Top Resorts in Watamu
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Ocean Sports Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Saltwater pool
The beachfront Ocean Sports Resort Watamu offers air-conditioned rooms about 15 minutes' walk from the beach. Located 3.1 km from Seven Islands Resort, this 3-star hotel faces the sea and features a nightclub and a golf course.
Guests can swim in an outdoor swimming pool or spend time at a nightclub. Activities such as windsurfing, snorkelling, and lawn tennis can be enjoyed on site.
Ocean Sports Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Saltwater pool
Ocean Sports Resort
The beachfront Ocean Sports Resort Watamu offers air-conditioned rooms about 15 minutes' walk from the beach. Located 3.1 km from Seven Islands Resort, this 3-star hotel faces the sea and features a nightclub and a golf course.
Guests can swim in an outdoor swimming pool or spend time at a nightclub. Activities such as windsurfing, snorkelling, and lawn tennis can be enjoyed on site.
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Beach access
Ascot Watamu Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located within a 200-metre distance of Comeback, Ascot Watamu Resort offers spacious rooms 10 minutes' drive from Seven Islands Resort. The resort has views of the garden and features Wi-Fi in public areas.
Relax in 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy beauty services, a shared lounge, and a golf course. This Watamu hotel features ping pong, billiard, and darts.
Ascot Watamu Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Ascot Watamu Resort
Located within a 200-metre distance of Comeback, Ascot Watamu Resort offers spacious rooms 10 minutes' drive from Seven Islands Resort. The resort has views of the garden and features Wi-Fi in public areas.
Relax in 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy beauty services, a shared lounge, and a golf course. This Watamu hotel features ping pong, billiard, and darts.
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Popular choice
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Private beach
Lily Palm Resort
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
The 4-star Lily Palm Resort Watamu offers access to Watamu Marine National Park, which is located nearly a 5-minute walk away. The resort features a swimming pool and 2 restaurants serving African, Italian, and vegetarian dishes.
Spa therapy and a golf course are also featured at the Lily Palm Watamu. Snorkelling and fisheries are offered to the guests.
Lily Palm Resort
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Lily Palm Resort
The 4-star Lily Palm Resort Watamu offers access to Watamu Marine National Park, which is located nearly a 5-minute walk away. The resort features a swimming pool and 2 restaurants serving African, Italian, and vegetarian dishes.
Spa therapy and a golf course are also featured at the Lily Palm Watamu. Snorkelling and fisheries are offered to the guests.
Cheap Resorts in Watamu
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Great deal
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Beach access
Marijani Holiday Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Saltwater pool
The comfortable Marijani Holiday Resort Watamu, nearly 10 minutes on foot from Comeback features a sundeck and a golf course.
The Marijani Watamu also features an outdoor swimming pool along with hiking, billiard, and bicycle trips. There is a fitness centre at the accommodation.
Marijani Holiday Resort
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Saltwater pool
Marijani Holiday Resort
The comfortable Marijani Holiday Resort Watamu, nearly 10 minutes on foot from Comeback features a sundeck and a golf course.
The Marijani Watamu also features an outdoor swimming pool along with hiking, billiard, and bicycle trips. There is a fitness centre at the accommodation.
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Private beach
The Mida Creek Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
The Mida Creek Hotel Watamu, situated approximately a 10-minute ride from A Rocha Conservation and Hope Campground, offers a sun deck and spa therapy.
Onsite leisure options include pedicure and manicure as well as an outdoor swimming pool. With a fitness area that offers fitness classes, the accommodation caters to guests' physical well-being.
The Mida Creek Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Pool with view
The Mida Creek Hotel
The Mida Creek Hotel Watamu, situated approximately a 10-minute ride from A Rocha Conservation and Hope Campground, offers a sun deck and spa therapy.
Onsite leisure options include pedicure and manicure as well as an outdoor swimming pool. With a fitness area that offers fitness classes, the accommodation caters to guests' physical well-being.
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Top location
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Private beach
Visiwa Beach Resort
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Pool with view
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Visiwa Beach Resort Watamu is a 20-minute stroll from Watamu Bay Ora Resort. Located in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful, this comfortable resort offers 21 rooms along with an outdoor swimming pool.
Visiwa Beach Resort
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Pool with view
Visiwa Beach Resort
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Visiwa Beach Resort Watamu is a 20-minute stroll from Watamu Bay Ora Resort. Located in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful, this comfortable resort offers 21 rooms along with an outdoor swimming pool.
Resorts in Watamu for Adults
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Private beach
Gecko Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star Gecko Resort Watamu is 4.4 km from Mida Creek. Nestled in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful, the hotel offers a pizza restaurant plus a treatment room, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi.
This hotel has access to a private beach featuring beach towels. Activities include canyoning, cycling, and ping-pong.
Gecko Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Gecko Resort
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star Gecko Resort Watamu is 4.4 km from Mida Creek. Nestled in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful, the hotel offers a pizza restaurant plus a treatment room, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi.
This hotel has access to a private beach featuring beach towels. Activities include canyoning, cycling, and ping-pong.
