What's the best high-end place to stay in Watamu?

Hemingways Watamu is a luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a deli, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Sun Palm Beach Resort and Medina Palms are other upscale choices for your stay. Find more luxury hotels in Watamu .

What's the best boutique-style accommodation in Watamu?

The Charming Lonno Lodge is a favorite hotel with our travelers looking for a stylish accommodation, and features 8 guestrooms, a private beach, and a poolside restaurant. See all boutique hotels in Watamu .

What are some hotels with pools in Watamu?

Medina Palms is a top hotel with 3 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Other choices with an onsite pool include The ONE and Room in Apartment - Wonderful two Minutes Walk to the White Sand Beach Property . View all hotels with pools in Watamu .

What is the best spa hotel in Watamu?

Hemingways Watamu is a top beach spa hotel featuring a fitness center, outdoor tennis courts, a hair salon, and a bar. Treat yourself to a facial, body scrub, or body wrap at the onsite spa. Other popular spa hotels in Watamu include Sun Palm Beach Resort and Medina Palms . See all spa hotels in Watamu .

What's the best accommodation near Malindi Airport (MYD)?

African House Resort is a popular 4-star resort featuring a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located a short 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Malindi Airport. Other options near the airport are Zawady Villa and Kinondoni Diamond Hotel .

How is it to stay in Watamu?

Visitors to Watamu are sure to enjoy the beaches. Tourists can also enjoy the city's parks and local tours. In Watamu, there are 208 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Watamu .

What should I see while I'm in Watamu?

Natural beauty is on display at Watamu Beach , Watamu Marine National Park , and Mida Creek . A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Ruins of Gedi and Prawn Lake . Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Watamu guide .

What's the weather like in Watamu?

The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 78°F. Average annual precipitation for Watamu is 29 inches.

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Watamu Beach

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Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Watamu Beach during your travels in Watamu? Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area.

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Watamu Travel Info

Number of reviews	2
Accommodation	519 hotels
Highest price	$387
Lowest price	$10
Reasons to visit	Watamu Beach, Watamu Marine National Park and Prawn Lake
Hotels with recreation opportunities	74
5-star hotels	3
Hotels with nearby beaches	86

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Watamu?

Hemingways Watamu is a favorite property for Expedia customers. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Watamu Beach, and it offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Sun Palm Beach Resort is another top choice for your stay based on traveler reviews. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Watamu.

What's the top vacation rental that Watamu has to offer?

House / Villa - Watamu: This highly rated vacation home rental in Watamu is located on the beach and has a balcony, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your vacation with amenities like a spa tub. Some other top choices in Watamu are Camera Matrimoniale in Villa, Bagno Privato Piscina uso Cucina and Superior villa with garden / pool and personal service to 150mt sea. See all vacation rentals in Watamu.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watamu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Watamu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Watamu?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Watamu, head over to our customer service page.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Watamu?

Based on reviews, Lily Palm Resort is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. View all budget hotels in Watamu.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation to Watamu?

Hemingways Watamu is a hotel with a children's pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your stay with the kids include Sun Palm Beach Resort and Medina Palms. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Watamu.

What's the best hotel for a romantic vacation to Watamu?

Turtle Bay Beach Club is a favorite resort for couples, and features plasma TVs and coffee makers. Other good choices for a stay with your sweetheart include Sun Palm Beach Resort and Medina Palms. See all romantic hotels in Watamu.

What's the best accommodation for an all-inclusive stay in Watamu?

Turtle Bay Beach Club is an all-inclusive resort featuring 3 restaurants and 3 bars, and a favorite with Expedia travelers. JUMBO CLUB WATAMU is another good choice for your vacation. See more all-inclusive resorts in Watamu.

What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Watamu?

Aquarius Club International Resort is a top resort for people traveling with their pets, and offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant for its human guests. Other good choices to stay with your pet include Temple Point Resort and Eco Villas Watamu. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Watamu.

What's the best hotel to stay with easy access to Watamu Beach?

Adjacent to Watamu Beach, Palm Garden Superior Deluxe Single Room is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers a fitness center and a game room. Other good options within a short distance include Medina Palms and Palm Garden Honeymoon Suite.

What about the best place to stay close to Watamu Marine National Park?

