[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Watamu Bay Ora Resort Family-friendly resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/41a8ebb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/d7b7f1f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/c37064a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/def13285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/2a2884bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Watamu Bay Ora Resort pairs turquoise waters with beautiful gardens and modern comforts. Guests can unwind at the poolside bar or book a massage at the spa. With private beach access, two restaurants, and ocean-view sun loungers, it's a welcoming destination for families. 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - On private beach - Bar - Pool - Spa - Air conditioning - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 8 - Oct. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 9 - Oct. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=4517966&PinnedHotelID=4517966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Standard Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4518000/4517966/def13285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Minibar Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ### Standard Room, Oceanfront ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Minibar Coffee/tea maker Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWatamu-Hotels-Watamu-Bay-Ora-Resort.h4517966.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWatamu-Hotels-Watamu-Bay-Ora-Resort.h4517966.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-3.35012%2C40.01907&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4DXQ9HpmoaM7ktjfUmjRmGYKcTg=) Watamu - Kenya, Watamu #### What's nearby - Watamu Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Mida Creek - 7 min drive - 4.1 km - Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 7.3 km - Malindi Beach - 31 min drive - 26.1 km #### Getting around - Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 170 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬18 min walk - ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬2 min drive - ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬14 min walk - ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬18 min walk ## About this property ### Watamu Bay Ora Resort Family-friendly resort near Watamu Beach At Watamu Bay Ora Resort, you can look forward to a poolside bar, shopping on site, and a garden. With amenities like a private beach and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and ocean views at the two on-site restaurants. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Other perks include: - 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas - Free self parking - Multilingual staff, beach towels, and a gift shop - Beach umbrellas and a TV in the lobby Room features All 150 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like safes and minibars. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101550000/101549100/101549061/364543f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AHG Lion Beach Resort Watamu - On private beach - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa 7.6 Good 15 reviews CA $177 CA $211 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=101549061&PinnedHotelID=101549061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22280000/22277400/22277311/7d79fa75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eco Villas Watamu Watamu - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews CA $109 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=22277311&PinnedHotelID=22277311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Presidential Double Room, Ocean View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11580000/11570600/11570535/116df233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barracuda Inn Resort Watamu - On private beach - Pool - All-inclusive - Kids pool 6.8 15 reviews CA $186 CA $219 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=11570535&PinnedHotelID=11570535&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5103600/5103545/ac480e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jacaranda Beach Resort Watamu - On private beach - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa 8.6 Excellent 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=5103545&PinnedHotelID=5103545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - 2 restaurants - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - malindi restaurant - watamu restaurant ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pools - Children's club - Children's pool - Shopping - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - 2 outdoor pools - Children's club - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli - Supervised activities for children ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - On a private beach - On the waterfront - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas ### Spa - Manicures/pedicures - Massage ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 71 buildings - Built in 2009 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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; cash is not accepted ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Ora Resort Ora Resort Watamu Bay Watamu Bay Ora Watamu Bay Ora Resort Watamu Bay Resort Ora Resort Watamu Bay Hotel Watamu Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort Watamu Bay Ora Resort Watamu Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort Watamu ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Watamu Bay Ora Resort have a pool? > Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. ### Is Watamu Bay Ora Resort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Watamu Bay Ora Resort? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Watamu Bay Ora Resort? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Watamu Bay Ora Resort? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Watamu Bay Ora Resort located? > Located in Watamu, this beachfront resort is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake, and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Watamu Bay Ora Resort Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 5.0 Location ### 7.