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Beach access
Ahg Lion Beach Resort
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Situated about 400 metres from Blue Bay IGV Public Beach, the comfortable 4-star Ahg Lion Beach Resort Watamu features beauty services, a sunbathing terrace, and a golf course. Located around a 10-minute drive from Mida Creek, this Watamu resort features a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
Guests can stay fit thanks to a year-round outdoor pool, and a fitness suite provided on the premises. This hotel is a perfect place for snorkelling, diving, and hiking.
Ahg Lion Beach Resort
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Ahg Lion Beach Resort
Situated about 400 metres from Blue Bay IGV Public Beach, the comfortable 4-star Ahg Lion Beach Resort Watamu features beauty services, a sunbathing terrace, and a golf course. Located around a 10-minute drive from Mida Creek, this Watamu resort features a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
Guests can stay fit thanks to a year-round outdoor pool, and a fitness suite provided on the premises. This hotel is a perfect place for snorkelling, diving, and hiking.
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Private beach
Temple Point Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Positioned approximately 10 minutes by car from Prawn Lake, the delightful Temple Point Resort Watamu offers 18 holes of golf for its guests. At the 4-star hotel, located not far from Local Ocean Conservation, you can spend the day in 2 outdoor swimming pools or keep active with windsurfing, snorkelling, and table tennis.
Temple Point Resort features a sunbathing terrace and spa services, as well as a treatment room, a hot tub, and a foot bath to relax. The property offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy fitness classes and beach yoga classes at a fitness club located on the premises.
Temple Point Resort
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Temple Point Resort
Positioned approximately 10 minutes by car from Prawn Lake, the delightful Temple Point Resort Watamu offers 18 holes of golf for its guests. At the 4-star hotel, located not far from Local Ocean Conservation, you can spend the day in 2 outdoor swimming pools or keep active with windsurfing, snorkelling, and table tennis.
Temple Point Resort features a sunbathing terrace and spa services, as well as a treatment room, a hot tub, and a foot bath to relax. The property offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy fitness classes and beach yoga classes at a fitness club located on the premises.
Party Resorts in Watamu
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Private beach
Alawi Home
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
5 km away from Malindi airport, the 3-star Alawi Home Watamu hotel offers guests shuttle bus service for their convenience.
An array of activities is offered in the area, such as snorkelling and diving.
Alawi Home
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Alawi Home
5 km away from Malindi airport, the 3-star Alawi Home Watamu hotel offers guests shuttle bus service for their convenience.
An array of activities is offered in the area, such as snorkelling and diving.
Palm Garden Eco Boutique Hotel No Kids Under 12
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Saltwater pool
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, the comfortable Palm Garden Eco Boutique Hotel No Kids Under 12 Watamu is situated in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful, 2.5 km from Mida Dhow. This hotel features a terrace and a golf course, as well as an à la carte restaurant.
Palm Garden Eco Boutique Hotel No Kids Under 12
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Valet parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Saltwater pool
Palm Garden Eco Boutique Hotel No Kids Under 12
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, the comfortable Palm Garden Eco Boutique Hotel No Kids Under 12 Watamu is situated in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful, 2.5 km from Mida Dhow. This hotel features a terrace and a golf course, as well as an à la carte restaurant.
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Private beach
Blue Bay Village
- In-room breakfast
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
The comfortable Blue Bay Village Watamu hotel includes spacious rooms within 6 km of Ruins of Gedi. The 3-star smoke-free resort, located around a 10-minute ride from Bio-Ken Snake Farm, features a private beach area and a restaurant.
Active onsite experience includes an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court. You can play tennis at the property, while the area is popular for snorkelling, diving, and fisheries.
Blue Bay Village
- In-room breakfast
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
Blue Bay Village
The comfortable Blue Bay Village Watamu hotel includes spacious rooms within 6 km of Ruins of Gedi. The 3-star smoke-free resort, located around a 10-minute ride from Bio-Ken Snake Farm, features a private beach area and a restaurant.
Active onsite experience includes an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court. You can play tennis at the property, while the area is popular for snorkelling, diving, and fisheries.
Golf Resorts in Watamu
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Private beach
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
Situated approximately 10 minutes by car from Ruins of Gedi, the comfortable The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park on site.
You can also enjoy a Turkish steam bath, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi as well as easy access to an infinity swimming pool. A yoga room with yoga instruction and bicycles are available at the property.
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Situated approximately 10 minutes by car from Ruins of Gedi, the comfortable The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park on site.
You can also enjoy a Turkish steam bath, a solarium, and a Jacuzzi as well as easy access to an infinity swimming pool. A yoga room with yoga instruction and bicycles are available at the property.
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Private beach
Medina Palms
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Infinity pool
The 5-star Medina Palms Hotel Watamu is located right near Sakina ocean spa and features a sunbathing terrace, spa therapy, and a shared lounge on site.
3 outdoor swimming pools with sun loungers is available at the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as windsurfing, diving, and canyoning. Onsite treatments include body wraps, body scrub, and light therapy along with a treatment room, a hot tub, and a foot bath.
