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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.

location is perfect
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
181 reviews
Price from
$200
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Beautiful Boutique Hotel. Loved the pool view and the bathroom. If you like to drink they have an exceptional selection of whiskey. You don’t get to see this sort of collection at most hotels.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
64 reviews
Price from
$113
1 night, 2 adults
Alawi Home, hotel in 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.

A very nice and quiet place very suitable to fill up your batteries.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
13 reviews
Price from
$200
1 night, 2 adults
Jumbo Club Watamu, hotel in Watamu

Located in Watamu, 1.2 miles from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Jumbo Club Watamu has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

We loved the food and the views.Great value for the money! Oh and very lovely staff.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
112 reviews
Price from
$222
1 night, 2 adults
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu, hotel in Watamu

Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched sun umbrellas and a private beach area.

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.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
$336
1 night, 2 adults
Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo, hotel in Watamu

Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu.

Staff is very nice, welcoming and professional. They made me feel at home and very well taken care of. I loved everything about this hotel. Breakfast is super!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
48 reviews
Price from
$72.90
1 night, 2 adults
Lalasalama B&B, hotel in 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.

The staff is really kind and helpful :) The breakfast and the massage is nice as well, it is good value.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
112 reviews
Price from
$56
1 night, 2 adults
Mawe Zuri Resort, hotel in 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.

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 😁
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
119 reviews
Price from
$136.80
1 night, 2 adults
Lily Palm Resort, hotel in Watamu

Located in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 4.3 mi from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort features 3 swimming pools, one main bar, a Beach bar and a private beach area.

Pool , beach Jane the hostess was very friendly .
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
500 reviews
Price from
$105
1 night, 2 adults
Twiga Beach Resort, hotel in Watamu

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 private beach area.

Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
21 reviews
Price from
$221
1 night, 2 adults
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Watamu's best hotels with breakfast

  • Aquarius Club
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 16 reviews

    Set in Watamu, 1476 feet from Mapango restaurant, Aquarius Club features a private beach area. The resort has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

  • Dream Luxury B&b Watamu
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 77 reviews

    Dream Luxury B&b Watamu is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Watamu where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and bar.

    Great location, staff was very kind and the room was great!

  • Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 48 reviews

    Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu.

    Es war alles vorhanden was man gebraucht hat um sich wohl zu fühlen

  • Blu Diamond Villa Watamu

    A 16-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach in Watamu, Blu Diamond Villa Watamu features accommodations with access to a public bath and open-air bath.

  • Lily Palm Resort
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 500 reviews

    Located in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 4.3 mi from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort features 3 swimming pools, one main bar, a Beach bar and a private beach area.

    Very helpful and friendly staff. Good food. Very clean.

  • Simba House
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 41 reviews

    Simba House enjoys a location in Watamu, 14 miles from Watamu National Marine Park and a 11-minute walk from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. With garden views, this accommodation provides a terrace.

    Very serene and quiet place, with a swimming pool and excellent service.

  • Watamu Ascot Resort
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 58 reviews

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

    The accomodation was very nice, clean and the staff was amazing!

  • Lalasalama B&B
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 112 reviews

    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.

    Good service, good breakfast, kind staff, good value

Hotels located in the center of Watamu

  • Kenya Residence Watamu

    Offering inner courtyard views, Kenya Residence Watamu in Watamu provides accommodations and a garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool.

  • SeaRenity Homes 1 or 2 or 3 Bedroom Watamu
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 25 reviews

    SeaRenity Homes 1 or 2 or 3 Bedroom Watamu is located in Watamu, just 14 miles from Watamu National Marine Park and a 4-minute walk from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

    The apartment is spacious, great location, value for money.

  • Delicious House, Watamu, 2-bedroom with secure compound free parking and wifi
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 23 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 0.9 miles from Papa Remo Beach, Delicious House, Watamu, 2-bedroom with secure compound free parking and wifi features accommodations in Watamu with a...

