Watamu
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Where to stay in Watamu
Find the best Watamu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Watamu
Learn more about Watamu
Watamu Village
While Watamu Village isn't home to many top sights, Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are some notable places to visit nearby.
Turtle Bay Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Turtle Bay Area and surrounding area, you can visit Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi.

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is €252 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
€252
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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.

The ONE
Kanani Road Watamu Kilifi County
The price is €74 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
€74
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
8/10 Very good! (17 reviews)
"Staff were not helpful to clients requests. Okay to stay but not for a dream experience."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Medina Palms
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
The price is €334 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€334
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (45 reviews)
"Good hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
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.

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this apartment in Watamu. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Amazing as advertised
"Everything was just as pictured and described. Beautiful house in a wonderful location. Jane was a great help."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2019

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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

cozy Garner house heaven Watamu
Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this holiday home in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Nice place to stay was clean and had ac. Thou common areas are shared with other guests like kitchen living room"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
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.
Stay near popular Watamu attractions
Things to do

Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins
€157
per adult

Sunset Mangrove Canoe Tour with Coconut Drink
€19
per adult

Malindi: City Highlights and Blue Safari Tour with Lunch
€159
per adult

Malindi: Gede Ruins, Watamu, and Malindi City Tour
€143
per adult
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