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Watamu
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Medina Palms

Medina Palms

4.5 out of 5
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
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! (32 reviews)
Very clean, extremely friendly staff.

Reviewed on 27 Jul, 2025

Medina Palms
Kobe Suite Resort

Kobe Suite Resort

4.5 out of 5
Turtle Bay Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
This resort is located on one of the best beaches in Watamu. The staff is fantastic. Janet accommodated our late check-out and went above and beyond when our AC wasn’t working. We will definitely be coming back

Reviewed on 21 Apr, 2025

Kobe Suite Resort
Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road Watamu
The price is S$329 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
S$329
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (91 reviews)
Great place to stay on the beach in Watamu, proximity to Malindi international airport was super given construction between Mombasa and Watamu! The private adults pool is amazing for those without kids that want a quiet pool. If you are across from the dining/entertainment area though it is loud ...

Reviewed on 17 Nov, 2025

Turtle Bay Beach Club
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.
Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort

Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort

3.5 out of 5
Watamu Beach Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this condo in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort
Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
Soggiorno africano
Positivo il soggiorno stile africano, poco chiari riguardo al pagamento della cena. Meglio accordarsi prima o andare a fare la spesa con loro se si ha tempo. Una volta se ne è andata la luce ma dopo poco è ritornata, hanno attivato il gruppo elettrogeno probabilmente che faceva rumore dal mio appartamento. ...

Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2025

Rafiki Village
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

3.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
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 Tamu Residential Resort
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.

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5/5 - Excellent

Nicholas

Small village surrounded by the best beaches on the Kenyan coast, plenty of shopping for souvenirs also many local eateries and Italian restaurants.

4/5 - Good

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Beware of the cost of any boat related trips.There is a $16 per head charge if you go afloat in the Marine Park. There is also a lot of plastic pollution immediately in front of the hotels beach caused by the hundreds of decaying plastic sacks.