Villas Watamu Resort

Property class: 4

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Watamu Beach is located near Villas Watamu Resort, which provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as babysitting and a restaurant.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

About the area

Watamu is home to Villas Watamu Resort. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. Visit our Watamu travel guide
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Turtle Bay Road Plot 546, Watamu, 80202

What's nearby

  • A beach with a thatched umbrella, wooden lounge chairs, and a clear blue sea.
    Watamu Beach
    1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • A beach with a boat on the water and the sun setting in the background.
    Malindi Beach
    31 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Prawn Lake
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ruins of Gedi
    19 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mambrui Beach
    49 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • kobe
    5 min drive
  • Licht Haus
    4 min drive
  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Hemingways Bar
    3 min drive
  • Wasafi Swahili Dishes
    5 min drive

About this property

Villas Watamu Resort

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel near Watamu Beach
  • Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Villas Watamu Resort. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with babysitting and a restaurant.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like minibars.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Private yards and wardrobes/closets
    • Childcare services, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Villas Watamu Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villas Watamu Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villas Watamu Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Villas Watamu Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villas Watamu Resort located?

This family-friendly Watamu hotel is steps from Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach. Mida Creek is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Villas Watamu Resort Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Вилла, очень красивая, очень опрятный и красивый сад. Всё очень чисто.Хороший и не дорогой ресторан.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

un piccolo angolo di paradiso

hotel composto da villette immerso nel verde. Posizionato un po' fuori dal centro di Watamu, ma raggiungibile in 5 minuti di tuk tuk (ape car) e in 10 minuti a piedi si arriva a spiaggia. camera molto grande, con letto a baldacchino e zanzariera; grande terrazzone. Ci sono diversi insetti, ma è completamente immerso nel verde e nelle palme per cui è inevitabile! E comunque ogni sera la ragazza delle pulizie passava a dare il prodotto in camera per le zanzare, e non abbiamo mai avuto problemi a dormire. Bellissima piscina, molto pulita. Ottima la colazione, e ottimo cibo a pranzo e cena, con scelta di pesce e carne tutti i giorni. Atmosfera molto tranquilla, anche perché posizionato fuori dal centro città. Appena fuori dal resort ci si ritrova immersi in un villaggio africano, e si respira così il vero spirito africano. Consigliato per chi vuole stare in relax e ha bisogno di riposo!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt och extremt trevlig personal

Jag och min flickvän tillbringade tre nätter här. Underbar hotellmiljö i tropisk trädgård. 5-6 minuter gång genom byn till närmaste strand och 10 min med tuk tuk till andra privata stränder. God mat och bra service. Det var lite gäster på hotellet så man fick god kontakt med personalen. Känns familjärt och trevligt. Enkla å rena rum, djup bol för dom som inte gillar havet. En del säger att det är dyrare i malindi än tex mombasa men vi uppfattade den som helt tvärt om. rekomenderar dock om ni ska hit på semestern att bo några nätter i bamburi ca 2 timmar söder ut. Kostar ungefär 8000 shilling med taxi.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

no manager

had a good stay but would have liked the manager to be around. Did not see a manager for our complete stay and we had to check out with the askari a day early as the manager did not work on Sunday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Herrliche Oase!

Etwas abgelegen, nicht am Strand dafür eine herrliche Oase! Sehr freundliches Personal, Essen wenig Auswahl, dafür gut und frisch zubereitet, sehr schöne Gartenanlage und wunderbare Veranda vor Villa! :-)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Villas Watamu Resort

Although the resort was beautifully presented, we were the only guests there. This gave us an uncomfortable feeling. The breakfast service was very slow, even after informing staff that we had to leave promptly to catch a flight at Mombasa. The worst part of the stay was on check out when I was informed that payment could not be accepted by credit card. Overall, disappointing. I would not stay again or recommend the resort to anyone.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All show and no go

1. phone went to fax when called when trying to locate the venue because we were arriving late 2. manager just stared at me when I told her the difficulty in reaching the hotel 3. lighting was out along the walkway. had to use flashlights to find our way to the room 4. dead bugs in room 5. huge spider in towels 6. clogged sinks 7. no hot water any of the nights 8. no window covers in bathroom 9. toilets didn't flush well. 10. night manager questioned why we didn't tell her our concerns...we told the day manager. Who knew I was supposed to tell one and not the other. 11. maintenance crew left wet paw prints in our room while attempting to address the hot water issue. 12. when checking out, no manager was there for us to speak to. What a shock. WOULDN'T STAY THERE AGAIN EVEN IF IT WAS FREE!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to the beach

Villas Watamu is a brand new hotel with a nice location, friendly staff and good management. The layout of the villas is pretty and the swimming pool is simply excellent. The breakfast was nice too. The villas have a large verandah/patio with a couch - nice place to hang out in the evening or have breakfast in the morning. The bathrooms were nice and the AC in the bedroom was the best i have had in Kenya! The location is safe and accessible - a five minute walk to the beach and the Watamu Marine Park. While Watamu is a lovely place and Villas Watamu room rates are reasonable than the surrounding resorts, I am not sure I would come back and stay again at any of these hotels. East Africa has plenty of lovely places to visit where you can find nice accommodation at a fraction of the prices in Watamu,. This place essentially caters to an international clientele and this is reflected in the service and prices. It is time for local entrepreneurs to put ACs in spare rooms and rent them out!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice bungalow

I appreciate the position. It is very good for point of start too see watamu , beachs and malindi. Even if there is no private beach of the hotel . It is near everywhere. Very good if i want to visit around . The staff Who work there are very mind and help full for everything. The garden is beautiful and u fill at home. Very good
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021