Watamu
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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 $321 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
CA $321
CA $379 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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

Medina Palms
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
The price is CA $432 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
CA $432
CA $509 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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

Kobe Suite Resort
Turtle Bay Road Watamu Kilifi County
The price is CA $246 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
CA $246
CA $291 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
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.

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 Village
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
9/10 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."
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

House / Villa - Watamu
Watamu Kilifi County
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Excellent stay
"We stayed over the Christmas and New Year period and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were courteous and professional and both Franklyn (the property caretaker) and Patrick (the chef) were truly outstanding."
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
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

Malindi: City Highlights and Blue Safari Tour with Lunch
CA $251
per adult

Watamu/Malindi Safari Blue: Dolphin & Snorkeling Adventure
CA $182
per adult

Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins
CA $257
per adult



