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Trio Villas Watamu is situated in Watamu and has a private pool and pool views. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The villa features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Incredible, we loved every moment. Samuel, Ken and Sharon were all so welcoming and went above and beyond, we felt right at home. We worked remotely here for a week and it was the only place in watamu we were able to work, due to the great wifi and if there was a power cut Samuel had the generator on straight away. These villas are just breathtaking! If you go to watamu stay here! We loved every moment and will definitely be back.

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9.3
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Located in Watamu, 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Jua Resort provides accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking and a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Papa Remo Beach. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.7 km away and Malindi Marine National Park is 18 km from the villa.

The staff at the resort were incredibly friendly and helpful, always going above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable.The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, and I especially appreciated the comfortable beds and pillows. The highlight for me was definitely the food - the resort has several on-site chefs that served us a variety of local cuisines, and every dish I tried was absolutely delicious. The resort also offered a range of activities and excursions for guests to enjoy, including snorkeling, diving,dhow rides,There is truly something for everyone here, whether you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an adventure-filled getaway. Overall, I highly recommend Rafiki Jua to anyone looking for a memorable stay in Watamu. The combination of stunning natural scenery, excellent service, and fantastic food make it a top-notch resort that I can't wait to visit again. 👌🌊🏊‍♀️🌴🍽️

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9.8
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort is situated in Watamu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

A fairytale day! Upon arrival we were greeted by smiling staff who escorted us to our second floor apartment. Here we found ourselves on a huge balcony, where we then dined with a view of the pool and the starry sky. The apartment was perfect: clean and with a nice flower arrangement on the bed to welcome us. The location is fantastic: just cross the road to get to one of the most beautiful beaches in Watamu and in less than 5 minutes by motorbike or 15 on foot from the city center. In the staff there was even a cook, that based on our choice, made us a typical and cheap local dinner. To end our night we had a swim in the pool looking at the stars...a very special moment. We can only recommend Nadia & Ale house to everyone to be spoiled in a fabulous location.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Nyumba Nyekundu in Watamu provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 1.1 km from Garoda Beach.

Very peaceful and quez place to bond with your loved one

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9.1
Superb
73 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Set in Watamu, Paka House-Rafiki Village offers accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and pool views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

This my second time here and I love it. The owner is super responsive on the phone, workers are friendly, helpful and available with no intrusion, the pool is big and well maintained, the location is perfect, and the house well equipped with everything you need.

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9.1
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

The spacious villa with a terrace and garden views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 7 bathrooms with a bidet. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The villa offers bed linen, towels and ironing service.

Everything is exactly as you see on the photos.. Nothing was exaggerated.. Perfect place for kids and family

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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£319
per night

Located in Watamu, less than 1 km from Watamu Bay Beach and a 11-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach, Tembo House - Rafiki Village provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This recently renovated villa is located 2.1 km from Mapango Beach and 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

Anna always did our breakfast and she’s so kind, she cleaned and organized our house we always came home to a clean room

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9.3
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Featuring a garden, private pool and pool views, Linda's Little Lincoln is located in Watamu. The property has garden and city views, and is a few steps from Mapango Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

It is a short walk to the nearest beach, where there are plenty of small restaurants and bars. The area is quite safe as there are two hotels in the local vicinity. Very peaceful in the evenings, even with the close vicinity of the hotels. Mohamed, our contact, was extremely helpful and managed to resolve the dew small issues that we had.

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8.5
Very good
11 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Located just 2.2 km from Watamu Bay Beach, Delicious House, Watamu 2-bedroom with own compound free parking and wifi offers accommodation in Watamu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.8 km from Mapango Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Turtle Bay Beach.

Responsive host. Very friendly staff

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8.5
Very good
17 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Garoda House Turtle Bay [ Jacuzzi ☆☆☆☆☆ ] Kilifi is set in Watamu. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa has a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

Nice facilities and pretty good pool. AC worked great. Staff was very helpful.

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8.3
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

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  • Rafiki Jua Resort
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews

    Located in Watamu, 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Jua Resort provides accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking and a garden.

    New resort and kind staff always ready to help you with any request

  • Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 59 reviews

    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.

    Great location, clean rooms, great hosts, great pool

  • Villa Privata - Angel in Garoda

    Located in Watamu, less than 1 km from Garoda Beach and a 17-minute walk from Turtle Bay Beach, Villa Privata - Angel in Garoda provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free...

  • Trio Villas Watamu
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Trio Villas Watamu is situated in Watamu and has a private pool and pool views. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay.

    Beautiful clean apartment, distance to beach 15 mins walk.

  • Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort is situated in Watamu.

  • Nyumba Nyekundu
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 73 reviews

    Nyumba Nyekundu in Watamu provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Very peaceful and quez place to bond with your loved one

  • Tembo House - Rafiki Village
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Located in Watamu, less than 1 km from Watamu Bay Beach and a 11-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach, Tembo House - Rafiki Village provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Garoda House Turtle Bay [ Jacuzzi ☆☆☆☆☆ ] Kilifi
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Garoda House Turtle Bay [ Jacuzzi ☆☆☆☆☆ ] Kilifi is set in Watamu.

    The boys are very friendly and helpful. The kitchen is good equipped.

