The Best Hotels Closest to Watamu Beach in Watamu for 2026

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A bar area with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

A resort with a beach, multiple swimming pools, and palm trees.

A balcony with white railings, two white chairs with striped cushions, a small table with a bottle and flowers, and a view of the sea with a palm tree and boats.

1. Hemingways Watamu

1.5 km from Watamu Beach

Andrew

NT$7,791

NT$9,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A resort with a pool surrounded by thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A lush garden with tall palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and several boats. There are palm trees and beach chairs visible.

A beach view from a covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, white cushioned seating, and a view of the ocean with boats.

2. Blue Bay Village

2 km from Watamu Beach

EMMA R

NT$5,022

NT$5,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.

A reception desk with a sign reading "LION RESORT & SPA".

Two women sitting on wooden chairs under a covered area with a view of the ocean.

3. AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu Village, 3 km from Watamu Beach

Pacharaporn

NT$2,774

NT$3,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.

A room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are arched windows and a door leading to another room.

A room with a view of a beach and palm trees, featuring a white sofa and a small table.

A hot tub area with wooden benches and lanterns providing ambient lighting.

4. Medina Palms

Turtle Bay Area, 1.2 km from Watamu Beach

Sean

NT$10,315

NT$12,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central wooden column, a white sofa, a pink chair, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a tropical garden and the ocean.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

5. Kobe Suite Resort

2.5 km from Watamu Beach

Laurie

NT$5,716

NT$6,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An aerial view of a coastal town with a curving road, clear blue waters, and scattered buildings.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A pathway leading to a building with palm trees and a gravel area.

A white building with multiple balconies, a thatched-roof structure, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

6. Watamu Ascot Hotel

Watamu Village, 3.1 km from Watamu Beach

Igor

NT$3,111

NT$3,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a sofa with cushions, a wooden table with decorative items, and a stone wall.

A wooden-framed room with a thatched roof, a stone wall, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A wooden interior with a thatched roof, multiple seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Turtle Bay Area, 1.6 km from Watamu Beach

kim

NT$4,355

NT$5,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and large windows allowing natural light.

A four-poster bed with a white canopy, a bedside table, a mirror, and a shelf with a radio.

A narrow stone pathway flanked by potted plants and a white wall with a woven door.

8. Paradise Lagoon B&B

Watamu Village, 3.1 km from Watamu Beach

NT$1,429

NT$1,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A stage with a red carpet, floral decorations, and a white backdrop.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with clear waters, a sandy beach, and several small islands.

A paved entrance area with a covered structure, palm trees, and a fence.

9. Watamu Adventist Resort

Watamu Village, 2.7 km from Watamu Beach

NT$934

NT$1,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A neatly made bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a wall with a decorative pattern.

A covered outdoor area with a curved roof, white columns, and a staircase leading up to it.

A courtyard with a pathway, palm trees, and a building with arches.

10. 2 Livu Villas Watamu

Turtle Bay Area, 1 km from Watamu Beach

NT$3,426

NT$4,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A multi-story building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and other buildings.

A balcony with a wooden bench and a sofa, a table with a white cloth, and a view of palm trees and greenery.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchen area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a wooden ceiling beam.

11. Solana Studio Apartments watamu

Watamu Village, 3.2 km from Watamu Beach

NT$4,124

NT$4,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A resort with thatched-roof buildings, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

A beach with sun loungers, a sailboat, and a small pavilion.

A tropical resort with a thatched-roof structure, a pool area, and lush greenery.

A lush garden with palm trees, banana plants, and a thatched-roof structure.

12. Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort

Watamu Village, 3.1 km from Watamu Beach

NT$2,661

NT$3,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A poolside area with lounge chairs and tables, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A traditional thatched-roof building with a stone pathway leading to a covered entrance.

A bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A fenced tennis court with a red surface and green boundary lines.

13. The One Watamu Bay

Watamu Village, 2.6 km from Watamu Beach

NT$8,468

NT$9,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A resort with a pool, multiple balconies, and lush greenery.

A resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.

14. Penthouse on the Beach

Watamu Village, 2.9 km from Watamu Beach

NT$5,539

NT$6,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with a bed, a balcony with chairs, and a view of buildings.

15. Visiwa Beach Resort

4.2 km from Watamu Beach

Jeffrey

NT$5,323

NT$6,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A thatched-roof building with a central open space, surrounded by a stone pathway and greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with stone flooring, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure and lush greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

16. Eco Villas Watamu

3.9 km from Watamu Beach

Maya

NT$1,360

NT$1,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A clear blue pool with a dome-shaped structure in the center, surrounded by palm trees.

