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Watamu Beach Cottages, hotel in Watamu

Just a few steps from Garoda Beach and a 13-minute walk from Short Beach, Watamu Beach Cottages features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden and barbecue facilities.

Beautiful seafront cottage; spacious and very well equipped. Very helpful and friendly staff, who went out of their way to help us with our work at Mida Creek. Lovely grounds and pool, in a spot that is well removed from the busier northern end of Watamu Bay, but still readily accessible. Lovely beach, with relatively few people other than kite surfers. Remarkable value for money. We would happily stay again.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
76 reviews
Price from
$91
1 night, 2 adults
Waridi House, hotel in Watamu

Waridi House features beauty services and an open-air bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Watamu, a 9-minute walk from Mapango Beach.

Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
11 reviews
Price from
$69.12
1 night, 2 adults
Venus Villa Watamu, hotel in Watamu

Venus Villa Watamu enjoys a location in Watamu, 15 miles from Watamu National Marine Park and 2 miles from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

Location, staffs, rooms and the whole comfort.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
23 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults
Tembo village Jacaranda road, hotel in Watamu

Offering a garden and a terrace, Tembo village Jacaranda road in Watamu is close to Watamu Bay Beach and Papa Remo Beach.

The staff was the best, has a lovely pool with spacious rooms and easy access from anywhere in Watamu.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
21 reviews
Price from
$33.21
1 night, 2 adults
TEMBO Village Watamu, hotel in Watamu

Featuring free Wifi, private parking, and pool with a view, the recently renovated property TEMBO Village Watamu offers accommodations in Watamu, a 5-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 500 yards...

I liked that the staff was very receptive and understood our needs.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
40 reviews
Price from
$72
1 night, 2 adults
Diwani Cottage, hotel in Malindi

Offering garden views, Diwani Cottage in Malindi features accommodations, a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden.

Great location although beach is not good for swimming. The property is clean. They could do better in providing clean rag on the bathroom and soap holder. Rooms were cleaned daily, good swimming pool. Children friendly.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
187 reviews
Price from
$585.52
1 night, 2 adults
Surahi Restaurant & Guest House, hotel in Malindi

Within a 17-minute walk of Malindi Beach and 20 miles of Watamu National Marine Park, Surahi Restaurant & Guest House offers free Wifi and a bar.

Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
13 reviews
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults
WHITE Nyumba, hotel in Malindi

WHITE Nyumba is a recently renovated homestay in Malindi where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, garden, and shared lounge.

A calm, tranquil home away from home. The host responds promptly and accomodates your personal requests, met her in person and she's a warm host, felt like am home. The staff is fantastic!!Said was very welcoming and ensured our smooth stay and he made the best Swahili breakfast! Salama had our room looking like a honeymoon bed :-).David and Trevor were at hand to help us out. Large rooms, Very strong wifi, well manicured space, LOVED IT!!!!!!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
243 reviews
Price from
$55
1 night, 2 adults
Villa Nyumba Hatimaye, hotel in Watamu

A 11-minute walk from Garoda Beach in Watamu, Villa Nyumba Hatimaye features accommodations with access to beauty services. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony and a swimming...

Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Watamu Sunrise Villa, hotel in Watamu

Just a 5-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach and 0.9 miles from Watamu Bay Beach, Watamu Sunrise Villa features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

Beautiful room and pool area. There is a limited morning breakfast for purchase which was delightful. Staff was very nice and accommodating when we decided we needed to leave bc of no AC.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
86 reviews
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • villa zoe dhahabu BNB

    Villa zoe dhahabu BNB features spa facilities and beauty services, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Watamu, a 9-minute walk from Garoda Beach.

  • Villa Nyumba Hatimaye
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    A 11-minute walk from Garoda Beach in Watamu, Villa Nyumba Hatimaye features accommodations with access to beauty services.

  • Waridi House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 11 reviews

    Waridi House features beauty services and an open-air bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Watamu, a 9-minute walk from Mapango Beach.

    Very stylish and spacious. We had the whole house to ourselves. And the massage service was excellent, as was the nearby Italian Liars Club restaurant

  • Watamu Beach Cottages
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 76 reviews

    Just a few steps from Garoda Beach and a 13-minute walk from Short Beach, Watamu Beach Cottages features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden and barbecue facilities.

