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Turtle Bay Beach Club
Hotel in Watamu
On 200 metres of sandy beach and direct in the Watamu National Marine Park, Turtle Bay is one of Kenya’s most extensive all inclusive hotels.
Catherine
United Kingdom
The staff and location
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
192 reviews
Price from₱ 11,137.80per night
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Watamu
Set in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Putity
Kenya
I loved the minimalistic interior decor & aesthetics. The food was great as well. Staff were really kind & warm.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
51 reviews
Price from₱ 5,979.24per night
Alawi Home
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Alawi Home is situated in the Watamu Beach district in Watamu, 9.1 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Tersia
South Africa
Rooms are lovely, exactly as per photos.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
10 reviews
Price from₱ 11,724per night
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Situated in Watamu, 90 metres from Papa Remo Beach, Watamu Adventist Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Ronoh
Kenya
Great location. Very kind and helpful staff.
5.1
Scored 5.1
Average
Rated passable
30 reviews
Price from₱ 2,004.80per night
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts.
Manraj
South Africa
A very warm welcome from the Managenent
Rooms are out of this world, very uniquely designed. Wow
A romantic valentines dinner by the pool was special.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
13 reviews
Price from₱ 19,696.32per night
Watamu Ascot Hotel
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Watamu Ascot Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino.
Millie
United Kingdom
Everything
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
14 reviews
Price from₱ 6,741.30per night
Lalasalama B&B
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Situated in Watamu, 80 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Lalasalama B&B features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Jackline
Kenya
The breakfast was good.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
72 reviews
Price from₱ 2,696.52per night
Twiga Beach Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Set in Watamu, a few steps from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Twiga Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Leigh
United Kingdom
It is a very good hotel set in well maintained grounds. The rooms are a good size and comfortable. The public rooms are attractive and inviting.
The staff were excellent who found nothing too much trouble.
We wouldn't hesitate to book again.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
7 reviews
Price from₱ 11,342.97per night
Seven Islands Resort
Watamu Beach, Watamu
Set in Watamu, Seven Islands Resort features a private beach area, outdoor swimming pool and garden. Facilities at the property include a bar and restaurant.
Iqbal
Kenya
Good location, nearby restaurant and great beach access.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
209 reviews
Price from₱ 6,624.06per night
Medina Palms
Watamu Beach, Watamu
Located on Watamu beach, the luxury Medina Palms features unique architecture and a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and views of the Indian Ocean.
amy
United States
The staff were unquestionably the highlight of the Medina. Amazingly helpful, warm, nice. We also loved the options for pools. The rooms were fantastic, though AC in all rooms would be even better.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
170 reviews
Price from₱ 14,889.48per night
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Watamu's best hotels with breakfast
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
Hotel in WatamuBreakfast options6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 35 reviewsFacing the beachfront, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.
The staff were so friendly and nice..the food was good too
Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
Hotel in WatamuBreakfast options9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 41 reviewsBoutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu.
very nice and comfortable, clean and staff super friendly and helpful
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Hotel in WatamuBreakfast options9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 13 reviewsLonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts.
Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation
Twiga Beach Resort
Hotel in WatamuBreakfast options7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 7 reviewsSet in Watamu, a few steps from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Twiga Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
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What guests said about Watamu:
- 10Scored 10
Watamu has a charm to it.
Watamu has a charm to it. Very relaxed but amazing places to discover The beach is beautiful! Catching sunsets is not a problem. so many places to catch some of the most glorious sunsets you will ever see. Within the town centre is a small eatery called The Place! Great chef & delicious meals.
BethKenya - 8.0Scored 8.0
Interesting town, much to see, like the TAAF Snake Farm,...
Interesting town, much to see, like the TAAF Snake Farm, where I was for a course, the Gede ruins and much more. Good infrastructure, which is not in all coastal towns in Kenya the case. The beach in front of Papa Remo is alone worth going there!ChrisKenya - 10Scored 10
Watamu is a place to be..
Watamu is a place to be..I enjoyed my stay,i walked on the beautiful white sand beach.I enjoyed music at Mkoko bar and restaurant near Mapango beach. I had a night disco at starlight and the locals are friendly,, always taking care of us and ask if we are okay. I will obviously come back next year.AAnonymous - 4.0Scored 4.0
Watamu is beautiful , but unfortunately too touristical for...
Watamu is beautiful , but unfortunately too touristical for me. Heavily overpriced for Kenya. People who like bust tourist spots will like it though... traditionally many Italians, if you want to avoid those, Watamu is also not your choiceAAnonymousGermany - 10Scored 10
Watamu has lovely people, tourists are so safe its unreal.
Watamu has lovely people, tourists are so safe its unreal. Large Italian population and visitors, so most hotels and resteuraunts are italian owned. Best place to eat and the most jawdropping view is from Ocean Sports.
David - 10Scored 10
Watamu as such is lovely with a few good public beaches.
Watamu as such is lovely with a few good public beaches. Restaurants are galore and most really good, although mostly expensive. Among the coastal towns I visited in Kenya and Tanzania, I have come back to Watamu most often. The water is crystal clear, the beach white and not overrun, and the area offers enough activities to not get boring.
