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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. The staff was very helpful and we had great communication Daniele. The pool was always clean and the rooms were cleaned daily, and they were very clean. Also the breakfast was good, made everything we wanted to eat.

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9.1
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. Featuring 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. Superb setting with stunning communal areas adorned with beautiful scented white flower trees. The rooms were super clean and the staff were truly exceptional and a huge asset to the property. They were most attentive and remained at our disposal throughout the days and nights of our stay. Shiela, Happy,Rosemary and Gakena will live long in our memories of our stay at this oasis. The warmest of smiles and happy to help demeanour will take some beating wherever you stay in the wold. Malindi is a hidden gem and in my opinion this hotel is by far the best in the area. Be sure to try the Hob restaurant which is close by.

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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. Absolutely exceptional spot isolated from the chaotic bustle of Watamu. Excellent staff. Solid food and drink, and amazing grounds.

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9
Superb
246 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. Absolutely spectacular location. Beautiful architect designed boutique hotel with pool that extends into the house. Stunning artwork and finishes. Great food, friendly and helpful staff and lovely owners.

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9
Superb
348 reviews
Price from
US$290
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. Excellent service, like in a 5 star hotel. Everyone is very helpful. and Akex devotes a lot of time and attention to its guests.

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9.7
Exceptional
160 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
173 reviews
Price from
US$72.90
per night

Set within a few steps of Garoda Beach and 26 km of Watamu National Marine Park in Watamu, Watamu Beach Cottages provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house offers an outdoor swimming pool, beauty services and a 24-hour front desk. Accommodation for disabled guests is also available at the property. The huts are perfect for families and we loved the location, so close to the ocean. Ask about a cooking class with Mapenzi. She‘s a wonderful cook and taught us how to cook Samosas!

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9
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$86.40
per night

Set in Malindi, within 400 metres of Tropical Beach and 37 km of Watamu National Marine Park, Villa Fortuna Malindi offers accommodation with pool with a view and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. It is located 500 metres from Malindi Marine National Park and provides full-day security. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Secure & silent area, very good breakfast, cleaning & new towels every day, very nice staff, nice freshwater pool. Damaris even helped us with a cab driver who wanted to scam us.

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9.1
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
US$41
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 room is big, it’s like a small apartment The hotel is cost Food is fantastic

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9
Superb
189 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. Right on the beach, with the 5* PADI dive shop located on site. Lovely swimming pool. Excellent staff who were attentive and welcoming

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9.1
Superb
362 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

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