About this property

Prime Beachfront Location: Fortamu Twiga-House in Watamu offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a swimming pool with a view. The property features a lush garden and a terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout. Spacious Accommodations: The aparthotel features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a living room. Each unit is equipped with air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a dining area, work desk, and free on-site parking. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and housekeeping ensure a comfortable stay. The property provides full-day security, bicycle parking, and an outdoor seating area. Malindi Airport is 11 mi away, and nearby attractions include Papa Remo Beach just a few steps from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Konstantinos
    Kenya Kenya
    Everything..I haven't visited a place like this before.Everything was very well organized.Gibson ,the cook ,was a professional cook , preaparing for us delicious indeed meals.Lydia,the housekeeper was always ready to assist us answering all our...
  • Mark
    Canada Canada
    great location - wonderful pool. very comfortable beds.
  • Melina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a chef and a housekeeper in use for the duration of our stay. They were both very attentive and friendly. The chef especially prepared amazing dishes and would go shopping based on request. The sea pool was amazing. It was next to the beach...
  • Cristian
    Italy Italy
    **Exceptional Stay!** Seamless booking, perfect location, and a beautifully clean room. The staff went above and beyond to make everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone seeking comfort, quality, and great service.
  • Jean
    Kenya Kenya
    Great location, beautiful pool right on the beach, very accommodating staff and friendly host - very much recommended.
  • Marianne
    Kenya Kenya
    Beautiful compound, beautiful house, very good cook
  • Sonja
    Germany Germany
    We really enjoyed our stay. The property is very beautiful, clean and safe. The host and staff was lovely!
  • Stuti
    Kenya Kenya
    Twiga House is a great place to spend a chill holiday with your friends and family. The house is located in a beautiful compound with three swimming pools and a gorgeous beach front. All rooms were beautiful and unique with a nice view. The...
  • Stacey
    Kenya Kenya
    The property is centrally located. It is at the beach with close proximity to restaurants.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Posto incantevole. Pacifico tranquillo sul mare. Appartamento bellissimo. Arredato con gusto. Compound proprio bello anche esteticamente. Personale cordiale. Avere un cuoco che ti cucina tre pasti al giorno è notevole. Non devi fare nulla e ti...

Host Info

9.9
Host Review Score
“Twiga House”, endowed with a 360° view, is a two-storey house situated at the top of a coral tower. With the renting of the house we offer services carried out by staff members that will improve the quality of your stay, taking care of the house. The sea and islands found in front of the residence have been classified by the UNESCO. Tides are important characteristics on this side of Kenya, the whole cycle of the tide is visible and fills the view. The vivid colors in flowers rejoice the spirit and the sand is smooth and soft as flour, and the sky, the sky is shower of stars. Hemingway once said: “All I wanted to do was get back to Africa. We had not left it, yet, but when I would wake in the night I would lie, listening, homesick for it already...” This is the sensation you have in this marvelous place. The hospitality of the people touches the soul of who arrives and who stays.
My passion is traveling, to discover cultures different from my own. Watamu is a place on which I have decided to plant some roots, a place in which I want to come back in the years to come. The colors and the sensations of this place are unique. Watamu is optimal for many water sports, including Kite surf, close to the residence. It is also possible to play golf, tennis, and to scuba dive. There are famous fishing trips and competitions. There are doctors and hospitals in proximity. And various events in restaurants and bars take place during the week.
“Twiga House” is 3km away from Watamu. Supermarkets, bars, restaurant and banks are reachable by walking on the beach or on the street, or on famous transportations called tuk tuk or baggige (a motorcycle), it is also possible to get a taxi if reserved in advance. Day trips to explore the flora and fauna of the land can be organised. These include trips to the mangroves, safaris (the closest being the day trip to Tzavo Est), the snake farm, the Gedi ruins, mida creek and the Malindi Marina Park. Watamu is considered an expanding international tourist center.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Italian

Area info

House rules

Fortamu Twiga-House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
$15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 75 years old
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Fortamu Twiga-House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

A damage deposit of $250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.