    Casa molto grande ad uso esclusivo immersa nel verde

  • Linda's Little Lincoln
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 11 reviews

    Offering an indoor pool and a garden, Linda's Little Lincoln in Watamu is close to Mapango Beach and Watamu Bay Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Watamu Solana Apartments
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 86 reviews

    Located in Watamu, 4.3 mi from Watamu National Marine Park, Watamu Solana Apartments provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi.

    Great location and very nice staff. Great price/quality

  • Agama Apartments

    Providing garden views, Agama Apartments in Watamu offers accommodations, a private beach area, pool with a view, and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Villa Jakasa

    Providing quiet street views, Villa Jakasa in Watamu features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Peponi cottage Aaliyah apartment
    Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 6 reviews

    Just a 7-minute walk from Mapango Beach and 0.4 miles from Watamu Bay Beach, Peponi cottage Aaliyah apartment features accommodations in Watamu with a terrace.

Budget hotels in Watamu

  • Madenge House Watamu

    Madenge House Watamu offers accommodations in Watamu, 14 miles from Watamu National Marine Park and a 15-minute walk from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

  • Marijani Holiday Resort
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 142 reviews

    Located in Watamu, a few steps from Watamu Bay Beach, Marijani Holiday Resort provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

    Literally everything, service, staff it was amazing

  • Rose's 1 bedroom Apartment

    Rose's 1 bedroom Apartment offers accommodations in Watamu, 14 miles from Watamu National Marine Park and a 13-minute walk from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

  • Rose's Executive One Bedroom Apartment

    Rose's Executive One Bedroom Apartment is located in Watamu, just 14 miles from Watamu National Marine Park and a 13-minute walk from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

  • Luciano & Grace Apartments
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 83 reviews

    Located in Watamu, Luciano & Grace Apartments offers accommodations with free WiFi and a garden with an outdoor swimming pool.

    Tutto Dallo staff alla cucina alla piscina all accoglienza

  • Eco Villas Watamu
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 56 reviews

    Ecolodge Jua Bahari is located in the small town of Timboni, just 1.2 mi away from Watamu Beach. Surrounded by palm trees, the lodge has an outdoor pool and restaurant.

    the receptionist was welcoming they keep time well

  • Manukato Apartments
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 3 reviews

    Just 1.2 miles from Watamu Bay Beach and 1.1 miles from Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Manukato Apartments features accommodations in Watamu with a garden.

  • Villa Fiore

    Villa Fiore enjoys a location in Watamu, 4.3 miles from Gedi Ruins and 4.5 miles from Mida Creek.

FAQs about hotels in Watamu

What Guests Said About Watamu:

  • Scored 10
    10

    Watamu has a charm to it.

    Watamu has a charm to it. Very relaxed but amazing places to discover The beach is beautiful! Catching sunsets is not a problem. so many places to catch some of the most glorious sunsets you will ever see. Within the town centre is a small eatery called The Place! Great chef & delicious meals.
    Beth
    Kenya
  • Scored 8.0
    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
  • Scored 10
    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
  • Scored 4.0
    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
  • Scored 10
    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
  • Scored 10
    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

See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Watamu

  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 157 reviews
    Nice, clean and quiet place where the staff like always in Kenya makes everything possible to make you feel happy. This is very special in this country and they are for half part everywhere of my satisfaction... Smile and kindness bring a special energy . And then the magical of watamu makes your stay unique.
    Happy traveller
    France
  • From $200 per night
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 13 reviews
    Amazing boutique hotel. Very clean rooms. Great staff. They are super friendly and helpful. Fantastic location next to the beach. The beach is beautiful and the sand is white and smooth. Can’t find a better beach.
    Jonas
    Sweden
  • From $178 per night
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 395 reviews
    Fantastic location on the most beautiful part of Watamu beach. Excellent facilities, two pools, beach bar, restaurant, sun loungers, in lush green gardens with monkeys in the palm trees. We loved it.
    Robzimbo
    United Kingdom
  • From $120 per night
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 328 reviews
    Lovely traditional Kenya hotel. Small number of rooms, great views from restaurant, good food with daily changing menu and friendly staff.
    Neil
    United Kingdom
  • From $280 per night
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 192 reviews
    Kobe is located on the stunning Garoda beach. Best location in Watamu. Food is superb.
    Alessandro
    Italy