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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.

The staff and location
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
192 reviews
Price from£151.43per 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.

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£106.80per night
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 shared lounge.

Friendly staff, good food, ambience was good, not crowded and private beach
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
37 reviews
Price from£94.84per night
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.

Rooms are lovely, exactly as per photos.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
8 reviews
Price from£159.40per night
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort, hotel in 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.

Great location. Very kind and helpful staff.
5.1
Scored 5.1
Average
Rated passable
30 reviews
Price from£27.26per night
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu, hotel in 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.

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£267.79per night
Mawe Zuri Resort, hotel in Watamu

Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2 km away from Watamu Bay Beach.

Peaceful. Comfortable bed. Inviting swimming pool. Exceptional service from staff.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
112 reviews
Price from£75.72per night
Ascot Watamu, hotel in 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.

Everything
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
14 reviews
Price from£91.66per night
Lalasalama B&B, hotel in 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.

Friendly staff, central location, value for money
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
65 reviews
Price from£36.66per night
Seven Islands Resort, hotel in 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.

Great location, comfortable and great value for money
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
201 reviews
Price from£90.06per night
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Budget hotels in Watamu

  • Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews

    Boutique 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
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    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.

    Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation

  • Ascot Watamu
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 14 reviews

    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.

    The accomodation was very nice, clean and the staff was amazing!

  • Palm Garden Boutique Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 51 reviews

    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.

    Séjour exceptionnel. Je recommande ce merveilleux hôtel.

  • Lily Palm Resort
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 434 reviews

    Situated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 7 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort boasts 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:

  • 8.0
    Scored 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!
    Chris
    Kenya
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 4.0
    Scored 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 choice
    A
    Anonymous
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Joachim
    Germany
  • 8.0
    Scored 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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Watamu

  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 118 reviews
    The staff was super friendly, especially the manager. He even came on his day off to show us around. The room was quite spacious with a large balcony and nice sofas outside. Also, the location is great! Even though the way to the beach is littered and rather stinky, once you get to the beach (and it's literally 2 minutes of walk), it's really nice. And there are some really good restaurants on the beach! We felt safe in the neighborhood, even when getting back to the hotel after sunset.
    Claudia
    Poland
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 386 reviews
    The premises is really nice and the private beach is one of the best spots, I would say, along Watamu. You can walk very far during low tide and hotel area with sun loungers is lovely. We fully understand that due to COVID hospitality branch is suffering a lot. You could see that they do their best to keep ongoing. So the whole complex has a lot of potential, pool area and beach are great!
    Manuela
    Germany
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 218 reviews
    I loved this hotel. It’s in the most incredible location. The beach is stunning. The hotel has 2 beautiful salt water pools. My room had a lovely porch overlooking the back pool. The room is really generously sized. The food is delish and the margaritas exceptional! And the staff wonderful- attentive but never in your face. Kobe is so special!
    Amisha
    United Kingdom
  • From £151.43 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 192 reviews
    Amazing 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.
    Justin
    Kenya
  • From £168.17 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 215 reviews
    The location was perfect. Right on a private beach, close enough to town to enjoy other restaurants. Lovely friendly staff at the hotel. On site bar Lichthaus was incredible. Great food and sundowners. Snorkling tour team and guest relations were lovely.
    cassandra
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 364 reviews
    This is fantastic place. Very cozy and clean. location is perfect. But to tell the truth Ocean Sport is so amazing place that you don’t want to go somewhere else. and of course cuisine. Food and restaurant the best on all Kenya coast
    Irina
    Russia
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 434 reviews
    Breakfast was good. The hotel is situated near the beach. The hotel has two swimming pools. One pool in the beach area is deep, you can dive. Hotel has its own diving center, From 17:00 to 18:00 free tea and coffee with cookies.
    Vadims
    Latvia
  • From £155.22 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 163 reviews
    Small boutique hotel and restaurant in an amazing location overlooking the beach in Watamu. Maurizio, Corrine and their team provide the right amount of service in a discreet manner and are always happy to assist.
    Aarish
    United Kingdom
  • From £24.39 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 reviews
    *Best place to be while in watamu, Very cool, as the name "Nyumba tulivu"means, *Chef Mapenzi the best(best chef for sea foods) *Amazing Guide Mr Steve,, *Nyumba tulivu ni patulivu,Pasafi,Papoa..
    Alex Musyoka
    Kenya
  • From £13.15 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3 reviews
    The host Zaitun was very friendly and helpful,the unit is exactly as advertised and in a very secure location,walking distance to the beach. Highly recommend
    Mutheu
    Kenya
  • From £151.43 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 192 reviews
    This is my second time at the hotel and I am happy that this time food/drinks were excellent all throughout, very attentive staff and good water sports.
    Yvan N.
    Kenya
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 364 reviews
    Lovely traditional Kenya hotel. Small number of rooms, great views from restaurant, good food with daily changing menu and friendly staff.
    Neil
    United Kingdom
  • From £78.11 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews
    The walking distance from the beach and restaurants, the kindness of the staff, the excellent breakfast, the peaceful ambiance
    Patricia
    Kenya
  • From £24.39 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 reviews
    Comfortable bed, good kitchen. Great location to nicest beach in Kenya , would recommend for short stay
    Kevin
    Ireland
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 386 reviews
    The hotel has good facilities. The staff at the pool were very helpful. We really enjoyed the beach.
    hilda
    Kenya
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 89 reviews
    The stay was good.Accessibility to the beach was just perfect for us who liked morning walks.
    mutua
    Kenya
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17 reviews
    Was well directed and warmly received. Took breakfast at turtle bay beach hotel
    Mwangi
    Kenya
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 218 reviews
    The beach in front was good for swim and walk and rooms were very comfortable
    Michelle
    Brazil
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 133 reviews
    Crystal Bay Resort is located in one of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya.
    Wayne
    Kenya
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17 reviews
    Very nice house in Watamu-Timboni. Well equipped, spacious.
    vit
    Kenya
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