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 Family-friendly resort on the beach, with 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) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/c37064a8.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) ![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) - 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 [Sept 19 - Sept 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-20&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-20&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 20 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-20&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-20&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&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 Minibar Coffee/tea maker Desk - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ### Standard Room, Oceanfront ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Minibar Coffee/tea maker Desk 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. More rewards for more adventures! [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 Located in Watamu, Watamu Bay Ora Resort is in the city centre and on a private 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. [Visit our Watamu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watamu.dx177925) [View more Resorts in Watamu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watamu-Hotel-Resorts.d177925-aaHotelResorts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬14 min walk - ‪Caffè Da Nema - ‬18 min walk - ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬18 min walk - ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬9 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 manicure/pedicure or a massage. 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 - A TV in reception, multilingual staff and beach umbrellas - A gift shop and beach towels 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 ## 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. Ask a question ## Watamu Bay Ora Resort Reviews 7.0 ### Good 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) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 5.0 Location ### 7.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### teidmor 24 Mar 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### teidmor ### 6/10 Okay #### Moretti, Milano 19 Mar 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Mare indecente Manutenzione del bagno scarsa (doccia piena di calcaree). Mare indecente, con parecchie alghe durante le ore di alta marea e sabbia melmosa durante la bassa marea. Cucina più che buona. ##### Moretti ### 4/10 Poor #### Uffe, Næstved, DK 24 Jun 2012 #### Laaangt ude. Det er utroligt man kan pladsere et hotel for enden af en 7 km. utrolig vanskellig farbar jord vej ved en strand det næsten er umugligt at bade fra p.g.a. døde koraler med skarpe kanter og tide vandet. Desuden de få t-v kanaler man kan se er for det meste syncroniseret med italiensk tale og wifi dyrt, langsomt og ustabilt. Udvalget i restauranten yderst sparsomt og absolut ikke noget at skrive hjem om . Vi forlod hotellet efter 3 dage selvom vi havde forudbetalt for 5 og ikke kunne få refundet noget.Flot hotel fra 2010, ejet a 4 italienere, vi var så godt som de eneste gæster i et hotel med plads til flere hunderede? Det er fordi det eruden for sæsonen sagde man! ##### Uffe ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff, Boston, MA, USA 19 Jun 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful Hotel A wonderful hotel and I Loved the ambience and the hospitality from the staff.The management was handy to help.The only thing they have to find ways of improving their access road which was unfortunately poor. ##### Jeff ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 12 Apr 2012 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Recommend for the structure and setting but... ... I was disappointed with the quality of the service, especially from the management. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 12 Apr 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco, Rimini 8 Feb 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Abbiamo soggiornato dal 2 al 5 febbraio 2011 . Il cibo in abbondanza e di qualità , la posizione della camera con splenidida vista mare , la cortesia del personale , la disponibilità dello staff italiano mi fanno consigliare la struttura senza esitazione . Da non dimenticare inoltre l'ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo . ##### Marco ### 4/10 Poor #### To, muc 9 Jan 2012 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### even for low money not to recommend Unfriendly stuff and management. rooms are clean but very poor equiped. food ok but dictated by groups of italien and french tourist. every information only in french and italien available. whole garden area looks like desert. beacharea not very beautiful I cannot recommend this hotel even if the price was low. there are much better option for this price. ##### To ### 6/10 Okay #### Japanese, Nairobi 4 Jan 2012 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service #### Not so bad, but just a resort hotel We, as a couple visited this hotel for 2011 silvester. This is a huge resort, with clean and new facility, also there was a big party to celebrate 2012. In generall, is a lively hotel with great ocean view, but too huge to provide a high quality service to each customer. Good for huge entartainment resort-lover, but not so much impressed. ##### Japanese ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 28 Nov 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Fint hotell, men dårlig beliggenhet Hotellet er nytt og fint, men det ligger et stykke fra både Watamu og Malindi. Det er en resort, og beliggenheten gjør at det er kronglete og dyrt å dra ut av resorten. Hvis man liker resortliv med alt inkludert er det fint, hvis ikke bør man velge et annet hotell. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iben, København 31 Oct 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Kenyas paradis Dette hotel ligger i de smukkeste omgivelser og har et yderest venligt personale. Dette tilsammen har givet en stor komfort under opholdet. Vores superior værelserne var med flot udsigt over det Indiske ocean. Der er ingen tvivl om at dette hotel og område er Italienernes Mallorca, hvilket bl.a betyder at maden er italiensk. Ønsker man en afslappet ferie med stor komfort så kan vi varmt anbefale dette hotel. ##### Iben ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Olare-Mara-Kempinski-Masai-Mara.h5982297.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h526955.Hotel-Information) > > [Governors' Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Governors-Camp.h15044971.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) > > [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) > > [Flamingo Hill Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/FLAMINGO-HILL-TENTED-CAMP.h48517186.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashnil Aruba Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Voi-Hotels-Ashnil-Aruba-Lodge.h12761761.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Billionaire Resort & Retreat](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) > > [Mara Intrepids Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Intrepids-Tented-Camp.h4233348.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Blandford Forum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum-Hotels.d10300.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Sun N Sand Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mtwapa-Hotels-Sun-N-Sand-Beach-Resort.h22405447.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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) ### Flights > [Flights from Southampton (SOU) to Paris (CDG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sou/cdg/southampton-to-paris)