Watamu Travel Guide
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AHG Lion Beach Resort
Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is AU$173 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Watamu beach
"Place had some age but it was still very charming and had a great view overlooking the water from our front sitting veranda. Breakfast left a little to be desired and are checking experience wasn't the best has it seemed like maybe the front staff was having a bad day. But the room was great overall ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County
Fully refundable
The price is AU$466 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$466
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (47 reviews)
"Lovely to stay at Hemingways! As beautiful as ever. Staff and facilities first class!"
Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025

Kobe Suite Resort
Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
The price is AU$391 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$391
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Enjoyed the stay. Shame about the room.
"Pros: Lovely staff, low key laid back (non-intrusive) beach club vibe, good restaurant, great views and good sheltered pool at back. No sight of the curio market and the massed sun beds on the beach in front but slightly to the left of the hotel. Cons: A rock hard mattress (which, when we checked ..."
Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025
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 Tamu Residential Resort
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"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

Rafiki Village
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
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 6 Jan. 2025

Villa with large garden 500 mt from the sea 2 bedrooms
Watamu
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
The best Grilled Red Snapper I have ever had.
"The house is very nice, old and stylish and so is the garden with plants and trees that are characteristic of the Kenya coast. I know that the owner wants to build a pool this spring, which would make the house perfect during the hot and humid days of the hotter season. More electric fans in the ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jan. 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.
Popular places to visit

Watamu Beach
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.
Ruins of Gedi
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.
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.
Activities

3 Days Masai Mara By Flight from Mombasa/Diani (min 2 Pax)
AU$3,479
per adult

Full Day Private Safari Blue Tour from Malindi
AU$316
per adult