Watamu

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Watamu
Watamu
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
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Turtle Bay Beach Club
Turtle Bay Beach Club
3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road, Watamu
The price is S$249 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
S$249
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan,2025
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (70 reviews)
"Turtle Bay Beach Resort appears to have had some upgrades since our last visit in 2023. There is fresh paint in many places, the ping pong table has been restored and new paddles are available to use. The food remains good, though not exceptional and there is sufficient variety for most tastes. The ..."

Reviewed on 11 Dec,2024

Turtle Bay Beach Club
Hemingways Watamu
Hemingways Watamu
4.5 out of 5
Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is S$493 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
S$493
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan,2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)
"Hemingways Watamu was just what we were looking for in terms of somewhere to relax and rest after an injury and work. Watamu itself is a bit less interesting in the off season (I.e. most restaurants are closed, as are many of the gear shops), but it’s still lovely if not a tad bit windy. Staff were ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun,2024

Hemingways Watamu
AHG Lion Beach Resort
AHG Lion Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is S$366 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
S$366
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"The scenery around the property was very beautiful. Overall the property was what I would consider a little tired. Lots of rooms to maintain and insufficient funds to do so. All inclusive was average to be kind food possibly below average (my fiance suffered from food poisoning after eating fish ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep,2024

AHG Lion Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rafiki Village
Rafiki Village
3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
Rafiki Village
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
3.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul,2024

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Vosteen Home Holidays
Vosteen Home Holidays
2.5 out of 5
Gede Watamu Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins ...
Vosteen Home Holidays
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Nicholas

Small village surrounded by the best beaches on the Kenyan coast, plenty of shopping for souvenirs also many local eateries and Italian restaurants.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beware of the cost of any boat related trips.There is a $16 per head charge if you go afloat in the Marine Park. There is also a lot of plastic pollution immediately in front of the hotels beach caused by the hundreds of decaying plastic sacks.