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### teidmor Mar 24, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### teidmor ### 6/10 Okay #### Moretti, Milano Mar 19, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Mare indecente Manutenzione del bagno scarsa (doccia piena di calcaree). Mare indecente, con parecchie alghe durante le ore di alta marea e sabbia melmosa durante la bassa marea. Cucina più che buona. ##### Moretti ### 4/10 Poor #### Uffe, Næstved, DK Jun 24, 2012 #### Laaangt ude. Det er utroligt man kan pladsere et hotel for enden af en 7 km. utrolig vanskellig farbar jord vej ved en strand det næsten er umugligt at bade fra p.g.a. døde koraler med skarpe kanter og tide vandet. Desuden de få t-v kanaler man kan se er for det meste syncroniseret med italiensk tale og wifi dyrt, langsomt og ustabilt. Udvalget i restauranten yderst sparsomt og absolut ikke noget at skrive hjem om . Vi forlod hotellet efter 3 dage selvom vi havde forudbetalt for 5 og ikke kunne få refundet noget.Flot hotel fra 2010, ejet a 4 italienere, vi var så godt som de eneste gæster i et hotel med plads til flere hunderede? Det er fordi det eruden for sæsonen sagde man! ##### Uffe ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff, Boston, MA, USA Jun 19, 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful Hotel A wonderful hotel and I Loved the ambience and the hospitality from the staff.The management was handy to help.The only thing they have to find ways of improving their access road which was unfortunately poor. ##### Jeff ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Apr 12, 2012 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Recommend for the structure and setting but... ... I was disappointed with the quality of the service, especially from the management. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 12, 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco, Rimini Feb 8, 2012 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Abbiamo soggiornato dal 2 al 5 febbraio 2011 . Il cibo in abbondanza e di qualità , la posizione della camera con splenidida vista mare , la cortesia del personale , la disponibilità dello staff italiano mi fanno consigliare la struttura senza esitazione . Da non dimenticare inoltre l'ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo . ##### Marco ### 4/10 Poor #### To, muc Jan 9, 2012 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### even for low money not to recommend Unfriendly stuff and management. rooms are clean but very poor equiped. food ok but dictated by groups of italien and french tourist. every information only in french and italien available. whole garden area looks like desert. beacharea not very beautiful I cannot recommend this hotel even if the price was low. there are much better option for this price. ##### To ### 6/10 Okay #### Japanese, Nairobi Jan 4, 2012 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service #### Not so bad, but just a resort hotel We, as a couple visited this hotel for 2011 silvester. This is a huge resort, with clean and new facility, also there was a big party to celebrate 2012. In generall, is a lively hotel with great ocean view, but too huge to provide a high quality service to each customer. Good for huge entartainment resort-lover, but not so much impressed. ##### Japanese ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Nov 28, 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Fint hotell, men dårlig beliggenhet Hotellet er nytt og fint, men det ligger et stykke fra både Watamu og Malindi. Det er en resort, og beliggenheten gjør at det er kronglete og dyrt å dra ut av resorten. Hvis man liker resortliv med alt inkludert er det fint, hvis ikke bør man velge et annet hotell. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iben, København Oct 31, 2011 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Kenyas paradis Dette hotel ligger i de smukkeste omgivelser og har et yderest venligt personale. Dette tilsammen har givet en stor komfort under opholdet. Vores superior værelserne var med flot udsigt over det Indiske ocean. Der er ingen tvivl om at dette hotel og område er Italienernes Mallorca, hvilket bl.a betyder at maden er italiensk. Ønsker man en afslappet ferie med stor komfort så kan vi varmt anbefale dette hotel. ##### Iben ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Clearwater Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Clearwater-Beach-Hotels.d10759.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Prince Edward](https://www.expedia.ca/Prince-Edward-Hotels.d553248635924757362.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fairmont Mara Safari Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fairmont-Mara-Safari-Club.h1544563.Hotel-Information) > > [Kibo Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Amboseli-Hotels-Kibo-Safari-Camp.h14826564.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Markham](https://www.expedia.ca/Markham-Hotels.d10353.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Detroit](https://www.expedia.ca/Detroit-Hotels.d178255.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Beach Hotel in Old Orchard Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Old-Orchard-Beach-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d9256-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels.d178315.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels.d602873.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Quality Inn And Suites Lethbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Lethbridge-Hotels-Quality-Inn-And-Suites-Lethbridge.h1782724.Hotel-Information) > > [BestWestern Hotels in Hamilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Best-Western.0-0-d3963--bBestWestern.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Quality Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Vancouver-Downtown.h450969.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Freehand Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Freehand-Chicago.h9418281.Hotel-Information) > > [Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Amboseli-Hotels-Amboseli-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h978634.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Athens](https://www.expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels.d178231.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Royal Solaris Cancun - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Royal-Solaris-Cancun-Resort-Marina-Spa-All-Inclusive.h13655.Hotel-Information) > > [Jamliz Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Mwingi-Hotels-JAMLIZ-HOTEL.h48214087.Hotel-Information) > > [Salt Lick Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Taita-Hills-Hotels-Salt-Lick-Safari-Lodge.h1737570.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Canada-Flights.cAC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Guatemala City (GUA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/gua/toronto-to-guatemala-city) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Perth (PER)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/per/calgary-to-perth) > > [Flights from Manila (MNL) to Cauayan (CYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mnl/cyz/manila-to-cauayan) > > [Air Canada Vancouver (YVR) to Delhi (DEL) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-canada-from-vancouver-intl-to-indira-gandhi-intl/ac/yvr/del) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago (ORD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ord/toronto-to-chicago) ### Packages > [Seattle Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Seattle.d178307.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Bora Bora Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Bora-Bora.d602861.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Montego Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/180106/Montego-Bay)