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Featuring garden views, Fortamu - Tembo House offers accommodation with a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, around 100 metres from Papa Remo Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.8 km from Watamu Bay Beach. The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet, a hair dryer and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Watamu National Marine Park is 25 km from the apartment, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 18 km from Fortamu - Tembo House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Watamu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mercy
    Germany Germany
    Everything, the staff was very helpful and patient. The place is clean and location 👌 perfect. It's a few minutes walk to the beach. Security is top and the host Isabella really a darling, always ready to help and always reachable. It's really...
  • Siegal
    United States United States
    This place is amazing! Ziro and Amina took great care of us. Ziro cooked us delicious food every night and morning and they kept the place immaculate. They were also able to organize an excursion to the marine park and found us reliable and...
  • Maureen
    Kenya Kenya
    Loved the swimming pools, house deisgns, beach access!! Friendly staff
  • Vitaliy
    Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
    Everything was amazing. Location is perfect. Villa is clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Communication with the landlord is good. Isabella is very supportive and replies within 3o minutes. Special thanks to Ziro, cook, cleaner, local...
  • Alison
    Australia Australia
    the location was fantastic. facilities were amazing
  • Nasimiyu
    Kenya Kenya
    The careraker ziro was very accommodating and he cooks very well Location was amazing and the accommodation was beautiful
  • Adele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tembo was in the beautiful setting of Fortamu resort/complex, right on the beach. The grounds & the two pools were exceptionally maintained. The accommodation itself was spacious, beautifully decorated & well equipped. It had easy access into...
  • Dario
    Italy Italy
    Tutto, l'appartamento con zona living meravigliosa, giardino e piscine e Zairo cuoco bravissimo con Amina ragazza gentilissima
  • Aleksandar
    Serbia Serbia
    Our stay at the Tembo house in Watamu was extremely pleasant. The accommodation impressed us with its artistic design, filled with summer details that created a relaxing atmosphere. The view of the beach and oceans was spectacular, providing us...
  • Andrea
    Italy Italy
    Struttura molto accogliente all'interno di un residence, pulita, spaziosa e dotata di diversi comfort e un housekeeper (Ziro) fantastico, che farà la spesa e cucinerà tutto ciò che più vi piace. Posizione eccellente con ingresso al mare con una...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fortamu - Tembo House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Private beach area
    • Garden

    2 swimming pools

    Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome

    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome

    Wellness

    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Beach
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Transport

    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Fortamu - Tembo House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    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
    From 10:00 to 12:00
    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.

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 13:00 and 16:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    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 Fortamu - Tembo House 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 13:00:00 and 16:00:00.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Fortamu - Tembo House

    • Fortamu - Tembo House is 1.4 miles 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.

    • Yes, Fortamu - Tembo House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Fortamu - Tembo House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Fortamu - Tembo House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Swimming Pool
      • Beach
      • Private beach area
    • Fortamu - Tembo House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Fortamu - Tembo House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

    • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Fortamu - Tembo House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.