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Turtle Bay Beach Club
Hotel in Watamu
On 656 feet of sandy beach and direct in the Watamu National Marine Park, Turtle Bay is one of Kenya’s most extensive all inclusive hotels.
Carcatella
Italy
The pool was great, the food had a good variety, the location was fantastic, just in front of the beach. The resort was clean and the staff very helpful
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
192 reviews
Price from$190per night
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Watamu
Located in Watamu, a 12-minute walk from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Jerry
United States of America
Breakfast was spot on. Location was pretty decent. A little far removed from restaurants/shopping and such, but that is kinda what I wanted so was very good for my needs. I answered no regarding the question above "Did the price I paid match the expectations I had when I booked". I answered no because the facility far exceeded my expectation. I felt it was a very good value.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
51 reviews
Price from$134per night
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
Hotel in Watamu
Facing the beachfront, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm offers 5-star accommodations in Watamu and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.
wycliffe
Kenya
staff
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
37 reviews
Price from$119per night
Alawi Home
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, Alawi Home is located in the Watamu Beach district in Watamu, 5.7 mi from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
9 reviews
Price from$200per night
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Located in Watamu, a few steps from Papa Remo Beach, Watamu Adventist Beach Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Omanwa
Kenya
Cleanliness
5.1
Scored 5.1
Average
Rated fair
30 reviews
Price from$34.20per night
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched sun umbrellas and a private beach area.
Tom
United Kingdom
Charming is an apt name for this beautiful hidden away gem. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, really working hard to ensure our stay was a dream romantic romp. They even prepared a tailored vegan alternative menu that was an unexpected touch of care. We're truly grateful to Silvia and her team.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
13 reviews
Price from$336per night
Mawe Zuri Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around a 9-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.2 miles away from Watamu Bay Beach.
Maureen
Kenya
The serenity and quietness of the hotel!!! Just perfect! And being at the sea front made evenings perfect for a sit and chill watching the sunset and listening to the wind. The staff were also exceptionally polite and friendly.
If you’re looking to rejuvenate and take some time out. This is it! I think I found my spot anytime am off for R&R 😁
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
115 reviews
Price from$95per night
Ascot Watamu
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Ascot Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino. Guests can have a drink at the...
Sanne
Netherlands
It was really beautiful, the staff was amazing and it is very calm. Very good for a trip when you want to relax.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
14 reviews
Price from$115per night
Lalasalama B&B
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Located in Watamu, a few steps from Watamu Bay Beach, Lalasalama B&B has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Ogola
Kenya
The cleanliness
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
67 reviews
Price from$46per night
Lily Palm Resort
Hotel in Watamu Beach, Watamu
Located in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 4.3 mi from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort features 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
matthew
United States of America
they had comfortable rooms
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
437 reviews
Price from$102per night
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Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
WatamuBudget options available9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 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
WatamuBudget options available9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 13 reviewsLonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched sun umbrellas and a private beach area.
Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation
Ascot Watamu
WatamuBudget options available8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 14 reviewsAscot Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino.
The accomodation was very nice, clean and the staff was amazing!
Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
WatamuBudget options available8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 51 reviewsLocated in Watamu, a 12-minute walk from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Séjour exceptionnel. Je recommande ce merveilleux hôtel.
Lily Palm Resort
WatamuBudget options available7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 437 reviewsLocated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 4.3 mi from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort features 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area.
The place is very beautiful! The staff are quite friendly.
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What Guests Said About Watamu:
- 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 - 8.0Scored 8.0
Local administration and hoteliers should strive to attract...
Local administration and hoteliers should strive to attract more local tourists. Overdependence on foreigners leads to exaggerated prices in addition to leaving Watamu as a ghost town especially in low season.Kinini
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- 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 386 reviewsThe resort has an excellent position, very close to one the most beautiful beaches in Kenya. All the infrastructures (rooms, swimming pools and areas of common use) are kept very clean. All the staff is always kind and efficient, starting from the front desk and continuing with cleaning staff, waiters and beach attendants. Special thanks to Miss Denise, Deputy Director, for her continue dedication, her kind support to all clients and her great suggestions for several excursions that made this holiday truly unforgettable.
AntonioFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: $1137.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 205 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.KristineGroup
- 7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 87 reviewsI love the location - perfect spot for beach holiday and not too fair-away from Watamu - yes the road is not perfect but for me it was part of my Kenya experience :-) They are a few very good restaurant on the beach and Safari was always very helpful , he even took as to a local church which was amazing experience ! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to relax and learn a bit about the locals , the location is very safe . Pole Pole
VeronikaSolo traveler - 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 15 reviewsThe breakfast was awesome especially that you could have your breakfast the time you wanted and the service was exceptional. Really loved the host Susan who was welcoming friendly and was there whenever i needed her assistance. The staff were very welcoming and smiles all round and really helpful too. Although the weather in Watamu wasn't nice at the time Susan and her Family and the Staff really made my weekend. Keep up the good work Susan.MartinGroup
- Avg. price/night: $2118.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 216 reviewsIn general, the hotel is expanding and building new structures like yoga place and a very good place for a stay in Watamu —-but I’ll reconsider my choices next year because of breakfast policy. The swimming pool is lovely as always and the New Fitness in an open space is well equipped and modern and I enjoyed working out. Rooms are stocked with water and variety of tea and a pot. Easy access to Lichthaus. Bed was comfy with many pillows.
DenisSolo traveler - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 85 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.TiinaFamily with young children
- 7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 1 reviewThe location is great for access to most places in Watamu and we walked to the beach. There are restaurants in Watamu village that you can walk to at any hour. We were on the same road with the rest of the family so it was super convenient to drive down to them in minutes. Safe parking. Secure compound. The host and caretaker were available when needed and were friendly ladies.PatrickSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $357.079.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 38 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!GervaisYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $216.8Scored 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.MartinYoung couple
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 9 reviewsThis accommodation is truly fantastic and welcoming. the private beach is very beautiful and equipped with umbrellas with sunbeds where you can observe the islands of Watamu, the pool is very large and clean. The chef service is really great and tasty.Antony CardiniFamily with young children
- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 194 reviewsEverything was great at Mbuyu - the rooms, the staff, the pool and all with very quick access to the main beach and bars. Plus the restaurant is fantastic and had the best cocktails we had anywhere else in Kenya!AllegraTravelers with friends
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 362 reviewsFirst went 26 years ago, it still has the same charm and character and yet it is one of the few hotels in Kenya that has given the place an overhaul during covid. Looking for to or next visit.AndyYoung couple
- 7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 87 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 ArringtonSolo traveler - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 41 reviewsCosy, comfortable, clean hotel. Francesca is a great host and has excellent recommendations! Rooms had hot water and AC. Hotel near to town and fortama beachRRushabSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $318.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 74 reviewsVery nice and quiet area, close to the beach with helpful and very kind host. The swimming pool is amazing, as well as the size of the room is huge...AleksandarYoung couple
- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 217 reviewsThe hotel is beautiful. The salt water pool was a delight as was the beach which is just stunning. Staff lovely and friendly. Best margaritas in town!AmishaTravelers with friends
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 362 reviewsThe location is amazing, just in front of the sea. It’s a simple but nice hotel with a very comfortable bed, we slept so good every day!
LuciaYoung couple - Avg. price/night: $357.079.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 38 reviewsFood was amazing, best in that entire area. It was so quiet and peaceful and clear. The staff was very helpful and friendly.NathanaelYoung couple
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 386 reviewsVery nice beach. One off the cleanest I've been to in Kenya. Friendly staff. Room AC was great.davidSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $1008.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 115 reviewsGreat location, amazing and helpful staff and the hotel was very clean
Carolyne BFamily with young children
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