A stone pathway leading to a beachside area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

17. Sun Palm Beach Resort

Watamu Village, 3.7 km from Watamu Beach

Garry

NT$4,597

NT$5,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.

A white, woven, semi-enclosed lounge area with a yellow cushion, situated outdoors with palm trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple dome-shaped buildings, a large swimming pool, and a beachfront.

A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.

18. The ONE

9.9 km from Watamu Beach

Vincent

NT$2,299

NT$2,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by buildings with thatched roofs and white walls.

A resort with a thatched-roof building, a pool with mosaic tiles, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a pool and greenery outside.

A resort with a pool, white buildings, thatched roofs, and tropical landscaping.

19. Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

4.3 km from Watamu Beach

Tullio

NT$4,327

NT$5,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A spacious room with a thatched roof, wicker furniture, a large bed, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large framed artwork of a lion's face.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a clear pool, and thatched-roof structures.

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a statue, and potted plants.

20. Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

19.1 km from Watamu Beach

David

NT$5,747

NT$6,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Watamu Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hemingways Watamu	9.0 Wonderful 74 reviews	View
Blue Bay Village	9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
AHG Lion Beach Resort	7.6 Good 20 reviews	View
Medina Palms	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Kobe Suite Resort	9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews	View

Top Watamu Beach Hotel Reviews

AHG Lion Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"Worth the money. Food and drinks are pretty good too."

Medina Palms

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Turtle Bay Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"Très bon accueil par Janet et le reste du personnel. Excellent service tout au long du séjour. La nourriture était variée et de qualité. Merci pour tout, Turtle Bay Resort!"

Watamu Ascot Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, nice pool"

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

10/10 Excellent

"the property is very clean and all the staff are extremely friendly. They made me feel very relaxed and safe. Most days I had the sole use of the pool! Perhaps the chef could do with a few pointers and it would have been great to have a small fridge in my room which was lovely and clean. was well cared for and really enjoyed my stay....5 gold stars!"

Aquarius Club International Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The say was beautiful, the staff was friendly and helpful and the property was clean. One surprise was that almost all guests where Italian and the food selection at breakfast wasn’t too much. But overall I’ll give it. 9 out of 10"

Kasa Tatu Villas, Watamu

10/10 Excellent

"This extraordinary property is a five star experience you should not miss. You are off the main road and close to a pristine beach. The villa has superb amenities and a warm and welcoming host. You have complete privacy if you want it, but we chose the option of a personal chef for the week and it was a wise decision. She was a talented cook who accommodated all our requests with great skill. The property is new and extremely modern, with comfort and convenience emphasized. We cannot wait to return!"

Blue Bay Village

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are amazing. Very thoughtful and helpful. Wonderful food"

Other attractions near Watamu Beach

Mida Creek

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

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.

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Prawn Lake

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Prawn Lake during your travels in Watamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Ruins of Gedi

8.8/10 (28 reviews)

Find out about the history of Watamu when you take a trip to Ruins of Gedi. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Marine Park

8.6/10 (28 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Marine Park during your travels in Malindi? Discover the area's art scene and spas.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watamu Beach?

Watamu Beach is located in Watamu. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 23 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Watamu Beach?

Adjacent to Watamu Beach, Garoda Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Hemingways Watamu and Medina Palms.

How many hotels are there near Watamu Beach?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Watamu Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watamu Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Watamu Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Watamu Beach?

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Our top choices for Watamu Beach hotels

1. Hemingways Watamu

2. Blue Bay Village

3. AHG Lion Beach Resort

4. Medina Palms

5. Kobe Suite Resort

6. Watamu Ascot Hotel

7. Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

8. Paradise Lagoon B&B

9. Watamu Adventist Resort

10. 2 Livu Villas Watamu

11. Solana Studio Apartments watamu

12. Kisiwa Apartments Watamu at Ascot Resort

13. The One Watamu Bay

14. Penthouse on the Beach

15. Visiwa Beach Resort

16. Eco Villas Watamu

17. Sun Palm Beach Resort

18. The ONE

19. Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

20. Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

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Top Watamu Beach Hotel Reviews

AHG Lion Beach Resort

Medina Palms

Turtle Bay Beach Club

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Aquarius Club International Resort

Kasa Tatu Villas, Watamu

Blue Bay Village

Other attractions near Watamu Beach

Mida Creek

Prawn Lake

Ruins of Gedi

Marine Park

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