    High level of privacy, no nosy sellers of anything.

  • Watamu Sunrise Villa
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 86 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach and 0.9 miles from Watamu Bay Beach, Watamu Sunrise Villa features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

    Es hat einen schönen Pool. Eine friedliche Umgebung

  • Avana Resort Watamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 9 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 500 yards from Papa Remo Beach, Avana Resort Watamu features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden.

    Rooms are clean. The facility is quiet and serene. Staff is friendly and welcoming.

  • Nyumbani Tamu
    Breakfast options

    Featuring garden views, Nyumbani Tamu in Watamu offers accommodations and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace.

  • Chiky Villa
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    Providing pool views, Chiky Villa in Watamu features accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden.

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  • Nuru Room at Lulu Beach
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1 review

    Nuru Room at Lulu Beach offers accommodations in Watamu, 2.1 miles from Bio-Ken Snake Farm and 10 miles from Malindi Marine National Park.

  • Hideaway villa watamu
    Budget options available
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Hideaway villa watamu enjoys a location in Watamu, 1.5 miles from Turtle Bay Beach and 1.8 miles from Mapango Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Hideaway villa watamu
    Budget options available

    Hideaway villa watamu in Watamu provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Tembo village Jacaranda road
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 21 reviews

    Offering a garden and a terrace, Tembo village Jacaranda road in Watamu is close to Watamu Bay Beach and Papa Remo Beach.

    The ambiance was quite amazing because it's family friendly.

  • TEMBO Village Watamu
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 40 reviews

    Featuring free Wifi, private parking, and pool with a view, the recently renovated property TEMBO Village Watamu offers accommodations in Watamu, a 5-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 500 yards...

    Struttura molto carina. Personale gentilissimo. Posizione ottima.

  • Chris House solo camere
    Budget options available
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Chris House solo camere is a recently renovated homestay in Watamu where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and shared lounge.

  • Nyumba Tulivu
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 82 reviews

    Providing free Wifi, private parking, and a private beach area, the recently renovated property Nyumba Tulivu offers rooms in Watamu, a 4-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 400 yards from Papa Remo...

    The room is spacious,good environment,good services

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  • Avg. price/night: $16
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 132 reviews
    Great host family! Everything is very authentic and lets you experience the real experience. We were very well taken care of and it’s a great project! The food was amazing and the Mida creek tour is very recommendable.
    Juliane
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 68 reviews
    It's a castle!!! It was an amazing experience.Great host and amazing staff always ready to assist and ensure I was comfortable. I have found my forever vacation home in Watamu. Best part was that I made a great and forever friend.!!
    kathembwa
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 10
    10
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review
    The Garden is beautyfull, Justin is the best guide, Marica is verry friendly but not intrusive. She is a good hostess.
    Ulrike
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $144
    Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 8 reviews
    Gaby was a great host, extremely friendly and accommodating. I loved the serene minimalistic design and the quietness of the place.
    maggie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $153
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 90 reviews
    Great location, clean rooms, great hosts, great pool
    Cynthia
    Group
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 95 reviews
    I love the location - perfect spot for beach holiday and not too fair-away from Watamu - yes the road is not perfect but for me it was part of my Kenya experience :-) They are a few very good restaurant on the beach and Safari was always very helpful , he even took as to a local church which was amazing experience ! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to relax and learn a bit about the locals , the location is very safe . Pole Pole
    Veronika
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $15
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 74 reviews
    The locals are very nice. They like to talk and explain. Very relaxed place and easy to go around. Close to the creek. Good seafood.
    johnny
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 17 reviews
    Mangrove View is such a special place, away from the main streets and secluded near the mangrove forest. The property is a bird’s heaven because of its tree and brush abundance and the water drinking and bathing puddles always kept full by the manager. Allyboyd is a kitchen master and he’ll cook the best omelette that he serves together with chapati. He is a local and he knows all the places to be and see. Do not hesitate to ask him to show you around. He took me out to meet the locals and try different foods and drinks.
    Andrei
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 16 reviews
    Charles was a great host... Allowed late check-in, loved every bit of my stay. Apart from the stairs to the house, i'd say this was a smooth stay. Definitely booking with Charles again.
    John
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 81 reviews
    Very spacious 2 bedroom villa. Amazing swimming pool and great environment. Franklin was a great host.
    Theo
    Family with young children