One of the top choices for your stay is Jacaranda Beach Resort, located 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Watamu Marine National Park, and this 4-star resort offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Mida Creek Eco Camp - Lodge and Temple Point Resort are two other good options within 5 miles.

What's the best place for a beach vacation in Watamu?

Turtle Bay Beach Club is a top beachfront resort offering 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges, located within a short 6-minute walk of Watamu Beach. Other good options to stay near the beach include Hemingways Watamu and Sun Palm Beach Resort. See more stays near the beach in Watamu.

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1/5 Terrible

"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. "

A verified traveler stayed at Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

Posted 2 months ago

5/5 Excellent

"This was the most magical vacation and guesthouse that we have ever stayed at! The facilities are gorgeous and the staff is so sweet and accommodating (and always available) and we LOVED the big and beautiful pool. I think floating around in the water at night with the palm trees swaying above me was the most magical experience I have ever had. The hotel has wonderful gardens and is situated on a beautiful beach! Concerning the bad reviews- the guesthouse is located in a small town in East Africa and costs under $100 a night for an exotic beachfront guesthouse, I really don't understand why people expect the hotel to be a 5 star resort in California (you want that, you need to expect to pay for it). That means that power is going to go off every now and then (they ALWAYS got it to come back reasonably quickly!), the food is going to be African and take a little while because everything is fresh and often made to order and there may be a few bugs (though we never saw ANY! they were always cleaning and we found everything to be exceptionally clean) I have been a social worker in East Africa for 16 years, and I can say the food is going to be a transition for anyone arriving in the country- it isn't hygiene related, it is just going to be rough for some people who are coming into a new continent with different bacteria. Whenever we host teams, even for the teams that choose to ONLY eat at nice guesthouses and snacks that they brought, people will always get sick. "

A verified traveler stayed at Sun Palm Beach Resort

Posted 2 months ago

5/5 Excellent

"We had a lovely, relaxing stay at Kobe Suites. The staff were all exceptionally friendly and helpful and nothing was ever too much trouble for them. It is a well-designed hotel on the best stretch of beach in Watamu which is also part of the nature reserve. When we dined in, the food and drink was excellent and moderately priced. "

A verified traveler stayed at Kobe Suite Resort

Posted 7 months ago

2/5 Poor

Electricity unreliable

"The property (houses on Easter Side) has big issue with the three-phase power input. Finally, we spent our night without electricity (two basic lamps were provided instead for the room and bathroom). The electric generator was not reliable - lights were blinking all the time. I didn`t want to charge my electric equipment when the generator was used (didn`t want risk damaging items). The breakfast was rather basic. The rest of the experience was OK. It was the only only one property we visited with electric problems on the Coast. We didn`t receive any kind of proposal for refund for that unconvenience. We suggest: before renting make sure you are located in the house on western side of the property."

A verified traveler stayed at Eco Villas Watamu

Posted 11 months ago

5/5 Excellent

"We stayed in a 2 bed apartment which was well appointed and extremely spacious with a huge balcony (sadly not much sun as facing east) but overlooking the Indian Ocean. The bathrooms were good though beginning to look a little tired otherwise the apartment was fabulous. Plenty of bottled water provided each day and milk, tea and coffee (instant only). Substantial breakfast with plenty of options provided each morning. Lovely little coffee shop selling variety of cakes and muffins, coffee etc and range of smoothies. Hemingways bar fabulous spot for sundowner. Main restaurant was offering a buffet every night we were there but also à la carte, which in our opinion was the better option - and less expensive if you don’t have a huge appetite (buffet was ksh4,500 pp vs eg 3800 for huge freshly grilled king prawns and accompaniments or 1800 for delicious freshly cooked catch of the day). The pools were very clean (one main, one child’s and one quiet pool) and the pool staff attentive. There isn’t a beach to sit on though you can access beach to walk along. Gardens were delightful and well kept. All the staff we dealt with were charming and friendly and made us very welcome. We stayed in July and it was extremely windy (though I liked this as humidity reduced) and a lot of seaweed on the beach. We also used the gym which was well appointed, good a/c and I was allowed to borrow a yoga mat for my stay so I could do yoga on the peace of my balcony overlooking the ocean: nameste!"

A verified traveler stayed at Hemingways Watamu

Posted 11 months ago

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