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Situated in Watamu, Mida Creek Eco Camp offers beachfront accommodation 12 km from Watamu National Marine Park and features various facilities, such as an open-air bath, a garden and a bar. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with sea or garden views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of African dishes and also offers vegetarian and vegan options in a family-friendly atmosphere. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the bed and breakfast, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 8.1 km from Mida Creek Eco Camp, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 12 km away. Malindi Airport is 19 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 1
2 double beds
Bedroom 2
2 double beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
Bedroom
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 large double bed
1 futon bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful and super peaceful place to stay on tranquil Mida Creek. The staff were super helpful and the tour we booked to the UNESCO heritage site was excellent.
  • Miryam
    Spain Spain
    The staffs are wonderful. Nice breakfast included. Nice place in nature very quiet.
  • Laura
    Kenya Kenya
    I really liked being at that side of the creek and being able to enjoy the nature there. The camp has a few nice spots to chill out, and the environment is relaxed and friendly. The excursions that they offered were great ways of getting to know...
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Frederic and his team were very helpful and friendly and come from the local village that the Ecocamp supports. The closeness to the creek is a real plus and being able to swim when the tide is high. Frederic organised a local trip to Arabuko...
  • Malin
    Sweden Sweden
    Very priceworthy community-run. Benson helped to arrange an excellent birdguide for me.
  • Johnny
    Denmark Denmark
    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.
  • Tl
    Germany Germany
    - the staff was very nice and helpful, organised us a snorkeling and mangrove trip - beautiful landscape - a place to relax
  • C
    Charlie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The camp is a relaxing and calming environment, with very welcoming staff who are friendly, warm and positive. We enjoyed playing Jenga and checkers on a night with a cold tusker! Whilst the site is slightly outside Watamu, it is very easy to get...
  • Christina
    Germany Germany
    Communication was very fast and easy. Dinner provided was awsome, decent breakfast. The whole camp is nice and location beautiful-
  • Sharon
    Kenya Kenya
    Had a wonderful time at mida creek eco camp. The staff's were friendly and available. The place is clean and have amazing breakfast.

Managed by Benson Baya Yaa

Company review score: 8.9Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I'm Benson Yaa,a Kenyan born citizen of sound and mind, I've been managing the Camp over 10 years after having gone through special course on Hotel management tour operations and administration which was sponsored by charity based in Germany,here guest are asured satisfactory service ,not forgetting the entire history of how the project came to be. Our guests are having opportunity to enjoy our culture and traditions while here not forgetting the evening walk to the local Mnazi bar (coconut wine bar)every evening to enjoy our local brew, after dinner this depends on the guests if he's interested, please welcome and enjoy the peaceful and serenity,not forgetting the super Eco friendly environment and the friendly community

Property information

Mida Eco camp is a Non profit making organization,a community project,nestled along the coast,its within the watamu marine reserve,all of its entire profit goes to fund other small projects within the community of Mida targeting school children,both nursery and further secondary school.We do not accept guest to give sweets or money to the children of our community of Mida,this may led the children to start begging,if one wishes to give anything to the children,instead we advice our clients to donate anything be it writing materials or pens to the nearby school Mzizima school.

Neighbourhood information

Mida creek well known as landing sites for birds, it's also one of the five IBAs in Kenya, also seven out of nine species of mangroves are found here, therefore described as the most productive mangrove forest in the world, it's also a breeding ground for Hawks bill and green turtle, not forgetting the beautiful excursions such as canoe ride to the mangrove Chanels, board walk and bird hide, kirepwe island run away, Gedi ruins via canoe,just to mention but a few,book with us and rest assured satisfactory is a guarantee,

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Mida Creek Eco Camp restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Mida Creek Eco Camp

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Foot bath
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Mida Creek Eco Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 11:30 to 15:30
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 11:30
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. That's about £40. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 18 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 06:00.

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 Mida Creek Eco Camp 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.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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.

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Mida Creek Eco Camp

  • Mida Creek Eco Camp is 3.7 miles from the centre of Watamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Mida Creek Eco Camp is from 11:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • The prices at Mida Creek Eco Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Mida Creek Eco Camp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Private beach area
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Open-air bath
    • Foot bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Public Bath
  • Guests staying at Mida Creek Eco Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • Mida Creek Eco Camp has 1 restaurant:

    • Mida Creek Eco Camp restaurant
  • Room options at Mida Creek Eco Camp include:

    • Quadruple
    • Family
    • Bungalow
    • Tent