JoachimGermany
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- 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 217 reviewsThis is probably one of the best hotels I have stayed in in my life. - the location is perfect, on the sand beach of Watamu, far enough from the core city so very calm - the staff is extremely competent and agile. For example, they organized an emergency PCR test taken on site in less than one hour. - the best dinner I had in Africa. The pan fried salmon was worthy of a Michelin restaurant - the hotel itself, its pools, restaurant, rooms and decoration are done in the finest way. It’s tasteful under every aspect.AntoineFrance
- From ₱ 2,931 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 51 reviewsLittle piece of paradise run by a terrific soul. Laurence is such a cool and funny woman, and the house is just wonderful. We loved our time there and wish we could have stayed longer. The breakfast is delicious, fresh, made with so much attention and love. Cool cats and turtle wandering around, comfy bed, close to snake farm... everything was lovely! Watamu town and beach can be easily reach by tuktuk or boda boda, and snake farm by foot if you want. Thanks for everything Laurence 🙏JenBelgium
- From ₱ 6,624.06 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 209 reviewsWe visited during the off season so were one of the few guests staying at the property. The staff were SO nice and friendly and accommodated a late check out. The pool was amazing and super clean, the beach was also very nice. Wifi connectivity was great and stretched out to the pool. The only thing that could have been better was the AC in the room, it didn't work at times and when it did it didn't change the room temp very drastically. Overall very good experience.KristineUnited States
- From ₱ 4,644.46 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 84 reviewsThe location was super: wery close to ocean, a little bit far from Watamu so it was quiet and private. The beautiful Garoda beach was 2km walking distance. There were kind and friendly community. They help me with everything I needed. It was supernice to have tasty meals together with them. You can see a Milkyway in the sky and monkeys in the morning playing on the roof. This is haven for naturelovers.TiinaEstonia
- From ₱ 5,862 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 118 reviewsAn exceptional boutique hotel with massive air conditioned rooms, huge comfortable king bed, great showers, 2 salt water pools, good food and very few people. I loved my stay here and extended for 2 additional nights to soak it all in. Perched on a sea cliff top, there's a commanding view of the beautiful bay And a secret tunnel to directly access the tide pools and sandy beaches at low tide.
deanCanada - From ₱ 20,931.45 per night9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 39 reviewsSome of the best food I've eaten in Kenya so far, our room had an amazing view and didn't disappoint at all. The swimming pool was amazing and the staff are very friendly and attentive. The view of the moon rising while we were eating dinner was one of the best things I've ever witnessed. I'd recommend this to anybody in the area, it's paradise!GervaisUnited Kingdom
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 27 reviewsThe area was quiet and safe. Only 10 minutes walk to Turtle bay gate. The owner Jonathan was very kind, he helped us with a lot of things, and he also was always available for answering any questions. The best part was Katana, the handyman, always ready to do any kind of jobs to make our stay as pleasant as possible.SimoneItaly
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 76 reviewsWe had a great time at Zawadi Residence, which is ideally located between Watamu village and the Beach, while offering a quiet location to rest and enjoy some down Time after travelling around Kenya. Adorable staff and amazing breakfast - highly recommence ! And book directly by calling the host if possible ;)VViktoriaSwitzerland
- From ₱ 1,231.02 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 133 reviewslocation is just great, and its a cheap super big apartment. was buying lobsters daily at fish shop next to the hotel and preparing them in the apartments kitchen. sit on a terrace with sea view in the evening. taking a boda to beach - drivers waiting in front of the hotel. was heavenly life for me.MartinCzech Republic
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 27 reviewsIt is very good villas in the middle of Watamu. 5 minutes by walk from the closest beach. There are market and restoraunts around. The host is very friendly. Apartments are big, clean and they have everything for long staying. The territory is green, the pool is small, but clean
NadezdaRussia - From ₱ 11,137.80 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 192 reviewsAmazing location with close proximity to Watamu town. It has very welcoming and professional staff. All the meals were great with a good ambience overlooking the beach. I loved the garden; the area was well landscaped with full of well cut grass and palm trees.JustinKenya
- From ₱ 4,220.64 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 129 reviewsWhat an amazing place right on the beach. Super happy I found it. Brilliant meals and dinners made by the utstanding cook Justice and a green and colorful garden kept wild and splendors by Oscar. Sandy white beaches and 30° water. ParadisemartinKenya
- From ₱ 14,889.48 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 170 reviews☆☆☆☆☆It has evertything you need for a perfect holiday - pure white sand beach in front and clear blue waters - we had a beautiful time here for our beach vacation! I'm giving this hotel my best recommendation!
KarenUnited Arab Emirates - From ₱ 1,758.60 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 149 reviewsThe fact that you're able to cook your own meals is absolutely the best...I didn't have to settle for hotel food... The beach is a 2minute walk . Staff is very friendly. Benjamin is the best!
African childKenya - 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 386 reviewsLocation was very convenient, just by the Beach. The two pools for Gecko guests were great too along with the varied breakfast menu. Staff were friendly and kind. Rooms were impeccableIngridItaly
- 7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 86 reviewsView and private beach were so peaceful. Manager Safari went out of his way to make guests extremely comfortable and have an enjoyable time. Best manager I have ever met.
Joy ArringtonUnited States - From ₱ 11,137.80 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 192 reviewsThe hotel is in the most fabulous position, enjoying the beach or pool as you want. The staff were SO helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.BebeUnited Kingdom
- From ₱ 6,624.06 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 209 reviewsRooms are big, comfortable and clean. Beach is beautiful. The facilities of Papa Remo (same owner, next door) offer the best food in town.EdytaPoland
- From ₱ 2,696.52 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 72 reviewsShort distance to the beach. The staff was very helpful. The environment is quiet and clean. There's reliable internet.OnyangoKenya
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 358 reviewsLocated on the best beach in WatamuMiguelKenya
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