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Our top choices for Watamu Beach hotels

3 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Medina Palms

Medina Palms
4.5 star property
1.2 km from Watamu Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Hotel has superb. "
United States
Sean
The price is NZ$647
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Medina Palms
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu
4.5 star property
1.5 km from Watamu Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (67 reviews)
"It’s a very lovely place for people who want the resort experience. "
Ireland
Pilar
The price is NZ$489
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Hemingways Watamu
Exterior

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu
3.0 star property
1.6 km from Watamu Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"the property is very clean and all the staff are extremely friendly. They made me feel very relaxed and safe. Most days I had the sole use of the pool! Perhaps the chef could do with a few pointers and it would have been great to have a small fridge in my room which was lovely and clean. was well cared for and really enjoyed my stay....5 gold stars!"
United Kingdom
kim
The price is NZ$106
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Mvuvi Lodge Watamu
Exterior

Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Watamu Beach
5.4 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"Very good location but the hotel need some paint job. The cleaning of the rooms is best I ever experienced. The electricity is unreliable. No restaurant at the hotel when we were there. Extremely good value for what we paid. Other hotel was 3 time's more expensive. "
Sweden
Robert
The price is NZ$87
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Watamu Adventist Beach Resort
Restaurant

Paradise Lagoon B&B

Paradise Lagoon B&B
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Watamu Beach
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Paradise Lagoon B&B
Exterior

2 Livu Villas Watamu

2 Livu Villas Watamu
3.0 star property
1 km from Watamu Beach
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
2 Livu Villas Watamu
Exterior

Solana Studio Apartments watamu

Solana Studio Apartments watamu
3.0 star property
3.2 km from Watamu Beach
The price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Solana Studio Apartments watamu
Outdoor pool

KILULU LUXURY PRIVATE ISLAND

KILULU LUXURY PRIVATE ISLAND
3.5 star property
2.2 km from Watamu Beach
The price is NZ$1,508
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
KILULU LUXURY PRIVATE ISLAND
Beach

Visiwa Beach Resort

Visiwa Beach Resort
5.0 star property
4.2 km from Watamu Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"This is my second time staying here. The rooms and hotel in general is very clean. I would rate it 5 stars but when it comes to eating outside, it’s very difficult because of the amount of flies."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Visiwa Beach Resort
Exterior

Eco Villas Watamu

Eco Villas Watamu
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Watamu Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"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$136
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Eco Villas Watamu
Outdoor pool

Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort
4.5 star property
3.7 km from Watamu Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (39 reviews)
"Nice hotel with spacious rooms and efficient air conditioning. The beds are very comfortable and provide a good night’s sleep. Breakfast could be more varied, and we missed having cheese in the omelet ant it would have been nice to have a proper espresso machine in the bar that grinds the beans."
Sweden
Helene
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Sun Palm Beach Resort
Lounge

Rock and Sea Resort

Rock and Sea Resort
3.5 star property
4.5 km from Watamu Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Amazing place, with very nice privacy and service, fully recommended specially for couples"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$452
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Rock and Sea Resort
Terrace/patio

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
3.5 star property
4.3 km from Watamu Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Very nice staff... Swimming pool very big. Beautiful villa very new, made with very good taste."
United States
Tullio
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
In-room dining

GK Palm Resort Watamu

GK Palm Resort Watamu
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Watamu Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Great service "
United States
Abdikair
The price is NZ$63
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
GK Palm Resort Watamu
Garden

Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village
3.0 star property
4.8 km from Watamu Beach
9.0 out of 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. "
Norway
Henning
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Rafiki Village
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

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 reviews)
"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
The price is NZ$330
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm
View from room

Silver Rock Hotel

Silver Rock Hotel
3.0 star property
20.9 km from Watamu Beach
6.0 out of 10, (14 reviews)
"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$60
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Silver Rock Hotel
Exterior

Mawe Zuri Resort

Mawe Zuri Resort
3.0 star property
5.6 km from Watamu Beach
6.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
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United States
Debashish
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Mawe Zuri Resort
Interior entrance

Travellers Inn Resort Malindi

Travellers Inn Resort Malindi
2.5 star property
14.6 km from Watamu Beach
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"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
12 May - 13 May
Travellers Inn Resort Malindi
Restaurant

Kinondoni Diamond Hotel

Kinondoni Diamond Hotel
2.5 star property
20.7 km from Watamu Beach
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Liked: The staff were very professional and polite Disliked: Booking and payment had been done online but was still made to pay in cash at the facility, by instructions from the owner (the reception staff were however, very polite and patient while I tried to contact Expedia during the check-in process. They just wouldn't let me in based on the instructions they had from their boss, the Property owner)."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$42
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Kinondoni Diamond Hotel
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Top Watamu Beach Hotel Reviews

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

10/10 Excellent
"the property is very clean and all the staff are extremely friendly. They made me feel very relaxed and safe. Most days I had the sole use of the pool! Perhaps the chef could do with a few pointers and it would have been great to have a small fridge in my room which was lovely and clean. was well cared for and really enjoyed my stay....5 gold stars!"
kim 7-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Hotels near other Watamu Beach attractions

Prawn Lake

4.1/5 (13 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Prawn Lake during your travels in Watamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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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 22 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, Garoda Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. 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 22 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.