Hotels in Watamu Kenya

Built on rocks above sea level, Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the islands of Watamu Marine Park. The rooms feature décor with neutral tones and wood accents as well as a terrace with outdoor seating. They also come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The en suite bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Bird watching and safaris are just some of the opportunities available to guests at Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel. The thatched-roof dining room offers a wide range of cuisines. For relaxation, the spa offers a variety of messages and beauty treatments. The hotel also offers a saltwater swimming pool and a spa bath. The Gede Ruins, once a 12th-century Swahili village, are a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Malindi Airport is located 15.5 miles away.

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. The air-conditioned rooms all feature Swahili-style décor and include an en suite bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Some rooms come with views of the Indian Ocean. Activities such as kayaking, fishing and wind surfing are also available at Barracuda Inn Resort. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine in the restaurant, and The Bone Fish Club offers an a la carte menu. Watamu Marine Park is located just 2.5 miles away and the Gede Ruins are 3.1 miles away. The resort is 13.7 miles from Malindi town centre and 14.3 miles from Malindi Airport.

Located in the beach town of Watamu, Blue Bay Cove offers direct access to a private, white sandy beach. The elegant apartments are surrounded by a tropical, landscaped garden, which features an outdoor pool. The large apartments are elegantly designed, including four-poster beds draped in a mosquito net. A fully equipped kitchen contains a refrigerator, oven, microwave and dishwasher. The living areas open out onto spacious verandas with extensive views of the ocean. Guests can enjoy all meals freshly prepared by in-house chefs, or barbecues in the gardens. Blue Bay Cove apartments are fully serviced with daily housekeeping and a child-minding and laundry service. A 24-hour concierge service is available and can help organise activities such as bird-watching, fishing, golf and snorkelling. Watamu Marine National Park is less than 10 km away. There is free private parking on site and a shuttle service is available upon request. Malindi Airport is only a 20-minute drive away. MOI Airport, in Mombasa, is 120 km from the apartments.

The all-inclusive Turtle Bay Beach Club is located on 200 metres of beach, inside the internationally acclaimed Watamu National Marine Park. Set in tropical gardens, it offers 2 pools, 3 restaurants, 3 bars and a snack bar. Decorated in cream and brown tones, all rooms include private balconies and come with air conditioning. Bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs. The main restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner at a buffet style, snacks at the pool snack bar and oven fresh pizzas in the pizza garden. For a candle-lit dinner by the ocean, guests can visit the a la carte Blue Turtle restaurant. Guests can enjoy day and night time entertainment with shows, tribal dancers, live bands and disco. Excellent water sports and pady scuba diving are available, as well as a supervised kids club. The eco-friendly Turtle Bay Club is located 25 km from Malindi Airport and 110 km from Mombasa Airport. Free private parking is possible on site and an airport transfer is available upon request.

Situated along the palm-fringed, white sand beach of Watamu and surrounded by tropical gardens. Jacaranda Beach Resort boasts 3 outdoor swimming pools, fitness centre and spa. All units are elegantly decorated and come with a four-poster bed draped with mosquito net. Each air-conditioned room is fitted with a fan, safe and private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Jacaranda Resort serves breakfast daily at the restaurant beside the swimming pool which offers views of the Indian Ocean. Guests can enjoy cocktail at the beach bar and on selected evenings live entertainment can be enjoyed. The surrounding waters boast a coral reef and the resort facilities include a tennis court, small library and 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Malindi Airport is within 14.9 miles and the Mombasa International Airport is 79.5 miles away.

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 rooms. All of the air-conditioned rooms at Temple include a modern bathroom, TV and minibar. There are views of the Indian Ocean, Mida Creek or lush tropical gardens from a patio or balcony. A la carte or buffet-style African and international cuisine is provided at Temple Point's Clubhouse Restaurant. Panoramic views of Mida Creek can be enjoyed at the bar, which serves cocktails. Relax by the elegant pool surrounded by sun loungers or enjoy a massage or hot tub session at the spa and wellness centre. Many sports activities or excursions can be arranged by the tour desk or animation team. Watamu is situated 5 minutes' by car, and contains many shops, restaurants and bars. The Ruins of Gedi are 15 km and an airport shuttle is available for Malindi Airport, 27 km away.

Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts. All rooms and suites boast regional décor which includes locally made furniture and artworks. Each room has a mosquito net and is fitted with flat-screen TV, a tea / coffee maker and a seating area. The hotel’s restaurant features a laid-back atmosphere with its thatched ceiling and all-wood furniture. Guests can enjoy a refreshing cold beverage and relax on the traditional porch swing. Lonno Lodge Hotel is 30 km away from Kakoneni’s cultural and natural attractions. The hotel’s staff can also organise day trips and outdoor excursions.