Watamu
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Where to stay in Watamu
Find the best Watamu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Watamu
Learn more about Watamu
Watamu Village
While Watamu Village isn't home to many top sights, Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are some notable places to visit nearby.
Turtle Bay Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Turtle Bay Area and surrounding area, you can visit Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi.

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is S$343 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
S$343
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.

Sun Palm Beach Resort
Jacaranda Road Watamu
The price is S$219 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
S$219
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Watamu. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (40 reviews)
"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly"
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026

Medina Palms
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
The price is S$461 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
S$461
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Good hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Sept, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2024

Rafiki Village
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Nydelig område med fantastisk basseng midt mellom husene. Store rom med deilig uteområde (balkong). Tilbereding av frokost som ble servert på balkongen - topp start på dagen. Hyggelige ansatte."
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025

Arica Palm Villa Watamu
Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this apartment in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stay near popular Watamu attractions
Things to do

Watamu/Malindi Safari Blue: Dolphin & Snorkeling Adventure
S$165
per adult

Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins
S$232
per adult

Quad bike tour in Mida Creek through mangroves and a nature reserve
S$315
per adult


