5/5 - Excellent
Nicholas
Small village surrounded by the best beaches on the Kenyan coast, plenty of shopping for souvenirs also many local eateries and Italian restaurants.
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Hemingways Watamu
Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is £235 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£235
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
"Lovely to stay at Hemingways! As beautiful as ever. Staff and facilities first class!"
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025
Turtle Bay Beach Club
Mida Creek Road, Watamu
The price is £149 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£149
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (84 reviews)
"The place needs some work"
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2025
Sun Palm Beach Resort
Jacaranda Road, Watamu
The price is £87 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£87
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Watamu. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
"This was the most magical vacation and guesthouse that we have ever stayed at! The facilities are gorgeous and the staff is so sweet and accommodating (and always available) and we LOVED the big and beautiful pool. I think floating around in the water at night with the palm trees swaying above me ..."
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Avana by Profitable Hospitality Kenya
jacaranda road watamu, 12, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are ...
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
"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!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2024
House / Villa - Watamu
Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this golf holiday home in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
Excellent stay
"We stayed over the Christmas and New Year period and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were courteous and professional and both Franklyn (the property caretaker) and Patrick (the chef) were truly outstanding."
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2023
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Watamu Beach
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Watamu Beach during your travels in Watamu? Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area.
Mida Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mida Creek during your travels in Watamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Ruins of Gedi
5/5(1 review)
Find out about the history of Watamu when you spend time at Ruins of Gedi. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Things to do
Full Day Private Safari Blue Tour from Malindi
£148
per adult
Day Tour Tsavo East Park National from Malindi/Mombasa Port
£349
per adult
Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins
£135
per adult
Reviews of Watamu
4.5
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Beware of the cost of any boat related trips.There is a $16 per head charge if you go afloat in the Marine Park. There is also a lot of plastic pollution immediately in front of the hotels beach caused by the hundreds of decaying plastic sacks.
