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FACILITIES

  • Kitchen
  • Wi-Fi
  • Non Smoking Only

REVIEWS

  • 9+ Exceptional
  • 8+ Fabulous
  • 7+ Very Good

DISTANCE FROM CENTRE

  • Less than 1 km
  • Less than 3 km
  • Less than 5 km

Rooms and hotels in Watamu: a choice of the best hotels for your next beach holiday.

Starting to think about your next beach holiday in Watamu, but can't decide on the right hotel? It's a good idea to set your budget upfront and have a clear idea of the services you feel you must absolutely have during your stay in Watamu. The next step is to evaluate the different hotel ads you find, searching for your travel dates and carefully reading the reviews of those who have stayed at this location before you. Look out for last-minute offers from hotels in Watamu which might make bookings available online to fill their rooms before committing to booking anyone in particular.

3 star hotels in Watamu, our top selection just for you

Are you looking for cheap hotels in Watamu? Here is a selection of the best three star hotels in Watamu

  • Blue Bay Village

    • Hotel
    12.2 Exceptional (23)
    Located in Watamu, Blue Bay Village is a 3-minute drive from Prawn Lake and 7 minutes from Watamu Beach. This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mida Creek and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Watamu Marine National ...
  • Turtle Bay Beach Club

    • Hotel
    10.1 Exceptional (283)
    When you stay at Turtle Bay Beach Club in Watamu, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This all-inclusive resort is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mida Creek and 2.9 mi ...
  • Crystal Bay Resort

    • Hotel
    8.4 Fabulous (6)
    When you stay at Crystal Bay Resort in Watamu, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Watamu Beach and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Ruins of Gedi. ...
  • Watamu Bay Ora Resort

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (33)
    Located in Watamu, Watamu Bay Ora Resort is in the city center and on a private beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Marine ...
  • Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (12)
    Located in Watamu, Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. This beach resort is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from ...
  • Casa Chui

    • Hotel
    0 Acceptable (1)
    Located in Watamu, Casa Chui is a 4-minute drive from Prawn Lake and 9 minutes from Mida Creek. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Watamu Marine National Park. ...
  • GK Palm Resort Watamu

    • Hotel
    Located in Watamu, GK Palm Resort Watamu is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Prawn Lake and 8 minutes from Mida Creek. This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.1 mi (6.6 ...
  • JUMBO CLUB WATAMU

    • Hotel
    12.1 Exceptional (4)
    When you stay at JUMBO CLUB WATAMU in Watamu, you'll be by the sea and 11 minutes by car from Prawn Lake. This all-inclusive hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Ruins of ...
  • Mawe Zuri Resort

    • Hotel
    Mawe Zuri Resort is located in Watamu. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Marine National Park and Arabuko Sokoke Forest.
    ...
  • Twiga Beach Resort & Spa

    • Hotel
    When you stay at Twiga Beach Resort & Spa in Watamu, you'll be on the beach and 6 minutes by car from Prawn Lake. This beach resort is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Watamu Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Watamu ...
  • Ocean Sports Resort

    • Hotel
    8.4 Fabulous (45)
    Located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya, Ocean Sports Resort offers views of the Indian Ocean. This beachfront resort features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar. ...

The best 4 star hotels in Watamu

Enjoy a relaxing holiday, by selecting an elegant and comfortable hotel in Watamu

  • Temple Point Resort

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (143)
    Temple Point Resort is located in Watamu Marine National Park at the junction of the Mida Creek and Indian Ocean. Overlooking a coral reef and its own private beach, it offers traditional Swahili-style ...
  • Kobe Suite Resort

    • Hotel
    10.1 Exceptional (188)
    Located in Watamu, Kobe Suite Resort is in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of Mida Creek and Watamu Beach. This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Watamu Marine National Park and 7.3 mi (11.7 ...
  • Hemingways Watamu

