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Situated just 400 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort provides accommodation in Watamu with access to an infinity pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The property has garden views and is 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park and 1.5 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. Perfect place to stay if you are not looking for a noisy resort holiday stay. This is a place to relax. Staff was always ready with a smile to help you with all your needs. Structure is new, rooms are big and very clean. It is close to the beach and swimming pool was great after a day outside. We used the personal chef and I can assure you top service. I would surely recommend it.

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9
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Located in Malindi, 800 metres from Tropical Beach, Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. A terrace, an on-site bar and shared lounge are available. The place was super clean, the staff were amazing and friendly. Overall a very good experience.

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9.2
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
US$172
per night

Situated in Watamu, a few steps from Merry Crab Cove Beach, The Mida Creek Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a private beach area and a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. There’s nothing not to like about this property. Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, good food, pleasant rooms etc.

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9
Superb
247 reviews
Price from
US$180.50
per night

Set in Watamu, 50 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Visiwa Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Very clean and spacious and comfortable rooms. Beautifully decorated. The location is awesome. The hotel garden behind the pool with direction to the beach was beautiful and romantic. It's a perfect place for couples to chill and to have a lovely time. It's a place made in paradise. The beach and the nature scenery at this place is awesome and it feels like in paradise. The hotel owners and staff are very kind and helpful. The hotel restaurant is top of the notch too. I fully can recommend this beautiful place. The hotel restaurant make one of the best pizzas I ever have eaten in Kenya.

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9
Superb
346 reviews
Price from
US$245
per night

Located in Malindi, 400 metres from Tropical Beach, Hotel Villa Malindi provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is set 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park, 1.9 km from Malindi Marine National Park and 26 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Basically everything: from the attention and Kindness of Alex and his team. They made us feel like home, it was amazing to share with that amazing people The food was DELICIOUS!! And the pool area very clean, beautiful and well organized. And the rooms facilities were so clean and beautiful. I had three very pleasant nights there.

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9.7
Exceptional
157 reviews
Price from
US$140
per night

Set in Watamu in the Kilifi region with Garoda Beach and Mida Creek nearby, Watamu Beach Cottages B&B provides accommodation with access to beauty services. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. Had an amazing and relaxing time. Highly recommended for female solo travellers looking for a peaceful stay.. Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful everything I needed was provided for at the cottages.

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9
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

With a tropical garden and and private beach area, Kobe Suite Resort is located in Watamu. The resort has two outdoor pools and can arrange massages on request.

The suites at Kobe have air conditioning, a minibar, seating area and a bathroom with shower and bidet. The beds are draped with mosquito nets and each suite has satellite TV. Guests can enjoy sea or garden views. The stay in this hotel was very comfortable. The food was great, rooms are very clean and spacious.

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9
Superb
187 reviews
Price from
US$210
per night

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.

Ocean Sports Resort restaurant serves fresh seafood and locally grown fruit and vegetables with an influence of French cuisine. It also offers wood-fire pizzas and homemade bread and croissants. Guests can unwind at Ian’s Bar and enjoy a cocktail. Lunch and special meals are available upon request. Nice breakfast. Good location very relaxing and serene

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9.1
Superb
360 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

Featuring pool views, Coral Reef Villas - luxury 5 star villas each with private pool, Watamu offers accommodation with balcony, around 400 metres from Garoda Beach. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Great, very comfortable house, excellent food!

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
US$352.98
per night

Located in Malindi, 300 metres from Malindi Beach and 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Malindi Beach Breeze offers a private beach area and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 32 km from the apartment and Portuguese Chapel is 5.1 km away. Booked my stay very late in the night but the host was kind enough to have the caretaker direct us and wait for our arrival. The house was very homely, clean sheets very good pillow. I literally blacked out!

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

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