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Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Mapango Beach, a 11-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 2 km from Papa Remo Beach. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a patio. Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo provides some rooms that have garden views, and the rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km from Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is less than 1 km away. Malindi Airport is 20 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Watamu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lawrence
    Kenya Kenya
    The ambience and the attendants were very pleasant. We really enjoyed the hydro massage and the relax room. I will definitely be coming back.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were really stand out. Francesca went above and beyond to ensure that we had the perfect stay. Great suggestions and connections to make the most of the local area. The hotel itself is stunning with lots of areas to relax.
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    Francesca was very helpful and an amazing host. The food was good and the rooms were very comfortable. The location is great, closer to shops, restaurants and the beach. Very happy to recommend
  • Ivan
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Kind and helpful staff, great pool, nicely decorated room and common areas
  • M
    Megan
    Kenya Kenya
    Comfortable room, nice location, great view of the sunrise from the upper level. Nice to have food available at the hotel so I didn’t have to go out in the dark.
  • Peppe
    Italy Italy
    everything was so perfect, amazing staff, amazing owners super cool place, nothing to complain about.
  • Vanessa
    France France
    Nice place to stay in Watamu, The staff was really helpful and lovely
  • Yri
    Norway Norway
    We loved everything about this hotel. Our room was nice and spacious, and had a very comfortable bed. The hotel also has plenty of common areas filled up with African furniture, decorations and art, and had a overall comfortable vibe. The pool...
  • Raymond
    Mozambique Mozambique
    Nice little tropical hideout, very clean and nice swimming pool, good breakfast and super nice staff. You really felt welcome and they made the effort to keep you happy.
  • Benjamin
    Kenya Kenya
    The rooms are superb and beautifully put together . All the staff were really friendly and went above expectations to make my stay really pleasant!

Property questions and answers
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  • do you only have one quadruple room available April 9-11 and April 6-7? We would need 2 but can also do other arrangements. warmest, Christine Sharma

    Hi! We have only 1 family room, but we have big rooms where we can arrange for 4 people. If you are still interested pls send me a message. Check my italian number on Google business. Thank you
    Answered on 14 March 2023

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Tembo Restaurant

    No additional info available

Facilities of Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo

  • Check-in at Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
  • Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has 1 restaurant:

    • Tembo Restaurant
  • Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Game drives
    • Swimming Pool
  • Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo is 600 yards from the centre of Watamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.