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# Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Villa with free parking, 8-minute walk to Watamu Beach 

## Photo gallery for Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

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- 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

£103

includes taxes & fees

27 Feb - 28 Feb

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## Room options

### View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

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### Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Kitchen 

Fridge 

2 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Stovetop 

Coffee/tea maker 

Freezer 

- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 2 King Beds

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### Exclusive Villa

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

Kitchen 

Fridge 

2 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Stovetop 

Coffee/tea maker 

Freezer 

- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 2 King Beds

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## About the area

Located in Watamu, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort is near the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. With windsurfing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Watamu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watamu.dx177925)

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Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County

### What's nearby

- ![655566604](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101810/cef1a239-8f88-465c-b2ec-5cdfb08c2716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Watamu Beach  
6 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- ![Hardworking fishing boat in Malindi #beach #lifeatexpedia #sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2486/4087cc3c-c63f-41ee-b0dd-48029831ca83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Malindi Beach  
28 min drive \- 16.3 miles
- Mida Creek  
9 min drive \- 3.2 miles
- Ruins of Gedi  
15 min drive \- 4.6 miles
- Mambrui Beach  
45 min drive \- 27.3 miles

### Getting around

- Malindi (MYD)  
28 min drive

### Restaurants

- Papa Remo Ristorante  
10 min walk
- Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon  
3 min drive
- 7 Vizi Cafe  
2 min drive
- Amici Miei Pastries Bar  
2 min drive
- Sunset Beach Restaurant  
3 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. 

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## 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

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## Reviews

## Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Amenities

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

2

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0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

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## 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

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