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Ocean Sports Resort

Hotel in Watamu

Located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya, Ocean Sports Resort offers views of the Indian Ocean. This beachfront resort features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

A
Aimée
From
Belgium
the pictures don’t do justice to the actual hotel. absolutely beautiful space, friendly staff, lovely breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo

Hotel in Watamu

Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu.

N
Nivea
From
Kenya
Friendly staff,top notch room cleaning,easy access and secure location .The facility felt like home .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
US$96
1 night, 2 adults

Alawi Home

Hotel in 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.

A
Amelie
From
Germany
Exeptionally beautiful, you feel like in a dream :) You get help 24/7 and the staff is amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$250
1 night, 2 adults

The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu

Hotel in Watamu

Set in Watamu, 1.9 km from Papa Remo Beach, The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

d
diane
From
United Kingdom
This hotel has been designed and built with great attention to detail with beautiful features , exquisite furnishings . It is in a secluded quiet spot with no external noise which makes your stay totally relaxing and calm . The food was delicious and beautifully presented . Cocktails first class!! Staff are attentive and very friendly . Fabulous pool and relaxation areas and wonderful garden . Beautiful view of the sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$336
1 night, 2 adults

Mawe Zuri Resort

Hotel in Watamu

Mawe Zuri Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu.

L
Lyse
From
Belgium
I loved everything about this resort. The best food in watamu and the service is just excellent. Highly recommend this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$120.18
1 night, 2 adults

Palm Garden ECO Boutique Hotel No Kids under 12

Hotel in Watamu

Set in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden ECO Boutique Hotel No Kids under 12 offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

M
MATTHEW
From
United Kingdom
Lovely hotel, great location nice and peaceful, pool area was amazing and very comfortable, staff very attentive and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$142
1 night, 2 adults

Lily Palm Resort

Hotel in Watamu

Discover Paradise at Lily Palm Resort – Your Sweet Escape to Watamu Nestled in the heart of Watamu Beach Town, Kilifi County, Lily Palm Resort invites you to experience the magic of coastal living in...

M
Mburu
From
Kenya
The ambience, the staffs were very friendly, Kennedy at the reception was very welcoming, Jane in the restaurant always followed up if we were okay, the pools were clean, everything about it was at per.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
Price from
US$121
1 night, 2 adults

Twiga Beach Resort

Hotel in 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 private beach area.

L
Leigh
From
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
Price from
US$288
1 night, 2 adults

Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm

Hotel in Watamu

Facing the beachfront, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

L
Long
From
Zimbabwe
Beautiful setting, peaceful and out of the hustle and bustle but easy enough to arrange taxis to the nearest towns. The staff were amazing, friendly, helpful and just a pleasure to be around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$114.50
1 night, 2 adults

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Watamu

Situated just 400 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort provides accommodation in Watamu with access to an infinity pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

A
Abram
From
Kenya
fabulous stay I will definitely return.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$97.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Watamu

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
From US$140 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
From US$49.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
From US$336 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
From US$19.30 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
From US$120 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
From US$103.76 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
From US$236.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
From US$150 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
From US$350 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews
From US$121 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Watamu

Set in Watamu in the Kilifi region, with Mapango Beach and Bio-Ken Snake Farm nearby, Casa Yangu offers accommodation with free private parking.

From US$68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Located in Watamu and only 600 metres from Mapango Beach, Zuri homes 1,2or 3 Bedrooms watamu provides accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Featuring city views, Delicious House, Watamu, 2-bedroom with secure compound free parking and wifi offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a patio, around 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park...

From US$40 per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Dea Apartment Ghepard Exclusive is situated in Watamu.

From US$130 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Set in Watamu, 450 metres from Mapango restaurant, Aquarius Club features a private beach area. The resort has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

From US$145 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Watamu Bay Beach and 23 km of Watamu National Marine Park, Waridi House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Watamu.

From US$69.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and pool view, Watamu Solana Apartments is located in Watamu, 500 metres from Mapango Beach and 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park.

From US$94.50 per night

Set in Watamu, 1.3 km from Mapango Beach and 22 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Banana House offers a terrace and air conditioning.

From US$60 per night

Budget hotels in Watamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Charlie's Place Watamu is located in Watamu, 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park, 600 metres from Bio-Ken Snake Farm, as well as 19 km from Arabuko Sokoke National Park.

From US$27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Situated within less than 1 km of Watamu Bay Beach and 23 km of Watamu National Marine Park in Watamu, Dream Luxury B&b Watamu offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Set within less than 1 km of Watamu Bay Beach and 23 km of Watamu National Marine Park, Watamu Villaggio offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Watamu.

From US$55 per night

Set in Watamu in the Kilifi region, Guguski has a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$85 per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Villa Morosa is set in Watamu, 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park and 700 metres from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

From US$50 per night

Upepo house watamu is a property with a private pool, located in Watamu, within just less than 1 km of Mapango Beach and a 8-minute walk of Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

From US$61.50 per night

Offering city views, Ferry homes is an accommodation set in Watamu, less than 1 km from Mapango Beach and 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park.

From US$59.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Located in Watamu, 200 metres from Mapango Beach, Villa Yasmin features rooms with garden views and free WiFi.

From US$76.50 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Watamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring an open-air bath and views of pool, Blue Diamond Villa Watamu is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Watamu, 1.4 km from Watamu Bay Beach.

