Title: Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96997300&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa with free parking, 8-minute walk to Watamu Beach ## Photo gallery for Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort ![Exterior - Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96997300/96997300/d6ef98ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96997300/96997300/f2327ffd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Villa | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils, freezer - Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96997300/96997300/fafcbf90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96997300/96997300/6095ee00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils, freezer - Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort (Watamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96997300/96997300/ef724dea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room £125 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 19 - Dec 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=96997300&PinnedHotelID=96997300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=96997300&PinnedHotelID=96997300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 20 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=96997300&PinnedHotelID=96997300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=96997300&PinnedHotelID=96997300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=96997300&PinnedHotelID=96997300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=96997300&PinnedHotelID=96997300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=96997300&PinnedHotelID=96997300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=96997300&PinnedHotelID=96997300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View ![Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96997300/96997300/1349bac3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen Fridge 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Cookware/dishes/utensils Stovetop Freezer - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Exclusive Villa ![Exclusive Villa | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96997300/96997300/19d85602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Exclusive Villa ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen Fridge 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Cookware/dishes/utensils Stovetop Freezer - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 2 King Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWatamu-Hotels-Rafiki-Tamu-Residential-Resort.h96997300.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWatamu-Hotels-Rafiki-Tamu-Residential-Resort.h96997300.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-3.34405%2C40.02604&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4wnZpAajsktUn7Wr7fgYOn5OjZo=) Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County #### What's nearby - Watamu Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Prawn Lake \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Mida Creek \- 9 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Ruins of Gedi \- 18 min drive \- 4.6 miles - Malindi Beach \- 29 min drive \- 15.8 miles #### Getting around - Malindi (MYD) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬10 min walk - ‪Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon - ‬3 min drive - ‪Isla Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬2 min drive ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa with free parking, 8-minute walk to Watamu Beach This smoke-free villa features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden. All 10 villas have 2 bedrooms and feature free WiFi. Other amenities available to guests include kitchens, fridges and stovetops. Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Accommodation at this 3.5-star villa has kitchens with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Similar properties ![Water view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38790000/38784500/38784455/6b04ef02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Bay Village Watamu - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews £118 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=38784455&PinnedHotelID=38784455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101550000/101549100/101549061/364543f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AHG Lion Beach Resort Watamu - On private beach - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa 7.4 Good 16 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=101549061&PinnedHotelID=101549061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22280000/22277400/22277311/7d79fa75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eco Villas Watamu Watamu - 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16 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=78394803&PinnedHotelID=78394803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, white sand, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11860000/11853000/11852999/b1d9aac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun Palm Beach Resort Watamu - On private beach - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa 7.4 Good 35 reviews £128 includes taxes & fees 20 Dec - 21 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=11852999&PinnedHotelID=11852999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom, Pool View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114270000/114269800/114269757/3fbd47ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu Watamu - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=114269757&PinnedHotelID=114269757&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Freezer - Hob - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Living spaces - Window screens ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Walkway to water ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Daily housekeeping ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 10 units - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts debit cards and cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ### Property is also known as Rafiki Tamu Residential Watamu Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Watamu Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa Watamu ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort? ### Is Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort? ### What time is check-in at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort? ### What time is check-out at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort? ### Where is Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tullio 18 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice staff... Swimming pool very big. Beautiful villa very new, made with very good taste. ##### Tullio Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessika 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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! ##### Jessika Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Ashnil Aruba Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Voi-Hotels-Ashnil-Aruba-Lodge.h12761761.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanyuki-Hotels-Fairmont-Mount-Kenya-Safari.h1554906.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Bush Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Bush-Camp.h9851393.Hotel-Information) > > [Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-Sarova-Lion-Hill-Game-Lodge.h1507255.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in London City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-City-Centre-London-Hotels.0-n6195474-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Mara Intrepids Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Intrepids-Tented-Camp.h4233348.Hotel-Information) > > [Flamingo Hill Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/FLAMINGO-HILL-TENTED-CAMP.h48517186.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun N Sand Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mtwapa-Hotels-Sun-N-Sand-Beach-Resort.h22405447.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Engai-Wilderness-Lodge.h12423942.Hotel-Information) > > [Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Amboseli-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h978634.Hotel-Information) > > [Rondo Retreat Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kakamega-Hotels-Rondo-Retreat-Centre.h22484572.Hotel-Information) > > [Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Ol-Tukai-Lodge-Amboseli.h7050582.Hotel-Information) > > [Sentrim Amboseli Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Sentrim-Amboseli-Lodge.h9797169.Hotel-Information) > > [Fig Tree Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fig-Tree-Camp.h1856048.Hotel-Information) > > [Ngulia Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tsavo-Hotels-Ngulia-Safari-Lodge.h9817070.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Mara Safari Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fairmont-Mara-Safari-Club.h1544563.Hotel-Information) > > [Karen Blixen Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Karen-Blixen-Camp.h40597380.Hotel-Information) > > [Sarova Mara Game Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Sarova-Mara-Game-Camp.h1558998.Hotel-Information) > > [Treetops](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanyuki-Hotels-Treetops.h11091551.Hotel-Information) > > [Kibo Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Kibo-Safari-Camp.h14826564.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h526955.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Billionaire Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malindi-Hotels-Lion-In-The-Sun-Hotel.h5234263.Hotel-Information) > > [andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-AndBeyond-Kichwa-Tembo-Tented-Camp-All-Inclusive.h48508310.Hotel-Information) > > [Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, Naivasha](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-Lake-Naivasha-Country-Club.h4489107.Hotel-Information) > > [Sentrim Elementaita Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-Sentrim-Elementaita-Lodge.h9796572.Hotel-Information) > > [Salt Lick Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taita-Hills-Hotels-Salt-Lick-Safari-Lodge.h1737570.Hotel-Information) ---