Title: Watamu Bay Ora Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Watamu Bay Ora Resort Beach resort with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/41a8ebb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/d7b7f1f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/def13285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/2a2884bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/c37064a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Watamu Bay Ora Resort pairs turquoise waters with beautiful gardens and modern comforts. Guests can unwind at the poolside bar or book a massage at the spa. With private beach access, two restaurants, and ocean-view sun loungers, it's a welcoming destination for families. 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - On private beach - Bar - Pool - Spa - Air conditioning - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 4 - Nov 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 5 - Nov 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/def13285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Minibar In-room safe - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ### Standard Room, Oceanfront ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Minibar In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ![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-Watamu-Bay-Ora-Resort.h4517966.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWatamu-Hotels-Watamu-Bay-Ora-Resort.h4517966.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-3.35012%2C40.01907&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4DXQ9HpmoaM7ktjfUmjRmGYKcTg=) Watamu - Kenya, Watamu #### What's nearby - Watamu Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Mida Creek - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles - Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 4.6 miles - Malindi Beach - 31 min drive - 16.3 miles #### Getting around - Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 170 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬18 min walk - ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬2 min drive - ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬14 min walk - ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬18 min walk ## About this property ### Watamu Bay Ora Resort Family-friendly resort near Watamu Beach At Watamu Bay Ora Resort, you can look forward to a poolside bar, shopping on-site and a garden. With amenities such as a private beach and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and ocean views at the two on-site restaurants. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Other perks include: - 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - Multilingual staff, beach umbrellas and beach towels - A gift shop and a TV in reception Room features All 150 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as safes and minibars. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![4 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free pool cabanas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25091200/25091159/8eb30932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The ONE Watamu - On private beach - Pool - Spa - Free airport shuttle 7.6 Good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=25091159&PinnedHotelID=25091159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112050000/112041400/112041305/50da4ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Exploreans Malaika Villas & Beach Club Malindi - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 1 review £59 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=112041305&PinnedHotelID=112041305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102320000/102313200/102313139/3ad27476.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Safina Beach House Watamu - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry £79 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=102313139&PinnedHotelID=102313139&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 £130 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=11852999&PinnedHotelID=11852999&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 £75 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&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 - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=22277311&PinnedHotelID=22277311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Presidential Double Room, Ocean View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11580000/11570600/11570535/116df233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barracuda Inn Resort Watamu - On private beach - Pool - All-inclusive - Kids pool 6.8 15 reviews £119 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=11570535&PinnedHotelID=11570535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - 2 restaurants - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - malindi restaurant - watamu restaurant ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pools - Children's club - Children's pool - Shopping - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - 2 outdoor pools - Children's club - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli - Supervised activities for children ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - On a private beach - On the waterfront - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas ### Spa - Manicures/pedicures - Massage ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 71 buildings - Built in 2009 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Ora Resort Ora Resort Watamu Bay Watamu Bay Ora Watamu Bay Ora Resort Watamu Bay Resort Ora Resort Watamu Bay Hotel Watamu Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort Watamu Bay Ora Resort Watamu Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort Watamu ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Watamu Bay Ora Resort have a pool? > Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. ### Is Watamu Bay Ora Resort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Watamu Bay Ora Resort? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Watamu Bay Ora Resort? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Watamu Bay Ora Resort? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Watamu Bay Ora Resort located? > Located in Watamu, this beachfront resort is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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