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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Watamu?

Based on our traveller data, Turtle Bay Beach Club is one of the top choices for your stay. This 3-star resort offers 3 restaurants and 3 bars. It is located a short 3-minute walk from Watamu Beach. Other good options for your stay include Hemingways Watamu and Jacaranda Beach Resort.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watamu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that’s non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put in your dates and click on “Search”, then use the filter option “free cancellation” to get the top deals on offer in Watamu.

What's the best accommodation option for a family holiday in Watamu?

Queen K Cottages is a top 3-star cottage on Expedia for families, and features an outdoor pool and free parking. Other choices for your family trip include The Charming Lonno Lodge and Barracuda Inn Resort. Also, children of all ages will enjoy a visit to Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

What's the best hotel for a couple visiting Watamu?

Turtle Bay Beach Club is a favourite 3-star resort for couples, and features in-room coffee makers and 3 restaurants.

What's the best accommodation for an all-inclusive stay in Watamu?

Turtle Bay Beach Club is a 3-star resort featuring 3 restaurants and 3 bars, and a favourite with Expedia travellers. Other good options for your stay include Sun Palm Beach Resort and Jacaranda Beach Resort.

What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Watamu?

Aquarius Club International Resort - All Inclusive is a top property for people travelling with their pets, and offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant for its human guests. Rock and Sea Resort is another option for you and your pet.

What's the best place to stay for a beach holiday in Watamu?

Turtle Bay Beach Club is a top pick for your beach holiday. Other good options for your stay near the beach include The Charming Lonno Lodge and Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel. To enjoy some time by the water, head to Watamu Beach or Malindi Beach.

What's the best luxury accommodation option in Watamu?

The Charming Lonno Lodge is a 5-star hotel with a private beach and a poolside restaurant, and it’s a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for a pampered stay. Another upscale option for your stay is Sun Palm Beach Resort.

What's the best boutique hotel in Watamu?

The Charming Lonno Lodge is a favourite 5-star hotel with Expedia travellers looking for stylish accommodation, and features a private beach and a poolside restaurant.

Watamu Hotel Reviews

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

It is an older facility in a old Swahili style so it is a bit rough on the edges but that adds to its charm. The location is 5+ star and all the amenities are fine such as fridge hot water linens a/c and fans. Rooms are comfortable with over-size beds and large Swahili style sofas both in the room and on the porch. There must be a staff of almost 100 and they are very friendly and helpful. You can not find a better deal for the price anywhere around. All the furnishings are very heavy custom made and hand carved wooden pieces. An enjoyable stay for me with complete relaxation for two weeks.…It is an older facility in a old Swahili style so it is a bit rough on the edges but that adds to its charm. The location is 5+ star and all the amenities are fine such as fridge hot water linens a/c and fans. Rooms are comfortable with over-size beds and large Swahili style sofas both in the room and on the porch. There must be a staff of almost 100 and they are very friendly and helpful. You can not find a better deal for the price anywhere around. All the furnishings are very heavy custom made and hand carved wooden pieces. An enjoyable stay for me with complete relaxation for two weeks.

A verified traveller from California stayed at Lily Palm Resort

Posted 10 months ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

Brilliant yet relaxed …

A verified traveller stayed at Hemingways Watamu

Posted 6 months ago

Best budget, safe hotel in Watamu. Excellent!!!!!!…

5 / 5

I recently stayed at the Simba House in Watamu, Kenya from Feb 17 to Feb 21 We loved the fresh fruit like mango juice, mango, banana's with egg, sausage for breakfast. Its a 10 minute walk to the beach which is clean, safe. The beach has many bars, restaurants to eat, drink. The tide of the ocean changes which means you can walk to small islands when the water level drops or swim when the water level is high! I highly recommend the Blue Safari tour which includes lunch and cultural dance tour on Waka Waka island. The professionalism of the boat crew to see the dolphins and being on boat was fun, amazing. We loved the tour of Gedi Ruins with friendly monkeys who climb onto your head eating bananas which the tour guide purchased at the local market before the tour. The owner\manager and staff of Simba House were friendly, organized tours with excellent customer service. The property looks exactly like the pictures with a large swimming pool to swim in after a beach walk. The taxi from Malindi Airport to Simba House cost $2500 Kenyan Shillings or $25 USD. We have stayed at more expensive hotels on the Kenyan coast but felt the this hidden paradise offers the best value for money as a bed and breakfast. I hope they continue to be customer service focused and improve on the breakfast selection like having pastries and more meats, cheese with breakfast. I can't wait to return to Watamu with the best white sand beaches I have seen in a long time.…I recently stayed at the Simba House in Watamu, Kenya from Feb 17 to Feb 21 We loved the fresh fruit like mango juice, mango, banana's with egg, sausage for breakfast. Its a 10 minute walk to the beach which is clean, safe. The beach has many bars, restaurants to eat, drink. The tide of the ocean changes which means you can walk to small islands when the water level drops or swim when the water level is high! I highly recommend the Blue Safari tour which includes lunch and cultural dance tour on Waka Waka island. The professionalism of the boat crew to see the dolphins and being on boat was fun, amazing. We loved the tour of Gedi Ruins with friendly monkeys who climb onto your head eating bananas which the tour guide purchased at the local market before the tour. The owner\manager and staff of Simba House were friendly, organized tours with excellent customer service. The property looks exactly like the pictures with a large swimming pool to swim in after a beach walk. The taxi from Malindi Airport to Simba House cost $2500 Kenyan Shillings or $25 USD. We have stayed at more expensive hotels on the Kenyan coast but felt the this hidden paradise offers the best value for money as a bed and breakfast. I hope they continue to be customer service focused and improve on the breakfast selection like having pastries and more meats, cheese with breakfast. I can't wait to return to Watamu with the best white sand beaches I have seen in a long time.

A verified traveller stayed at Simba House Watamu

Posted 5 months ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

Fantastic place and very attentive staff. Will definitely visit again.…

A verified traveller from Nyali stayed at The ONE

Posted 8 months ago

Very pleased with this serene paradise …

5 / 5

We ended out safari with two nights and three days at the Lonno Lodge. It was the most magical experience. We opted for airport pick up from Malindi as the hotel is a little “off the beaten path”. It couldn’t have been easier. The service and hosts (Silvia and Aldo) were top notch. Every detail felt personal. They organized a private yoga class for us, we did reed walks, got a massage... We upgraded our food package from half board to full after the first meal. The food was truly outstanding. The interior design of the hotel- architecture, styling, etc. was so very tasteful. I can’t say enough about our short stay at this hotel. Well worth the price and effort to get there!…We ended out safari with two nights and three days at the Lonno Lodge. It was the most magical experience. We opted for airport pick up from Malindi as the hotel is a little “off the beaten path”. It couldn’t have been easier. The service and hosts (Silvia and Aldo) were top notch. Every detail felt personal. They organized a private yoga class for us, we did reed walks, got a massage... We upgraded our food package from half board to full after the first meal. The food was truly outstanding. The interior design of the hotel- architecture, styling, etc. was so very tasteful. I can’t say enough about our short stay at this hotel. Well worth the price and effort to get there!

A verified traveller stayed at The Charming Lonno Lodge

Posted 8 months ago