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 Mida Creek.

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is CA $345 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
CA $345
CA $408 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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 ...

The ONE
Kanani Road Watamu Kilifi County
The price is CA $102 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
CA $102
CA $120 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
8/10 Very good! (17 reviews)
"Staff were not helpful to clients requests. Okay to stay but not for a dream experience."
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Medina Palms
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
The price is CA $430 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
CA $430
CA $508 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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

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

cozy Garner house heaven Watamu
Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this vacation home in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Nice place to stay was clean and had ac. Thou common areas are shared with other guests like kitchen living room"
Reviewed on Jun 16, 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.
Stay near popular Watamu attractions
Things to do

Watamu/Malindi Safari Blue: Dolphin & Snorkeling Adventure
CA $179
per adult

Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins
CA $252
per adult

Malindi: Mambrui Sand Dunes Quad Biking & Marafa Sunset Tour
CA $180
per adult

Malindi: City Highlights and Blue Safari Tour with Lunch
CA $257
per adult

Mombasa/Diani: Day tour to Malindi town and Gede Ruins
CA $277
per adult




