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Medina Palms

Medina Palms
4.5 star property
0.4 km from Watamu Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36)
"Excellent quiet romantic location. Top rated conditions and facilities. Friendly courteous staff. Intriguing blend of architecture "
United States
McDonald Robert
Medina Palms

Kobe Suite Resort

Kobe Suite Resort
4.5 star property
2.5 km from Watamu Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"Great experience"
Italy
Giovanni
Kobe Suite Resort

Blue Bay Village

Blue Bay Village
3.5 star property
2 km from Watamu Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Great stay, staff were amazing and so friendly. They made the environment even more amazing. The infrastructure was impeccable and great view. Would definitely return"
American Samoa
Martin
The price is NZ$447
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Blue Bay Village

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu
4.5 star property
1.5 km from Watamu Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (56)
"It’s a very lovely place for people who want the resort experience. "
Ireland
Pilar
The price is NZ$537
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Hemingways Watamu

Temple Point Resort

Temple Point Resort
3.5 star property
2.8 km from Watamu Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30)
"The hotel is huge with a beautiful quiet beachfront. The bar with a nice view of the sunset is just too good. The stuff were very friendly too. If you want to be in touch with nature, this is the place to be. Food, we only had breakfast and it wasn’t as expected for the price you pay. Overall a nice experience "
United Kingdom
Solomon
The price is NZ$477
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Temple Point Resort

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Watamu Ascot Hotel
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Watamu Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
The price is NZ$390
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Watamu Ascot Hotel

Paradise Lagoon B&B

Paradise Lagoon B&B
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Watamu Beach
The price is NZ$98
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
Paradise Lagoon B&B

Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost

Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost
4.0 star property
1.1 km from Watamu Beach
Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost

Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost, Watamu

Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost, Watamu
2.0 star property
1.1 km from Watamu Beach
Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost, Watamu

Eco Villas Watamu

Eco Villas Watamu
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Watamu Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
"We are students from the UK travelling up the coast of Kenya and absolutely loved our stay at Eco Villas. Juliette was so friendly and welcoming and cooked delicious home-made samosas. We would definitely come again here. All the staff are lovely and happy to help with anything! "
United States
Maya
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Eco Villas Watamu

The Charming Lonno Lodge

The Charming Lonno Lodge
5.0 star property
6.6 km from Watamu Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"This lodge was just perfect for my solo weekend. The team are so helpful and friendly and everything was organised so well. The pool is a dream as well as the seating areas and so much thought has been put into the design. "
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is NZ$632
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
The Charming Lonno Lodge

Rock and Sea Resort

Rock and Sea Resort
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Watamu Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Amazing place, with very nice privacy and service, fully recommended specially for couples"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$909
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Rock and Sea Resort

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm
3.0 star property
4.1 km from Watamu Beach
6.0 out of 10, (5)
"AVOID, stay away! Firstly the location is wrong, 30 USD to get to the next town by taxi. The Road to the hotel is terrible, extremely bumpy. Beds are hard. This is not a four star hotel. Food is bad. Save your money, go somewhere else."
South Africa
Valene
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Silver Rock Hotel

Silver Rock Hotel
3.0 star property
21 km from Watamu Beach
5.8 out of 10, (13)
"The property on the outside looks ok. But the bedding, the room and the pillows are filthy dirty. The bathroom fixtures terrible. The staff are friendly with wonderful smiles. However, the manager cannot keep his word. Becarful before booking. "
United States
yonas
The price is NZ$63
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Silver Rock Hotel

Billionaire Beachfront Apartments

Billionaire Beachfront Apartments
5.0 star property
17.4 km from Watamu Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30)
"Paradise! A fantastic hotel providing a peaceful oasis - very helpful staff, clean and great services across the Billionaire Resort. I would absolutely stay here again!"
United Kingdom
Motunrayo
Billionaire Beachfront Apartments

SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI

SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI
3.0 star property
23 km from Watamu Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Very good service from the staff."
Canada
Julia
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI

Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
19.1 km from Watamu Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Great customer service rooms are clean and spacious. The food service and atmosphere was great"
United States
David
The price is NZ$420
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
18.4 km from Watamu Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (18)
"The hotel is amazing and staff treated us in a very special way, they are kind and professional"
Mexico
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$662
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

Travellers Inn Resort Malindi

Travellers Inn Resort Malindi
2.5 star property
14.6 km from Watamu Beach
5.0 out of 10, (2)
"Property is a good fit for people traveling on a budget and like basic accomodations."
United States
lisa
The price is NZ$19
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Travellers Inn Resort Malindi

Diamonds Malindi

Diamonds Malindi
4.5 star property
20.4 km from Watamu Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (19)
"It was lovely I would have loved long night stays at the beach area"
United States
Brian
Diamonds Malindi
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watamu Beach?
Watamu Beach is located in Watamu. Travellers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 20 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Watamu Beach?
Adjacent to Watamu Beach, Medina Palms is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good choices within a short distance include Hemingways Watamu and Turtle Bay Beach Club.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Watamu Beach?
Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Watamu Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watamu Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Watamu Beach.