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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.
Catherine
United Kingdom
The staff and location
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
192 reviews
Price from748.03 złper 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.
Putity
Kenya
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 from527.56 złper 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.
Maureen
Kenya
Friendly staff, good food, ambience was good, not crowded and private beach
6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
36 reviews
Price from468.50 złper night
Alawi Home
Hotel in Watamu Beach, 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.
Tersia
South Africa
Rooms are lovely, exactly as per photos.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
10 reviews
Price from787.40 złper night
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, 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.
Ronoh
Kenya
Great location. Very kind and helpful staff.
5.1
Scored 5.1
Average
Rated passable
30 reviews
Price from134.65 złper night
Mawe Zuri Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, 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.
Stef-swe
Sweden
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
118 reviews
Price from374.02 złper night
Watamu Ascot Hotel
Hotel in Watamu Beach, 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.
Millie
United Kingdom
Everything
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
14 reviews
Price from452.76 złper night
Lalasalama B&B
Hotel in Watamu Beach, 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.
Jackline
Kenya
The breakfast was good.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
72 reviews
Price from181.10 złper night
Lily Palm Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, 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.
Laura
Kenya
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 from401.57 złper night
Twiga Beach Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
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.
Leigh
United Kingdom
It is a very good hotel set in well maintained grounds. The rooms are a good size and comfortable. The public rooms are attractive and inviting.
The staff were excellent who found nothing too much trouble.
We wouldn't hesitate to book again.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
7 reviews
Price from761.81 złper night
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Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 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 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
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 51 reviewsSet 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
Hotel in WatamuCheap hotel7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 7 reviewsSet 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:
- 8.0Scored 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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- From 1,000 zł per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 171 reviewsWe really enjoyed our stay here, this is a luxury resort with beautiful rooms located right on the beach. They give a complimentary breakfast that is very good. They also have a lunch and dinner menu that you have to pay for that is excellent. The rooms here are fantastic and the beds are very comfortable. The staff is very attentive and do a great job making sure that you are comfortable and happy. Highly recommend this resort to anybody looking to stay in Watamu.Jason MaaskantUnited States
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 45 reviewsThis so great place! We liked everything! The room is so beautiful, there is so big and beautiful terrace, the view from the terrace! The breakfast and dinner were served to our private table outside of our room. We could enjoy the view and privacy and it felt like five stars hotel, when James cooked so delicious food. Breakfast was also excellent! You are already on the beach, when you open the gate from the garden. The owner Beba runs this place with big heart!AnuFinland
- From 62.99 zł per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 125 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 444.88 zł per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 209 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 9.3SuperbRated superb· 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
- 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 28 reviewsAmazing place,the best we have stayed at in Africa. Felt like we were in a 5* hotel..spotless, comfortable,quiet. We extended our stay by an extra night we liked it so much..Maggie looked after us impeccably, warm and a perfect host,ready to help whenever we needed her. Highly recommended recommended.
HMalawi - 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 5 reviewsExcellent location. The hotel itself has obviously suffered during Covid so some amenities tended to be missing. Otherwise it was one of the best resort locations on that stretch of the beach. The staff were excellent and special mention to James who kept us entertained by the pool everyday.
MichaelUnited Kingdom - From 283.46 zł per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 129 reviewsI personally liked best the homely atmosphere in the compound, great hospitality and obvious love for nature and environment. No unnecessary luxuary, but everything provided that one needs for a relaxing get away in a quiet place such as a marine protected area.
ValerieMorocco - From 748.03 zł per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 192 reviewsAll-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.AdélaCzech Republic
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 41 reviewsCosy, comfortable, clean hotel. Francesca is a great host and has excellent recommendations! Rooms had hot water and AC. Hotel near to town and fortama beachRRushabKenya
- 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 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 82.68 zł per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 133 reviewsGreat place for a few nights especially if you're on a budget. Close to Watamu Village, Beach Bars and Restaurants, attractions and more.LeoKenya
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 439 reviewsThe location is excellent on a beautiful beach but the pictures date back probably to 10 years ago as the hotel is really run downNicoleSwitzerland
- 7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 82 reviewsComfortable bed, good kitchen. Great location to nicest beach in Kenya , would recommend for short stayKevinIreland
- From 145.28 zł per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 14 reviewsThe staff was the best, has a lovely pool with spacious rooms and easy access from anywhere in Watamu.MelissaKenya
- From 393.70 zł per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 118 reviewsGreat location, amazing and helpful staff and the hotel was very clean
Carolyne BKenya - From 118.11 zł per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 148 reviewsLocation is unbelievably awesome. Best bang for your buck.
MikeKenya - 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 386 reviewsThe location on Watamu beach was good.harrySouth Africa
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 360 reviewsIt’s a beach front and lovely food.
RaminderUganda - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 360 reviewsLocated on the best beach in WatamuMiguelKenya
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