These cottages in Watamu have options with FREE cancellation

  • Paka House-Rafiki Village
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Set in Watamu, Paka House-Rafiki Village offers accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and pool views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Location is good, very helpful staff and the owner was easy to communicate to.

  • Linda's Little Lincoln
    Free cancellation options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Featuring a garden, private pool and pool views, Linda's Little Lincoln is located in Watamu. The property has garden and city views, and is a few steps from Mapango Beach.

    Beautiful place and private pool. Secluded. Home is very nice.

  • Delicious House, Watamu 2-bedroom with own compound free parking and wifi
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 17 reviews

    Located just 2.2 km from Watamu Bay Beach, Delicious House, Watamu 2-bedroom with own compound free parking and wifi offers accommodation in Watamu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as...

    Casa molto grande ad uso esclusivo immersa nel verde

  • 2 Bedroom Mangrove Cottage with Private Pool
    Free cancellation options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 32 reviews

    Set in Watamu, 2 Bedroom Mangrove Cottage with Private Pool offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Early check-in, privacy, cleanliness and serene night

  • Villa white sands
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Watamu, Villa white sands features accommodation with a private pool. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Casa Maridadi
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Featuring a balcony with sea views, a private beach area and pool with a view, Casa Maridadi can be found in Watamu, close to Papa Remo Beach and less than 1 km from Watamu Bay Beach.

  • Jiweleupe house
    Free cancellation options available

    Located in Watamu, Jiweleupe house provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Kilulu Island
    Free cancellation options available

    Located in Watamu, near Mapango Beach and Turtle Bay Beach, Kilulu Island is a recently renovated property, featuring, a private beach area and garden.

Travelling by car? These cottages in Watamu offer free parking!

  • Bingo House Watamu, A Modern 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool, A Kids Heaven
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Bingo House Watamu, A Modern 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool, A Kids Heaven is located in Watamu.

    The facility is fantastic, the staff were excellent and the meals were great.

  • Bianca and Pietro House
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 28 reviews

    Boasting pool views, Bianca and Pietro House offers accommodation with balcony, around 800 metres from Mapango Beach.

    Das pessoas, super gentis e educadas sempre dispostas a ajudar.

  • mascottecave
    Free parking

    Set in Watamu in the Kilifi region with Merry Crab Cove Beach nearby, mascottecave offers accommodation with free private parking.

  • White bay pianoB
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Watamu and only less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, White bay pianoB features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Nakupenda House
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1 review

    Boasting a balcony with pool views, an infinity pool and a garden, Nakupenda House can be found in Watamu, close to Watamu Bay Beach and 700 metres from Papa Remo Beach.

  • Banana House Villas
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, Banana House Villas is situated in Watamu. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • PWANI HOUSE cottage

    Situated in Watamu, 200 metres from Papa Remo Beach and 1.7 km from Watamu Bay Beach, PWANI HOUSE cottage offers a garden and air conditioning.

  • Situated in Watamu, a few steps from Papa Remo Beach and 1.9 km from Watamu Bay Beach, 3 bedrooms house at Watamu 100 m away from the beach with shared pool furnished terrace and wifi offers an...

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Cottages that guests love in Watamu

  • Avg. price/night: £91.62
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 50 reviews
    We had a great time in Villa Isla, spending most of our time at the pool. Juma, our host was amazing and always there when we needed assistance of any sorts. The house was cozy which we really enjoyed.
    Mercy
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £48.76
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 129 reviews
    Liked the Bungalow, felt nice and private with a "garden". Liked the mosquito nets, cozy to hear all the sounds outside in the night even if it take a night or two to get used to. It's situated by the Garoda beach which definitely is one of the most beautiful beaches in Watamu. Very quiet and relaxing place. Friendly and helpful staff.
    Thérèse
    Family with young children
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 364 reviews
    We stayed in the beach cottage, which is in a wonderful spot right on the beach, with an amazing view of the sea. The house is charming, and Chef Mo made us a fabulous curry with chapatis! We hope to get a chance to go back one day.
    Ellen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £65.33
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 32 reviews
    It was a home away from home! Agnes and her team took me in and cared for me, gave me tips, and fed me. The room is very spacious and pretty. I loved to have my own seating area infront of my bungalow although I preferred to sit in the main area on a couch cuddling the dogs.
    Larissa
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews
    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.
    Manraj
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 218 reviews
    Kobe was paradise! The location was idyllic, room very spacious and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, food delicious and very good value. The ambience was peaceful, chic and relaxing. Pools were quiet and super clean. The beach was easily accessible and good for walks into Watamu. We will be back!
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £48.76
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 129 reviews
    Kind and helpful team, cottage in great position on the beautiful Garoda beach, nice small restaurant with tasty food. Special mention for the manager Benjamin, the cook Mapenzi and our housekeeper Fatima. We’ll come back
    felice
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £73.13
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 54 reviews
    The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Its private and quiet. Staff are pleasant. Perfect location.
    Natalie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £65.33
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 49 reviews
    What a discovery! Booked one night with my girlfriend and ended up staying five. We've had our own bungalow in a very beautiful hotel garden with pool. There's also an open-walled restaurant and areas with comfortable seats and couches. Great place to read and relax. Overall we were absolutely happy finding this place. Thank you!
    Lederle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £48.76
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 129 reviews
    The place was amazing. Beautiful cottage and we were taken care of expertly by Fatima (*****).
    Teddy
    Group
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