    • Hotel
    10.5 Exceptional (206)
    Located in Watamu, Hemingways Watamu is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Mida Creek and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Watamu Marine ...
  • Sun Palm Beach Resort

    • Hotel
    9.9 Exceptional (98)
    Set in Watamu, 50 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Sun Palm Beach Resort offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. ...
  • Seven Islands Resort

    • Hotel
    9.6 Exceptional (15)
    Located in Watamu, Seven Islands Resort is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. This upscale hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Ruins of ...
  • Garoda Resort

    • Hotel
    With a stay at Garoda Resort in Watamu, you'll be steps from Prawn Lake and a 3-minute drive from Watamu Beach. This 4-star hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mida Creek and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Watamu Marine ...
  • Gecko Resort

    • Hotel
    8.5 Fabulous (43)
    This beachfront resort is located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya. Gecko Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach and buffet restaurant. The rooms feature rustic furnishings ...
  • Barracuda Inn Resort

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (89)
    Situated along Watamu Beach, Barracuda Inn Resort features a swimming pool with sun lounges, a hot tub, and a restaurant and bar. The resort also offers evening entertainment. ...
  • MEDINA PALMS

    • Hotel
    9 Exceptional (79)
    Medina Palms is an inspired destination created to redefine your ultimate holiday experience. This exclusive destination enjoys a beachfront setting on the powder white sands and crystal clear waters ...

5 star hotels in Watamu, for a truly luxurious holiday

Are you looking for a luxury hotel or resort in Watamu? You'd be surprised at how many deals we have chosen for you!

  • The Charming Lonno Lodge

    • Hotel
    12.8 Exceptional (36)
    Located in Watamu, The Charming Lonno Lodge is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Watamu Marine National Park and Ruins of Gedi. This luxury hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Arabuko Sokoke Forest. ...
  • Visiwa Beach Resort

    • Hotel
    8.8 Fabulous (1)
    Facing the beachfront, Visiwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. With a terrace, the property also has a restaurant, as ...

Here are some of the best offers for Spa Hotels in Watamu

Choose a relaxing holiday in some of the best hotels with Spa in Watamu

  • Temple Point Resort

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (143)
    Temple Point Resort is located in Watamu Marine National Park at the junction of the Mida Creek and Indian Ocean. Overlooking a coral reef and its own private beach, it offers traditional Swahili-style ...
  • Kobe Suite Resort

    • Hotel
    10.1 Exceptional (188)
    Located in Watamu, Kobe Suite Resort is in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of Mida Creek and Watamu Beach. This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Watamu Marine National Park and 7.3 mi (11.7 ...
  • Hemingways Watamu

    • Hotel
    10.5 Exceptional (206)
    Located in Watamu, Hemingways Watamu is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Mida Creek and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Watamu Marine ...
  • The Charming Lonno Lodge

    • Hotel
    12.8 Exceptional (36)
    Located in Watamu, The Charming Lonno Lodge is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Watamu Marine National Park and Ruins of Gedi. This luxury hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Arabuko Sokoke Forest. ...
  • Turtle Bay Beach Club

    • Hotel
    10.1 Exceptional (283)
    When you stay at Turtle Bay Beach Club in Watamu, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This all-inclusive resort is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mida Creek and 2.9 mi ...
  • Sun Palm Beach Resort

    • Hotel
    9.9 Exceptional (98)
    Set in Watamu, 50 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Sun Palm Beach Resort offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. ...
  • Villas Watamu Resort

    • Hotel
    7.6 Very Good (10)
    Situated in Watamu, 650 metres from Turtle Bay Beach, Villas Watamu Resort features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. 1.7 km from Mapango Beach and 2. ...
  • Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (12)
    Located in Watamu, Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. This beach resort is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from ...
  • Watamu Ascot

    • Hotel
    Watamu Ascot has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Watamu. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, ...
  • Twiga Beach Resort & Spa

