Watamu

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Watamu
Watamu
Watamu
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is €266 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
€266
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Hemingways Watamu
Medina Palms

Medina Palms

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

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

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Medina Palms
Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

3 out of 5
Mida Creek Road Watamu
The price is €161 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
€161
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
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 17 Nov 2025

Turtle Bay Beach Club
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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.
Amazing 4 bedrooms villa

Amazing 4 bedrooms villa

Watamu Kilifi county
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
Amazing 4 bedrooms villa
Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 6 Jan 2025

Rafiki Village
By the beach is the most awesome , cozy, stylish, tranquil, getaway villa.

By the beach is the most awesome , cozy, stylish, tranquil, getaway villa.

Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located nearby.
By the beach is the most awesome , cozy, stylish, tranquil, getaway villa.
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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

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.

Watamu Beach

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.

Mida Creek

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.

Ruins of Gedi

Things to do

Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins

Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins

€157
per adult
Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins
Mida Creek Boardwalk and Canoa Ride

Mida Creek Boardwalk and Canoa Ride

€19
per adult
Mida Creek Boardwalk and Canoa Ride
Safari blue

Safari blue

€101
per senior
Safari blue
Watamu: tours and excursions

Watamu: tours and excursions

€60
per adult
Watamu: tours and excursions
3 Days 2 Nights Masai Mara Flight package from Mombasa /Dian

3 Days Masai Mara By Flight from Mombasa/Diani (min 2 Pax)

€1,895
per adult
3 Days Masai Mara By Flight from Mombasa/Diani (min 2 Pax)
3 Days Masai Mara Flying Package from Diani Mombas

3 Days Masai Mara Flying Package from Diani Mombasa(MIN 2 PAX)

€1,677
per adult
3 Days Masai Mara Flying Package from Diani Mombasa(MIN 2 PAX)
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Reviews of Watamu

4.5
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Nicholas

Small village surrounded by the best beaches on the Kenyan coast, plenty of shopping for souvenirs also many local eateries and Italian restaurants.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beware of the cost of any boat related trips.There is a $16 per head charge if you go afloat in the Marine Park. There is also a lot of plastic pollution immediately in front of the hotels beach caused by the hundreds of decaying plastic sacks.