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La Benderas
Front of property

La Benderas

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"So courteous and a beautiful place to stay"
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
La Benderas
Turtle Bay Beach Club
On the beach, beach towels

Turtle Bay Beach Club

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (86)
"This resort is unique in the combination of guests it hosts:: I love that even during Kenya's high international tourism season there are always lots of Kenyan families at Turtle Bay. The price is reasonable, and keeps the beauty of the Kenya coast available to the people it belongs to while also showing it off hospitably and beautifully to the world."
The price is €216
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Turtle Bay Beach Club
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

3.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (5)
"AVOID, stay away! Firstly the location is wrong, 30 USD to get to the next town by taxi. The Road to the hotel is terrible, extremely bumpy. Beds are hard. This is not a four star hotel. Food is bad. Save your money, go somewhere else."
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm
Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Comfort Quadruple Room | Bathroom

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13)
"Very atmospheric and sociable place. Socially committed, sustainable and with a strong local base. A great place to hang out and relax. Great music events. "
Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
Exploreans Malaika Villas & Beach Club
Private beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers

Exploreans Malaika Villas & Beach Club

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Great place. Affordable and immaculate. "
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Exploreans Malaika Villas & Beach Club
The Lawford Kenya
Private pool

The Lawford Kenya

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (10)
"Fantastic hotel, with great value for money. The service is excellent!"
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Lawford Kenya
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Property entrance

Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

3.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (5)
"Hotel staff and location were nice. No hot shower, no keys of the window, and no TV program..... always noisy... Mpango restaurant （next to the hotel)provide amazing Italian food. "
The price is €39
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI
Outdoor pool

SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"It is a lovely hotel with very friendly staff. The outdoor areas are beautiful and decorated intentionally. It is actually so good that I was shocked based on the nightly rate"
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI
Rafiki Village
Garden

Rafiki Village

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
"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. Dopo un' ora ha smesso."
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Rafiki Village
Mvuvi Lodge Watamu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

3.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"Really loved our stay at this special cozy little resort. THE STAFF WERE ALL AMAZING!! Our room had a comfy bed (great shower) and a couch and chair on patio. Super clean. The pool was so nice in the afternoons and the bar area is great with cozy couches and a TV and books. In less then 5 minutes u are at the beach and I always looked forward to a nice greeting by Moses the security guard and Daniel our friendly waiter/bartender. Don’t hesitate to stay here! Plus they have decent Chardonnay!"
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Mvuvi Lodge Watamu
Marine Holiday House
Exterior

Marine Holiday House

3.0 star property
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Marine Holiday House
Girasoli Hotel
Outdoor pool

Girasoli Hotel

3.0 star property
Girasoli Hotel
Swahili House
Property entrance

Swahili House

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
"It is a beautiful Swahili house that is homely and warm. "
Swahili House
Scorpio Villas Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Scorpio Villas Resort

3.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (11)
"This resort hotel offered good accommodation in Malindi which itself was a relaxing and enjoyable location. I would recommend B&B. I had the buffet dinner at Scorpio on a few occasions. It represented good value for money, but was very much the same each night."
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Scorpio Villas Resort
Silver Sands Beach Hotel
Front of property

Silver Sands Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
Silver Sands Beach Hotel
Mulla Apartments
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Mulla Apartments

3.0 star property
Mulla Apartments
Casa Chui
Outdoor pool

Casa Chui

3.0 star property
Casa Chui
Blue Bay Village
Water view

Blue Bay Village

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Great stay, staff were amazing and so friendly. They made the environment even more amazing. The infrastructure was impeccable and great view. Would definitely return"
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Blue Bay Village
Eco Villas Watamu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Eco Villas Watamu

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
"We are students from the UK travelling up the coast of Kenya and absolutely loved our stay at Eco Villas. Juliette was so friendly and welcoming and cooked delicious home-made samosas. We would definitely come again here. All the staff are lovely and happy to help with anything! "
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Eco Villas Watamu
Le Pleiadi
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Le Pleiadi

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"We really enjoyed ourselves, great view of the ocean and staff was kind and helpful. I would book this Hotel again. "
Le Pleiadi
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Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

Jacaranda Road, Watamu
The price is €81 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
€81
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Watamu?
Expedia customers seeking an affordable and comfortable Watamu property often pick Rafiki Village. This 3-star hotel, around 0.48 kilometres north of the centre, comes with a terrace and pool sun loungers. Need another suggestion? Situated 0.80 kilometres southwest of downtown and including a terrace and a garden, Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm is another top pick among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Watamu?
The big difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Watamu will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more wallet-friendly and offer the amenities and services you need to ensure your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can look forward to a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale décor, luxury toiletries and extra touches like on-site day spas.