    • Hotel
    When you stay at Twiga Beach Resort & Spa in Watamu, you'll be on the beach and 6 minutes by car from Prawn Lake. This beach resort is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Watamu Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Watamu ...
  • Ascot Watamu

    • Hotel
    Ascot Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino. The hotel also offers free WiFi as ...
  • Palm Garden Boutique Hotel

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (1)
    Set in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property ...
  • Mawe Zuri Resort

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (1)
    Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2 km away from Watamu Bay Beach. ...
  • Gecko Resort

    • Hotel
    8.5 Fabulous (43)
    This beachfront resort is located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya. Gecko Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach and buffet restaurant. The rooms feature rustic furnishings ...
  • Seawhispers Inn

    • Hotel
    9.1 Exceptional (164)
    Seawhispers Inn has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Watamu. Located around 300 metres from Mapango Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 450 metres away from Watamu Bay Beach. The hotel ...
  • Barracuda Inn Resort

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (89)
    Situated along Watamu Beach, Barracuda Inn Resort features a swimming pool with sun lounges, a hot tub, and a restaurant and bar. The resort also offers evening entertainment. ...
  • MEDINA PALMS

    • Hotel
    9 Exceptional (79)
    Medina Palms is an inspired destination created to redefine your ultimate holiday experience. This exclusive destination enjoys a beachfront setting on the powder white sands and crystal clear waters ...
  • Crystal Bay Resort

    • Hotel
    8.7 Fabulous (6)
    Crystal Bay Resort is located in Watamu and features a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool and a bar. The Watamu Marine National Park is 20 km away. ...
  • Marijani Holiday Resort

    • Hotel
    7 Very Good (7)
    Located in Watamu, 100 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Marijani Holiday Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. ...

The best hotels with swimming pool in Watamu

Book your relaxing holiday, by choosing the best deals at hotels with swimming pools in Watamu

  • Temple Point Resort

    • Hotel
    9.3 Exceptional (143)
    Temple Point Resort is located in Watamu Marine National Park at the junction of the Mida Creek and Indian Ocean. Overlooking a coral reef and its own private beach, it offers traditional Swahili-style ...
  • Hemingways Watamu

    • Hotel
    10.5 Exceptional (206)
    Located in Watamu, Hemingways Watamu is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Mida Creek and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Watamu Marine ...
  • The Charming Lonno Lodge

    • Hotel
    12.8 Exceptional (36)
    Located in Watamu, The Charming Lonno Lodge is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Watamu Marine National Park and Ruins of Gedi. This luxury hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Arabuko Sokoke Forest. ...
  • Turtle Bay Beach Club

    • Hotel
    10.1 Exceptional (283)
    When you stay at Turtle Bay Beach Club in Watamu, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This all-inclusive resort is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mida Creek and 2.9 mi ...
  • Sun Palm Beach Resort

    • Hotel
    9.9 Exceptional (98)
    Set in Watamu, 50 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Sun Palm Beach Resort offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. ...
  • Villas Watamu Resort

    • Hotel
    7.6 Very Good (10)
    Situated in Watamu, 650 metres from Turtle Bay Beach, Villas Watamu Resort features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. 1.7 km from Mapango Beach and 2. ...
  • Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (12)
    Located in Watamu, Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. This beach resort is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from ...
  • Casa Chui

    • Hotel
    0 Acceptable (1)
    Located in Watamu, Casa Chui is a 4-minute drive from Prawn Lake and 9 minutes from Mida Creek. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Watamu Marine National Park. ...
  • Watamu Palm Beach

    • Hotel
    Located in Watamu, Watamu Palm Beach is a 4-minute drive from Prawn Lake and 8 minutes from Mida Creek. This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Ruins of Gedi.
    ...
  • Watamu Ascot

    • Hotel
    Watamu Ascot has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Watamu. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, ...
  • Ascot Watamu

    • Hotel
    Ascot Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a casino. The hotel also offers free WiFi as ...
  • Palm Garden Boutique Hotel

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (1)
    Set in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property ...
  • Mawe Zuri Resort

