Watamu
Travel Guide
Visit Watamu
Where to stay in Watamu
Find the best Watamu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Watamu Village
Watamu Village might not have many top sights, but Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Turtle Bay Area
While Turtle Bay Area might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi.
Hemingways Watamu
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is CA $324 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
CA $324
CA $383 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay, the staff were all so friendly and helpful, the setting is beautiful, food is great, couldn't have asked for a better experience."
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2026
Sun Palm Beach Resort
Jacaranda Road Watamu
The price is CA $207 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
CA $207
CA $244 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Watamu. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (40 reviews)
"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly"
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Medina Palms
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
The price is CA $436 per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
CA $436
CA $514 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Good hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this apartment in Watamu. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Amazing as advertised
"Everything was just as pictured and described. Beautiful house in a wonderful location. Jane was a great help."
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2019
Nyumba Sara (sea front villa)
watamu Contea di Kilifi
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Nyumba Sara è una bellissima villa fronte mare. Curata in ogni dettaglio, eccezionalmente pulita e dotata di ogni comfort. È inoltre molto caratteristica e arredata in stile keniota. Posizione super comoda, vicino alla spiaggia e al villaggio di Watamu. Il personale è fantastico: Santa il cuoco e ..."
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!"
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stay near popular Watamu attractions
Things to do
Watamu/Malindi Safari Blue: Dolphin & Snorkeling Adventure
CA $180
per adult
Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins
CA $255
per adult
