10/10 Excellent
Abdikair
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Abdikair
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
GK Palm Resort Watamu
2.5 star property
Travelers can relax in ocean-view gardens at this resort before diving into adventures, finding the perfect balance of tranquility and excitement
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GK Palm Resort Watamu offers families an oceanside retreat with local cuisine breakfasts and sunny relaxation on the garden terrace or playground. Guests enjoy high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, and outdoor entertainment, with attentive staff enhancing their stay.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$164
NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Room options
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Showing 4 of 4 rooms
View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View
Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
Fan
Premium bedding
- Garden view
- 50 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
2 bedrooms
Fan
- 100 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
View all photos for Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View
Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
2 bedrooms
Fan
- Garden view
- 200 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 2 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View
Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
Fan
Premium bedding
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Located in Watamu, GK Palm Resort Watamu is near the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Watamu travel guide
Watamu Beach Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County
What's nearby
Watamu Beach3 min walk - 0.3 km
Malindi Beach27 min drive - 26.5 km- Prawn Lake5 min drive - 3.7 km
- Mida Creek8 min drive - 4.4 km
- Ruins of Gedi15 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
- Malindi (MYD)34 min drive
Restaurants
- Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon2 min drive
- Papa Remo Ristorante3 min drive
- Sunset Beach Restaurant15 min walk
- 7 Vizi Cafe13 min walk
- Amici Miei Pastries Bar13 min walk
About this property
GK Palm Resort Watamu
Family-friendly hotel near Watamu Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at GK Palm Resort Watamu. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks include:
- An outdoor pool
- Free self-parking
- Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and luggage storage
- Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket information and concierge services
Room features
All 90 rooms include comforts, such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
- Hydromassage showers and bidets
- Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free secured self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's dinnerware
- Dining table
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Pool gate
- Private pool
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
- Separate in-room dining area
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Direct access to the beach
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Premium bedding
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Private pool
Food and drink
- Dining table
- Free bottled water
- Separate dining area
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Fan
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 10 for children
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at GK Palm Resort Watamu?
As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GK Palm Resort Watamu on 13 Mar 2026 start from NZ$164, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is GK Palm Resort Watamu pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at GK Palm Resort Watamu?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at GK Palm Resort Watamu?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at GK Palm Resort Watamu?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is GK Palm Resort Watamu located?
This family-friendly Watamu hotel is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
GK Palm Resort Watamu Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Milu
7 Jan 2025
The property was a bit difficulty to locate. By the time we got there they had allocated our rooms to others. Why? Because we didn't call to confirm that we were coming. I didn't know that was a requirement. Anyway, we got rooms.
Milu
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024