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Our top choices for Watamu family-friendly hotels

A clear swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered seating area.
A person carrying a surfboard on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
A covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, bar stools, and a wooden table.
A pathway leading to a thatched-roof building surrounded by palm trees and tropical plants.

1. GK Palm Resort Watamu

GK Palm Resort Watamu
Watamu Village
€36
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
GK Palm Resort Watamu
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and well-lit pathways.
A reception desk with a sign reading "LION RESORT & SPA".

2. AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort
Watamu Village
€92
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
AHG Lion Beach Resort
A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with a fruit bowl, and a view of the ocean.
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.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a table with flowers.

3. Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu
  • Coastal paradise with children's pool and beach access creates unforgettable seaside adventures for the entire family.
€253
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hemingways Watamu
A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.
A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a potted plant with bird of paradise flowers, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A white, woven, semi-enclosed lounge area with a yellow cushion, situated outdoors with palm trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.

4. The ONE

The ONE
Watamu
€75
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
The ONE
A thatched-roof house with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A stone archway with pink flowers, leading to a covered patio area.
A swimming pool with a thatched roof structure in the background.
A beach with clear turquoise water, small islands, and a rocky outcrop.

5. Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes

Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes
Watamu
  • Poolside family retreat near Watamu Beach offers outdoor playground for sun-filled adventures.
€54
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes

6. Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Watamu
€167
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.
A room with a view of a beach and palm trees, featuring a white sofa and a small table.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, white bedding, and a view of the outdoors through a door.
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.

7. Medina Palms

Medina Palms
Turtle Bay Area
  • Delight the family with three outdoor swimming pools, supervised kids' club, and luxurious accommodation near Watamu Beach.
€315
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Medina Palms
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and thatched-roof huts.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and hills. There are two wooden chairs and a small table.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a table on a balcony with a view of palm trees.

8. Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Watamu Village
€165
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
A beach with palm trees and white lounge chairs.
A beachside resort with a stone pathway leading to a seating area with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.
An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.
A wooden deck leading to a turquoise pool with thatched-roof structures in the background.

9. Twiga Beach & Spa

Twiga Beach & Spa
Watamu
€190
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Twiga Beach & Spa
A resort with a pool, thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a stone wall.
A four-poster canopy bed with white railings and a blue and purple bedspread.
A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread, white towels, and a bouquet of flowers.
A gym with rows of dumbbells and weight plates, a bench press, and a squat rack.

10. Aquarius Club International Resort

Aquarius Club International Resort
Watamu Village
  • Family paradise on Kenya's coastline features children's pool, two outdoor pools, and sun-drenched beaches for all ages.
Aquarius Club International Resort
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Watamu

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Watamu

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
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.
A resort with a beach, multiple swimming pools, and palm trees.

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu
€253
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hemingways Watamu
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and well-lit pathways.
A reception desk with a sign reading "LION RESORT & SPA".

AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort
Watamu Village
€92
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
AHG Lion Beach Resort
A beach with palm trees and white lounge chairs.
A beachside resort with a stone pathway leading to a seating area with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.
A pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
A wooden deck leading to a turquoise pool with thatched-roof structures in the background.

Twiga Beach & Spa

Twiga Beach & Spa
Watamu
€190
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Twiga Beach & Spa
A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.
A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.
A person in a bathtub with candles and towels.
A white, woven, semi-enclosed lounge area with a yellow cushion, situated outdoors with palm trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.

The ONE

The ONE
Watamu
€75
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
The ONE
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.
A room with a view of a beach and palm trees, featuring a white sofa and a small table.
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 spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

Medina Palms

Medina Palms
Turtle Bay Area
€315
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Medina Palms
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Watamu

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
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.
A resort with a beach, multiple swimming pools, and palm trees.

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu
€253
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hemingways Watamu
A clear swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.
A person carrying a surfboard on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
A covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, bar stools, and a wooden table.
A pathway leading to a thatched-roof building surrounded by palm trees and tropical plants.

GK Palm Resort Watamu

GK Palm Resort Watamu
Watamu Village
€36
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
GK Palm Resort Watamu
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and well-lit pathways.
A reception desk with a sign reading "LION RESORT & SPA".

AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort
Watamu Village
€92
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
AHG Lion Beach Resort
A beach with palm trees and white lounge chairs.
A beachside resort with a stone pathway leading to a seating area with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.
A pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
A wooden deck leading to a turquoise pool with thatched-roof structures in the background.

Twiga Beach & Spa

Twiga Beach & Spa
Watamu
€190
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Twiga Beach & Spa
A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.
A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.
A person in a bathtub with candles and towels.
A white, woven, semi-enclosed lounge area with a yellow cushion, situated outdoors with palm trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.

The ONE

The ONE
Watamu
€75
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
The ONE

Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Watamu
€167
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
A thatched-roof house with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A stone archway with pink flowers, leading to a covered patio area.
A swimming pool with a thatched roof structure in the background.
A beach with clear turquoise water, small islands, and a rocky outcrop.

Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes

Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes
Watamu
€54
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.
A room with a view of a beach and palm trees, featuring a white sofa and a small table.
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 spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

Medina Palms

Medina Palms
Turtle Bay Area
€315
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Medina Palms
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and thatched-roof huts.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and hills. There are two wooden chairs and a small table.
A traditional room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a green and yellow patterned bedspread, a wooden table with red placemats, and a television on a stand.

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Watamu Village
€165
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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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Top Watamu Hotel Reviews

Turtle Bay Beach Club

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!"
Mario 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Turtle Bay Beach Club
Rock and Sea Resort

Rock and Sea Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful place, for people looking to seek a different type of experience, we stayed in the lagoon bubble lodge, lovely view of the lagoon. Monkeys jumping on top in the morning which we were lucky to see as we slept. One of the best pools to swim and relax. Staff and owners very welcoming and helpfull. Lovely facility of boat ride to take you to otherside which by road takes 50 mins. Would definitely recommend to people seeking a luxury outdoor experience."
abbasi 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Rock and Sea Resort
Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

8/10 Good
"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly "
Garry 7-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Sun Palm Beach Resort
Aquarius Club International Resort

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"
Ronny 5-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Aquarius Club International Resort

Frequently asked questions

What's Watamu like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the relaxing destination of Watamu is a good choice. The snorkelling spots, beaches and parks are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into Malindi (MYD), which is located 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Watamu?
Hemingways Watamu is a hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the children include The ONE and Medina Palms.
How many family hotels can I expect to find in Watamu?
Expedia has 13 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Watamu.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Watamu?
The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are August and July, with an average of 26°C. Average annual precipitation for Watamu is 727 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Watamu?
While you and the family are holidaying in Watamu, you may want to explore some of the attractions here such as Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake and Ruins of Gedi. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Mida Creek and Malindi Beach.