellent staff, beautiful space! Was there for one night but I wished I stayed longer. My stay was nothing but perfect. Thank you Andrea and team. Another plus, it's next to one of the best beaches in Watamu.
BenitaKenya - From £27.67 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 17 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
- 8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 15 reviewsthe house is as described. it has air-conditioning which functions well, when there is electricity in Watamu. The local team, led by Hasimi, were helpful and available when needed.Andrew O-SUnited Kingdom
- From £150.22 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 192 reviewsThe pool was great, the food had a good variety, the location was fantastic, just in front of the beach. The resort was clean and the staff very helpfulCarcatellaItaly
- 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 £209.91 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 74 reviewsOne of the best facilities at Watamu. Beautiful and serene. Excellent staff at the bar lounge and the best pizzas in the africa.
RiteshIndia - From £36.37 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 68 reviewsShort distance to the beach. The staff was very helpful. The environment is quiet and clean. There's reliable internet.OnyangoKenya
- From £45.86 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 119 reviewsPeople are engaged to help you with everything. Good Service and it's a nice spot in downtown watamu.Fabian WollmannGermany
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 437 reviewsOne of the best locations in Watamu, the staff is very helpful and the rooms are comfortable.
BrankoSwitzerland - 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 132 reviewsCrystal Bay Resort is located in one of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya.WayneKenya
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