Medina Palms
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Infinity pool
Medina Palms
The 5-star Medina Palms Hotel Watamu is located right near Sakina ocean spa and features a sunbathing terrace, spa therapy, and a shared lounge on site.
3 outdoor swimming pools with sun loungers is available at the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as windsurfing, diving, and canyoning. Onsite treatments include body wraps, body scrub, and light therapy along with a treatment room, a hot tub, and a foot bath.
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Private beach
The One
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Proud to offer 9 holes of golf and a private art gallery, the 4-star The One Hotel Watamu lies about a 5-minute drive from Jacaranda Bay Beach in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful. Featuring a picturesque location, this Watamu resort includes 4 outdoor swimming pools and a gym facility, plus guests can visit Bio-Ken Snake Farm, which is approximately 6 km away.
The One Watamu offers entertainment spaces such as a nightclub. The accommodation offers snorkelling, diving, and lawn tennis. You can also relax with a head massage, a couples massage, and a hand massage along with a hot spring bath, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi.
The One
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
The One
Proud to offer 9 holes of golf and a private art gallery, the 4-star The One Hotel Watamu lies about a 5-minute drive from Jacaranda Bay Beach in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful. Featuring a picturesque location, this Watamu resort includes 4 outdoor swimming pools and a gym facility, plus guests can visit Bio-Ken Snake Farm, which is approximately 6 km away.
The One Watamu offers entertainment spaces such as a nightclub. The accommodation offers snorkelling, diving, and lawn tennis. You can also relax with a head massage, a couples massage, and a hand massage along with a hot spring bath, a treatment room, and a Jacuzzi.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Resorts in Watamu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Ocean Sports Resort |
9.1 / 10 (465 Reviews) |
From 130$ | |
| Ascot Watamu Resort |
8.8 / 10 (334 Reviews) |
From 71$ | |
| Lily Palm Resort |
8.0 / 10 (530 Reviews) |
From 61$ | |
| Marijani Holiday Resort |
8.4 / 10 (245 Reviews) |
From 51$ | |
| The Mida Creek Hotel |
9.0 / 10 (226 Reviews) |
From 180$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best 5-star hotels in Watamu for a romantic getaway?
Medina Palms and The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu both offer luxurious experiences perfect for couples. Guests enjoy beautiful ocean views, private areas, and intimate dining options.
Consider booking a room with a private plunge pool at Medina Palms during sunset hours for a memorable evening.
Which 5-star hotels in Watamu offer great amenities for families?
Lily Palm Resort and Ocean Sports Resort provide excellent facilities for families. They feature kids' activities, swimming pools, and spacious rooms for family comfort.
Plan your visit in the off-peak season, like early May, for special family packages and less crowded amenities.
What 5-star hotels in Watamu are ideal for relaxation and spa treatments?
Temple Point Resort and Gecko Resort both feature tranquil spa services. You can enjoy massages and wellness treatments in serene settings surrounded by nature.
Book spa appointments during weekday mornings to benefit from quieter facilities and enhanced relaxation.
Which 5-star hotels near Watamu Beach offer direct beach access?
Medina Palms and Alawi Home have direct access to the beautiful Watamu Beach. Guests can easily enjoy water activities and relax on the sandy shores.
Bring snorkeling gear to explore the nearby coral reefs; rentals can be found close to these hotels.
What are the top 5-star hotels in Watamu that cater to adventure seekers?
Ocean Sports Resort and Ahg Lion Beach Resort offer exciting water sports and outdoor activities. You can engage in snorkeling, diving, and guided tours of nearby parks.
Join activities like guided nature walks or diving classes early in the morning to avoid the midday sun.
Which 5-star hotels in Watamu provide cultural and local experiences?
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu and Visiwa Beach Resort focus on unique local dining and cultural activities. They offer experiences like traditional cooking classes and local craft markets.
Participate in the weekly Bazaar at The Charming Lonno Lodge to experience local crafts and cuisines with lively music.
How can I find all-inclusive 5-star options in Watamu?
Hotels like Visiwa Beach Resort and Temple Point Resort provide all-inclusive packages covering meals, activities, and entertainment. These options offer convenience and great value for travelers.
Check for family all-inclusive deals during school holidays for better pricing and additional benefits.
What unique activities can I experience while staying in Watamu?
In Watamu, consider snorkeling or diving at Watamu Marine National Park and exploring Gedi Ruins to discover ancient Swahili culture. Engaging in local eco-tours and wildlife safaris makes for adventurous outings.
Visit the Marine National Park on weekdays for fewer crowds and better visibility under the water.
What is the best time of year to visit Watamu for both relaxation and activities?
The ideal time to visit Watamu is from December to March for the best weather, perfect for beach days and activities. During this period, the sea is calm and perfect for water sports.
Avoid weekends in high season, as they are busier; weekdays offer a more relaxed experience.
How do I get around Watamu to visit local attractions?
Getting around Watamu can be done by hiring local taxis or using bicycle rentals available at many hotels. Walking is also a great way to explore nearby attractions like Watamu Beach.
Consider biking to Gedi Ruins early in the morning; it's a beautiful ride and allows for quiet exploration upon arrival before the crowds show up.