Watamu

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Watamu
Watamu
Watamu
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
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Medina Palms

Medina Palms

4.5 out of 5
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Excellent quiet romantic location. Top rated conditions and facilities. Friendly courteous staff. Intriguing blend of architecture

Reviewed on 2025/12/5

Medina Palms
Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is NT$8,278 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
NT$8,278
NT$9,768 total
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on 2025/11/30

Hemingways Watamu
Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road Watamu
The price is NT$5,026 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
NT$5,026
NT$5,931 total
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (91 reviews)
Great place to stay on the beach in Watamu, proximity to Malindi international airport was super given construction between Mombasa and Watamu! The private adults pool is amazing for those without kids that want a quiet pool. If you are across from the dining/entertainment area though it is loud ...

Reviewed on 2025/11/17

Turtle Bay Beach Club
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.
Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
Soggiorno africano
Positivo il soggiorno stile africano, poco chiari riguardo al pagamento della cena. Meglio accordarsi prima o andare a fare la spesa con loro se si ha tempo. Una volta se ne è andata la luce ma dopo poco è ritornata, hanno attivato il gruppo elettrogeno probabilmente che faceva rumore dal mio appartamento. ...

Reviewed on 2025/1/6

Rafiki Village
Vosteen Home Holidays

Vosteen Home Holidays

2.5 out of 5
Gede Watamu Rd Watamu Kilifi County
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins ...
Vosteen Home Holidays
Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost

Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost

4 out of 5
Off Turtle Bay Road Watamu Kilifi County
Book a stay at this beach villa in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost
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.

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Reviews of Watamu

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Top Destination
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Poor place with almost nothing to do around.But it was fun.

4/5 - Good

UnhappyCustomer

Beautiful place to visit and relax.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Hell's Kitchen just North Malindi, well worth the drive there. A 'must see' place

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

In low season there are way too many touts about for the amount of travellers and it gets really tiring having to constantly deal with them. In high season I am sure it isn't such a problem

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Struggling beach resort with beautiful beaches and questionable facilities.

4/5 - Good

Alexander

Watamu is a town with numerous beautiful, ambient and cost friendly beach hotels and resorts not to mention the awesome Watamu Marine National park. The locals are friendly and hospitable. I'd recommend Watamu any day.