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Five-Star Hotels in Watamu

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The best five-star hotels in Watamu

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Visiwa Beach Resort

Watamu

Set in Watamu, 50 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Visiwa Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

V
Vita
From
Latvia
Our stay at the hotel was wonderful. The breakfast was tasty, but lack variety, if you stay longer time. Room was comfortable with big bed (in our case it was too hard), clean, nice interior, soft bedding and white towels every day. Guarded beautiful beach area with big sunbeds. A wonderful beach with small islands in the ocean that you can walk to at high tide.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews
Price from
US$177.30
1 night, 2 adults

Kobe Suite Resort

Watamu

With a tropical garden and and private beach area, Kobe Suite Resort is located in Watamu. The resort has two outdoor pools and can arrange massages on request.

J
Jacek
From
Poland
Amazing, secluded butique hotel, fantastic and helpful staff, spacious, clean and comfortable rooms, tasty food, beatiful beach. We will definately choose this one again if we are in Watamu in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
US$269.70
1 night, 2 adults

Medina Palms

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.

S
Shirley
From
South Africa
I had a pleasant stay staff were kind and friendly especially Vivian and Silas the best
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$252
1 night, 2 adults

Hemingways Watamu

Watamu

Offering a spa and wellness centre, 2 pools surrounded by palm trees, Hemingways Watamu is located on the beachfront of Watamu. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi.

J
John Ashley
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful setting, with extremely helpful staff and amazing see views from room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$345
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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$114.50
1 night, 2 adults

Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Malindi (Near Watamu)

Located in Malindi, 800 metres from Tropical Beach, Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.

B
Benjamin Makai
From
Kenya
Lovely Staff. Mateos, Sheila Otieno, Linet Njau, among others. Not forgetting Purity, the one who was always taking care of our residence. And Zablon at entrace
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$215
1 night, 2 adults

Q Boutique Resort Malindi

Malindi (Near Watamu)

Q Boutique Resort Malindi has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Malindi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool.

R
Rares
From
Romania
An unforgettable stay! The room was spotless and beautifully designed, the food was absolutely delicious, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Q Boutique Resort is a true gem in Malindi, we can’t wait to come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults

Billionaire Beach Front Apartments

Malindi (Near Watamu)

Facing the beachfront, Billionaire Beach Front Apartments offers 5-star accommodation in Malindi and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.

C
Caroline
From
Kenya
The food, the cocktails, the friendly staff, the amenities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$517
1 night, 2 adults

The Kasa Malindi

Malindi (Near Watamu)

The Kasa - Malindi is a unique luxury destination located on the north coast of Kenya in the town of Malindi and on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

J
Jorge Alexandre
From
Portugal
Good breakfast on request. I highlight the extreme professionalism of the staff and their friendliness. In addition to the good facilities, I highlight the architecture.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$387
1 night, 2 adults

The Villa Mela, Malindi

Malindi (Near Watamu)

Set in Malindi, 600 metres from Tropical Beach, The Villa Mela, Malindi offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

G
Giorgia
From
Italy
Villa Mela in Malindi is a great and wonderful house, lovely furnished with original wood stuff, decorated with evergreen trees, plants, two swimming pools, a very nice patio. A peaceful and quiet island in Malindi.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: US$310
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
    Kobe is a beautiful hotel. The location is fabulous, the pool and dining areas so chic. Lovely staff, great food and exceptional service
    Guest review by
    Vicki
    Family with young children