    • Hotel
    10 Exceptional (1)
    Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2 km away from Watamu Bay Beach. ...
  • Ocean Sports Resort

    • Hotel
    8.4 Fabulous (45)
    Located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya, Ocean Sports Resort offers views of the Indian Ocean. This beachfront resort features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar. ...
  • Visiwa Beach Resort

    • Hotel
    8.8 Fabulous (1)
    Facing the beachfront, Visiwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. With a terrace, the property also has a restaurant, as ...
  • Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo

    • Hotel
    8.6 Fabulous (4)
    Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Watamu. ...
  • Gecko Resort

    • Hotel
    8.5 Fabulous (43)
    This beachfront resort is located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya. Gecko Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach and buffet restaurant. The rooms feature rustic furnishings ...
  • Barracuda Inn Resort

    • Hotel
    8 Fabulous (89)
    Situated along Watamu Beach, Barracuda Inn Resort features a swimming pool with sun lounges, a hot tub, and a restaurant and bar. The resort also offers evening entertainment. ...
  • Crystal Bay Resort

    • Hotel
    8.7 Fabulous (6)
    Crystal Bay Resort is located in Watamu and features a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool and a bar. The Watamu Marine National Park is 20 km away. ...

Watamu, the best hotels for your beach holiday: let yourself be pampered with every service and comfort you need during your hotel stay.

Are you looking for the right kind of holiday accommodation for your next beach holiday in Watamu, but you find it hard to narrow it down? We take the difficulty of selecting the best hotels to ensure you have everything you need to make the perfect stay possible. We know your holiday time is precious, and it's essential to have everything you expect when you get there.
If you want to stay in a hotel during your stay in Watamu, you can choose from over 176 hotels in the area. If proximity to the beach is key for making your selection, we can help you search by distance. For example, did you know there are 119 hotels less than 1 km away from the beach? Suppose you are willing to be slightly further away. In that case, there are 143 hotels within a radius of 3 km from the shore and as many as 171 hotels if we look further out but still under the 5 km mark.

The hotels we have selected for you have been evaluated as being among the best by people who have stayed there in the past. Past travellers have taken the time to share the benefit of their experience with other guests like you to help you make a more informed choice. Reviews are, in fact, a precious resource for any traveller these days. A total of 1,761 reviews were left by people who have themselves stayed in Watamu Hotels. Of these reviews, 784 rated their experience as "Excellent" and 966 as "Very good".

The key attributes that you will find in a hotel rather than other accommodation types are flexible check-in and check-out times, room cleaning daily and an in-house restaurant and bar. This is wonderful for the days you simply do not want to leave your room and want to order room service instead.
What's more, you'll find Watamu has 95 hotels equipped with a wireless internet connection. Another 68 hotels have their own Spa treatments, and 83 have their own place to park your car.

FAQ

How much does it cost on average to sleep at a hotel in Watamu?

The average cost of a hotel in Watamu is around £ 39 per night. Here is a list of the best deals for hotels in Watamu

When is the best time to stay at a hotel in Watamu?

Actually, any time of year is a good time to stay at a hotel in Watamu. Here is a link where you can find the best offers for all Watamu hotels

Which Hotels are close to the beach in Watamu?

What services do the Watamu hotels offer their guests?

The Hotels in Watamu offer their guests the following services:
- Kitchen
- Wi-Fi
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Allowed
- Dishwasher
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
and so much more.

Do the Hotels in Watamu have a swimming pool?

Which hotels in Watamu are suitable for families?

There are many hotels in Watamu which are suitable for families and their needs. Here you will find a link with all the best deals for hotels with family-specific services in Watamu

Which Hotels in Watamu are pet-friendly?

Many Hotels in Watamu admit your four-legged friends. Here you will find a link with all the best offers for Pet Friendly Hotels in Watamu

Which hotels offer parking in Watamu?

Which Hotels are accessible in Watamu?