3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Poor place with almost nothing to do around.But it was fun.
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Turtle Bay Beach Club
Mida Creek Road, Watamu
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (80 reviews)
Great location & on beach, rooms need massive reno
"Rooms are in dire need renovations & upgrade. Service is good. Location & beach is amazing including food"
Reviewed on 24 February 2025
Hemingways Watamu
Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is AED 918 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
AED 918
AED 1,083 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"Lovely to stay at Hemingways! As beautiful as ever. Staff and facilities first class!"
Reviewed on 9 January 2025
Kobe Suite Resort
Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is AED 2,323 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
AED 2,323
AED 2,742 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Enjoyed the stay. Shame about the room.
"Pros: Lovely staff, low key laid back (non-intrusive) beach club vibe, good restaurant, great views and good sheltered pool at back. No sight of the curio market and the massed sun beds on the beach in front but slightly to the left of the hotel. Cons: A rock hard mattress (which, when we checked ..."
Reviewed on 24 February 2025
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 Village
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ruins of Gedi and Watamu Beach 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 January 2025
House / Villa - Watamu
Watamu
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Ruins of Gedi and Watamu Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Excellent stay
"We stayed over the Christmas and New Year period and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were courteous and professional and both Franklyn (the property caretaker) and Patrick (the chef) were truly outstanding."
Reviewed on 3 January 2023
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 July 2024
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.
Popular places to visit
Watamu Beach
4/5(11 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Watamu Beach during your travels in Watamu? Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area.
Watamu Marine National Park
4.5/5(5 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Watamu Marine National Park, a lovely green space in Watamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Mida Creek
4.5/5(5 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mida Creek during your travels in Watamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Reviews of Watamu
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Top Destination
4/5 - Good
UnhappyCustomer
Beautiful place to visit and relax.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Hell's Kitchen just North Malindi, well worth the drive there. A 'must see' place
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
In low season there are way too many touts about for the amount of travellers and it gets really tiring having to constantly deal with them. In high season I am sure it isn't such a problem
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Struggling beach resort with beautiful beaches and questionable facilities.
4/5 - Good
Alexander
Watamu is a town with numerous beautiful, ambient and cost friendly beach hotels and resorts not to mention the awesome Watamu Marine National park. The locals are friendly and hospitable. I'd recommend Watamu any day.