Watamu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sandy beach with clear water, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a partly cloudy sky.
Three starfish on a sandy beach with seaweed and debris.
A sandy beach with large rock formations and clear blue water.
A person in a canoe on a calm body of water during sunset.
A pier extending into the water with a sunset in the background.
Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is Rp4.726.705 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp4.726.705
Rp5.577.512 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
"Excellent property with superb views. The staff are extremely helpful too. The beach unfortunately is covered with sea weeds and you hardly see the sand and not ideal to walk or lie on the sun lounger. Not much choice on the menu for vegetarians either."

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hemingways Watamu
Aquarius Club International Resort

Aquarius Club International Resort

4 out of 5
Watamu Coast Road Watamu
The price is Rp1.331.828 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.331.828
Rp1.571.557 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
8/10 Very good! (23 reviews)
"The say was beautiful, the staff was friendly and helpful and the property was clean. One surprise was that almost all guests where Italian and the food selection at breakfast wasn’t too much. But overall I’ll give it. 9 out of 10"

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Aquarius Club International Resort
The ONE

The ONE

4 out of 5
Kanani Road Watamu Kilifi County
The price is Rp1.303.875 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp1.303.875
Rp1.538.572 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (14 reviews)
"Staff 10/10, reservation platform is scam, i booked rooms with breakfast. At hotel without Breakfast, scan"

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

The ONE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
KILULU LUXURY PRIVATE ISLAND

KILULU LUXURY PRIVATE ISLAND

3.5 out of 5
Kilulu Private Island Watamu Kenya
Stay at this beach villa in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
KILULU LUXURY PRIVATE ISLAND
Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu

Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu

4 out of 5
Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"This extraordinary property is a five star experience you should not miss. You are off the main road and close to a pristine beach. The villa has superb amenities and a warm and welcoming host. You have complete privacy if you want it, but we chose the option of a personal chef for the week and it ..."

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Kasa Tatu Cottages Watamu
Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Nydelig område med fantastisk basseng midt mellom husene. Store rom med deilig uteområde (balkong). Tilbereding av frokost som ble servert på balkongen - topp start på dagen. Hyggelige ansatte."

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Rafiki Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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