From US$60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews

Discover Paradise at Lily Palm Resort – Your Sweet Escape to Watamu Nestled in the heart of Watamu Beach Town, Kilifi County, Lily Palm Resort invites you to experience the magic of coastal living in...

From US$121 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Featuring garden views, Simba House provides accommodation with terrace, around 1 km from Watamu Bay Beach. It is situated 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park and offers a housekeeping service.

From US$72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.5
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Situated along Watamu Beach, Barracuda Inn Resort features a swimming pool with sun lounges, a hot tub, and a restaurant and bar. The resort also offers evening entertainment.

From US$157 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

AHG Lion Beach Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. This 4-star resort offers a bar.

From US$141.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

With pool views, Eco Villas Watamu is located in Watamu and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

From US$118.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Watamu, 500 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, RiccArDella House Rafiki Tamu offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From US$150 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located within 300 metres of Watamu Bay Beach and 23 km of Watamu National Marine Park, Fadhila Holidays provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Watamu.

From US$150 per night

FAQs about hotels in Watamu

What guests said about Watamu:

10

Some really good beaches... very full day trips on boats...

Some really good beaches... very full day trips on boats... lots of stalls to purchase things... good supermarkets on the main road if you are staying in a villa... due to the heavy Italian tourist presence, there are plenty of great eateries and restaurants... easy to get around on motorbike or tuk tuk... generally very safe compared to Nairobi.
Guest review by
Asef
United Kingdom
8.0

I loved my stay there. The room was big and clean.

I loved my stay there. The room was big and clean. The staff were very helpful and cheerful. I would also like to thank Yasmeen for making my stay pleasant. Thank you very much peponi villa entire crew 🙏
Guest review by
Ahmed
Kenya
10

Watamu is one of my favorite places to visit in North Coast.

Watamu is one of my favorite places to visit in North Coast. It is not overpowering like other towns in North Coast. The people are very friendly and hospitable. I particularly enjoyed the sunset views at Litchaus and Crab Shack. The cultural tour to Waka Waka Island and seeing dolphins. However, it can be pricier than other places. I recommend going with an open mind and a spirit of fun. To get the most from Watamu, do not rush. I recommend spacing out your travel and allowing yourself to soak it all in. There's definitely so much to see and learn from the local community.
Guest review by
Anonymous
8.0

The people are quite friendly including cab divers.

The people are quite friendly including cab divers. The beaches are wonderful. Not too much interference from the beach boys. The area is relatively quiet in the evenings. Good for a person who has relaxation in mind. My favourite beach was Gecko resort. It is easy to get around Watamu with Tuk Tuk or cabs.
Guest review by
kaguru
8.0

A bit expensive as it's made for tourists, so expect...

A bit expensive as it's made for tourists, so expect European prices (5EUR one beer or 8EUR a cocktail). The beach is amazing, it's totally worth it :) However, try to be in a beach chair, as those are in private restaurants or hotels; that's the only way the beach boys are not going to annoy you all the time (and even there, they might try to talk to you or stare at you, but it's less likely). There's a club (Come back club) that we loved, as the atmosphere and music were great :)
Guest review by
Daniela
Chile
10

Watamu, Kenya, is a stunning coastal destination that offers...

Watamu, Kenya, is a stunning coastal destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant local culture. From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed by incredibly friendly people who make you feel right at home. The sandy beaches are breathtaking, providing endless opportunities for relaxation, sunbathing, and leisurely beach walks. The warm climate is perfect for enjoying the sun and indulging in outdoor activities like snorkeling, which reveals a mesmerizing underwater world. Watamu is also a haven for food lovers, with fresh seafood and delicious local dishes being a highlight. Whether you’re traveling with family, seeking a romantic escape, or just craving a relaxing getaway, Watamu offers something for everyone, from serene sunsets to memorable shore experiences. On the downside, the area can be quite loud and a little chaotic at times, especially in busier spots. However, this minor inconvenience is easily overshadowed by the overall charm and tranquility of this coastal paradise. Watamu is a destination that truly captures the heart and offers unforgettable memories. Highly recommended! 🌴☀️
Guest review by
Joanna
Poland

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From US$310 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
This is a very nice and affordable resort to stay in Watamu, for a relaxing beach holiday. We particularly enjoyed the room size and the two pool areas. The staff are also amazing and the breakfast is really good. Very nice location right on the beach just where the best place to swim is, and it's easy to find transport to nearby restaurants etc.
Guest review by
Jakob
South Africa
From US$100 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
The breakfast was amazing. I particularly loved the staff, Mercy and Ken. They were very friendly and always welcoming, ready to help and assist when needed. It felt like home away from home. I will definitely miss the moments shared. It also a distance from Watamu town which I found to be relaxing and enjoying the culture and people around
Guest review by
Anonymous
Kenya
From US$319 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews
Location is amazing. Gizellea, the manager was there to help on any time, she made our stay perfect. Staff was super nice as well:) In the hotel, there is an amazing restourant. Best food we had in Kenya. Will be back for sure:)
Guest review by
Dana
Israel
From US$120 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
First 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.
Guest review by
Andy
United Kingdom
From US$104 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Clean property with ample space in the kitchen. A walking distance from the which sandy beach of Watamu.
Guest review by
James
United Kingdom