About this property

Beachfront Location: A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Center in Watamu offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or in the garden, enjoying the serene surroundings. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features ground-floor units with private bathrooms, showers, and washing machines. Each room includes a private bathroom and a comfortable bed, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Free on-site private parking is available, and continental breakfast is served daily. Nearby Attractions: Turtle Bay Beach is just a few steps away, while Watamu National Marine Park lies 16 mi from the property. Other attractions include Mida Creek (1.4 mi) and Gedi Ruins (6.8 mi). Malindi Airport is 15 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tiina
    Estonia Estonia
    The location was super: wery close to ocean, a little bit far from Watamu so it was quiet and private. The beautiful Garoda beach was 2km walking distance. There were kind and friendly community. They help me with everything I needed. It was...
  • Gerishon
    Kenya Kenya
    They have a good culture of letting customers interact with the employees we even had meals together and chat
  • Maria
    Kenya Kenya
    Nice place, just right at the beach. Cool breeze. Loved the conservation aspect.
  • Bosman
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I loved the way you feel included in the team by eating the meals with the "family" and everybody is so kind!
  • Grace
    Kenya Kenya
    Location - Watamu for one is a good holiday place then, proximity to the beach - 2 minutes max walking at normal pace. Clean, quite, beach for that matter. Minimal Beach Boys. Also like the communal eating!
  • Per-erik
    Sweden Sweden
    Excellent location close to the beach. Very nice and friendly staff. The standard of the facilies is certainly not luxurious but quite enough for a beach holiday with a lot of activities available around.
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unique stay and experience Opportunity to find out more and get involved in the project's conservation activities Opportunity to bond and connect with the staff and volunteers Warm welcome Assistence getting to centre and around...
  • Sheryl
    Kenya Kenya
    It was a home away from home kind of vacation, had a very genuine setting where all visitors feels included especially during meals where everyone sits at one table and enjoys the delicious meals prepared by the chefs. The whole team was a...
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very special place. You need to buy into the ethos, value and sense of community. It’s a rare find. Not at all like some of the more pretentious places on the coast.
  • Danson
    Kenya Kenya
    The ambiance and the whole setup of the place was awesome, the family like set up make you have that homely atmosphere Home away from home feeling, the staff quite accommodative lead by Betty their team leader, good and simple satisfying meals,...

Managed by A Rocha Kenya

Company review score: 9.7Based on 86 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

A Rocha Kenya is a Christian conservation organisation that is part of larger International Network of A Rocha organisations in over 20 countries around the world. Our mission is to make God’s love for His world known by demonstrating how to practically care for it through scientific research, advocacy, environmental education and sustainable community-based conservation programs. By working with the local communities, A Rocha Kenya aims to achieve the long-term conservation of threatened habitats and species. We are restoring habitats, educating the community, and empowering people to be agents and stewards of conservation.

Property info

Mwamba is just 80m off the dazzling white sand of Watamu beach and Africa's oldest marine park. Run by A Rocha Kenya, a Christian conservation organisation, we provide simple yet delightful full-board accommodation with local style food. You are welcome to join in whatever conservation activities are going on at the time as well! Fish surveys, bird ringing, school visits etc. We're also in prime position for kitesurfing & have storage facilities for kites. Karibuni sana!

Neighborhood info

Mwamba Eco-lodge is located just 80m from the beach, in a calm area just a few kilometers south of Watamu. From here, you can easily access Watamu, Mida Creek, Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Marafa and Malindi. An ideal location for peace and quiet, while keeping within easy reach of many daily excursions.

Languages Spoken

English,Swahili

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From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Available 24 hours
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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