Experience world-class service at Visiwa Beach Resort

Facing the beachfront, Visiwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Bike hire and car hire are available at this resort and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near the resort include Watamu Bay Beach, Papa Remo Beach and Mapango Beach. Malindi Airport is 19 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Activities:

Tennis court

Golf course (within 3 km)

Fishing


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Watamu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    Kenya Kenya
    Visiwa is a lovely boutique family-run hotel in a great location. You can swim in their pool or walk down to the beach, or enjoy the views and sea breeze from one of their well placed cabanas. The rooms are basic but comfortable and well designed...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    staff were friendly, clean rooms and good location
  • George
    Ireland Ireland
    Situated in a quiet area on the beachfront. Rooms are spacious, well-equipped and airy. Spotlessly clean throughout. Food is very good. Able to eat outdoors either near pool or overlooking beach. Lots of shaded loungers to relax. Pool is a good...
  • Steven
    Kenya Kenya
    The overall relaxing atmosphere, staff responsiveness and kindness, gracious and attentive host, beach-front location, and of course the facilities were excellent. We enjoyed our first time in Watamu.
  • Giorgia
    Italy Italy
    The most beautiful place in Watamu, hotel on the beach, we had a room with see view, incredible restaurant with perfect Italian cooking a small paradise
  • Waddlemcroi
    Italy Italy
    I recently stayed at this hotel, and I had a fantastic experience. The staff were wonderful, and the owners were just as great. Giselle took excellent care of us from the moment we booked our appointment, arranging pick-up and engaging in...
  • Kushatha
    Botswana Botswana
    The location to the beach, the rooms and artwork around.
  • Yasmin
    Kenya Kenya
    Awesome staff.. Management very friendly and welcoming. Gisella, Terry,.. Rashida.. Zahra.. Katana.. Roy... The beach view is amazing.. Almost surreal. Thank you all so much
  • Maksim
    Russia Russia
    Probably, the best location in Watamu: clean beach (if you would like to have white sand beach and not the beach covered by dry seaweed) - this is the place. If you like to enter the ocean to swim not stepping on corals but via sand (high tide...
  • Vanilla
    Kenya Kenya
    10/10 minus nothing. Friendly management; friendly staff; beautiful hotel. Perfect food and drinks. And the ambience is to die for!!!!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ristorante #1

    No additional info available

Resort facilities of Visiwa Beach Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
Visiwa Beach Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about Visiwa Beach Resort

  • The prices at Visiwa Beach Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Visiwa Beach Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Visiwa Beach Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Bike tours
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Game drives
    • Open-air bath
    • Happy hour
    • Cooking class

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Visiwa Beach Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Visiwa Beach Resort is 0.8 miles from the centre of Watamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Visiwa Beach Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante #1

  • Room options at Visiwa Beach Resort include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Bungalow