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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

Hostels that guests love in Watamu

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  • Avg. price/night: $90
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 96 reviews
    Very modern and comfortable hotel with fan and airco at a great location, few minutes walking from Watamu beach for a good price. Also very friendly and helpful staff. They partner with a beach bar so that you can use free sunbeds at the beach.
    Claudia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $85
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 11 reviews
    It was very spacious, clean, and homely. It’s in a safe and secure area. The villa is located centrally to cafes and markets.
    Steven
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 20 reviews
    The place has huge garden an amazing pool and the most beautiful view from the rooftop had an amazing experience, the cleanest backpackers I've seen in a long long time
    shelley
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 39 reviews
    It was very cozy and nice. We enjoyed our stay and felt very safe!
    melis
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 27 reviews
    The rooms were very clean and spacious with a wide balcony view from the bedrooms. Great location with easy access to the beach and Papa Remo Resort.
    Hutchison
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 15 reviews
    Great location, beautiful pool right on the beach, very accommodating staff and friendly host - very much recommended.
    J
    Jean
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 63 reviews
    The beach was very nice and sandy, very close to the home. There were a couple of small beach bars serving good food and drinks. Does not take long to get to the town with taxi, however it is not a cheap ride.
    Domas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $125
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 123 reviews
    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.
    Stef-swe
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 18 reviews
    - Safety - there were always guards at the property, ready to open and close the gate after you - Cleaning was done daily and very well - Very convenient location with lots of cheap moto taxies coming and going all the time - Washing machine available
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $19
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 55 reviews
    Friendly Management and stuff. Clean rooms. It’s cheap and you just walk 5 minutes to the beach. It’s also nice for backpackers. We enjoyed the big pool and the possibility to do our own bbq.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple