Beachfront

A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre

Plot 28 Beach Road, 80202 Watamu, Kenya – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>82</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
82 reviews
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A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre

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A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Watamu, 90 metres from Turtle Bay Beach, 100 metres from Garoda Beach, as well as 2.3 km from Short Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 21 km from the guest house and Malindi Marine National Park is 24 km away. The guest house offers certain units that feature sea views, and the units come with a private bathroom with a shower. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast. A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre features a picnic area and a terrace. Watamu National Marine Park is 25 km from the accommodation, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 5 km away. Malindi Airport is 24 km from the property.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Watamu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very special place. You need to buy into the ethos, value and sense of community. It’s a rare find. Not at all like some of the more pretentious places on the coast.”
  • Danson
    Kenya Kenya
    “The ambiance and the whole setup of the place was awesome, the family like set up make you have that homely atmosphere Home away from home feeling, the staff quite accommodative lead by Betty their team leader, good and simple satisfying meals,...”
  • Lou
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “We enjoyed every aspects of our stay; the food was fresh and delicious, the staff very helpful and friendly, the guesthouse was beautiful and clean and the access to the beach was a big plus. We will be back soon!”
  • Kerstin
    Germany Germany
    “Very nice staff, each day different good dinner, breakfast and dinner was included in the price, really near to the beach, a quiet place compared to a city, good and stable WIFI”
  • Petteri
    Finland Finland
    “The location near the beach was excellent. Room was also comfortable. Their policy for nature concervation is worth to mention. Good info of nature conservation.”
  • Tom
    Germany Germany
    “If you seek a simple place in paradise, there you go. One of the nicest, most beautiful and best places I stayed in. Not luxurious, but all the more heartfulness.”
  • Tom
    Germany Germany
    “How close can you get to Paradise? Pretty close! At least when you stay at A Rocha Watamu. Surrounded by untouched nature, birds singing, colourful lizzards peacefully walking by. Good traditional kenyan food and the possibilit to get in touch...”
  • Cathyuk9
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Right on the peaceful beach, comfortable room, very friendly community of staff, conservation volunteers and visitors. Good food. Insights to environmental projects and easy to get around Watamu. Loved the Mida Creek boardwalk and the Crab Shack.”
  • Micky8582
    Italy Italy
    “People, Staff, contact with nature, food, the beach so close”
  • Johan
    Sweden Sweden
    “Perfect location. Superfriendly staff. Simple but nice food. Grace before eating. Nice, simple bedrooms.”

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by A Rocha Kenya

Company review score: 9.5Based on 81 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A Rocha Kenya is a Christian conservation organisation that is part of larger International Network of A Rocha organisations in over 20 countries around the world. Our mission is to make God’s love for His world known by demonstrating how to practically care for it through scientific research, advocacy, environmental education and sustainable community-based conservation programs. By working with the local communities, A Rocha Kenya aims to achieve the long-term conservation of threatened habitats and species. We are restoring habitats, educating the community, and empowering people to be agents and stewards of conservation.

Property information

Mwamba is just 80m off the dazzling white sand of Watamu beach and Africa's oldest marine park. Run by A Rocha Kenya, a Christian conservation organisation, we provide simple yet delightful full-board accommodation with local style food. You are welcome to join in whatever conservation activities are going on at the time as well! Fish surveys, bird ringing, school visits etc. We're also in prime position for kitesurfing & have storage facilities for kites. Karibuni sana!

Neighbourhood information

Mwamba Eco-lodge is located just 80m from the beach, in a calm area just a few kilometers south of Watamu. From here, you can easily access Watamu, Mida Creek, Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Marafa and Malindi. An ideal location for peace and quiet, while keeping within easy reach of many daily excursions.

Languages spoken

English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Facilities of A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    General
    • Mosquito net
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    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.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre

    • The prices at A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre is 2.8 miles from the centre of Watamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre include:

      • Twin
      • Triple

    • A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkelling
      • Beachfront
      • Beach

    • Check-in at A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.