Watamu, 80202 Watamu, Kenya
#8 of 30 hotels in Watamu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 111 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free Wifi
6.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 10, 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomGreat location, friendly and helpful staff and good value for money
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Ann
KenyaBed now breakfast idear
Beach Room Service
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Ledia
DenmarkNothing not to like
Great facilities! Nature tended with care and dedication. Swimming pools very nice and comfortably situated two steps down the rooms. The seafront is just there, amazingly beautiful with its white sand and shadows under the palm trees. Staff is nice, smiling, helpful, efficient. Thank you all for making our stay there so memorable!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 13, 2025
Jacek
PolandAmazing, secluded butique hotel, fantastic and helpful staff, spacious, clean and comfortable rooms, tasty food, beatiful beach. We will definately choose this one again if we are in Watamu in the future.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Lia
Kazakhstan-service at breakfast was a bit too imposing and fussy. too many waiters eager to clean up, even if you may still use something, leaning across the table to pick up stuff while one is eating, or standing and chatting at the corner. Also, all waiters are male, no women around. -The hotel is within a marine conservation area, so tries to show some environmental management aspects, for example with right messages in the room for guests to turn off AC if not in the room etc, but then the cleaning staff leaves the AC and fan blasting during the day after cleaning. It is equally important to educate staff as well as the guest about environmental practices.
location, beach, sea, room, swimming pools
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Cass
United KingdomNoting
Immaculate , stylish , aesthetics , proximity to beach , swimming pool , staff , food well priced and top quality
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Max
KenyaThe paintings of naked women felt a little off. The rest of the design of the property is outstanding, but why the need to fetishize African women's bodies, especially in a non-African-owned establishment that has mostly non-African guests (and lots of children)? The food was generally fairly good but a little bit shy on flavours; the pasta sometimes a little too al-dente.
Pretty much everything was excellent - the location is incredible, rooms are perfect, design & layout outstanding, staff very competent & friendly, just a top package - we'll definitely be back.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Julian
United KingdomThe management insisted on 10.00 hrs and were completely inflexible
Great food and service
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 22, 2025
Juliet
United KingdomBedroom lighting
Wonderful
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 19, 2025
Nao
JapanQR code for room service menu and the cell phone to connect to reception weren’t working
Beautiful swimming pool and the restaurant which serves nice food
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Norbert
SlovakiaThe hotel manager behaved arrogantly. We had a confirmation from the hotel stating that breakfast would start at 7:00 AM, but it actually began at 7:30 AM. The manager didn’t even acknowledge that we had the confirmation from the hotel.
The stay in this hotel was very comfortable. The food was great, rooms are very clean and spacious.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 21, 2024
Vicki
United KingdomNothing
Absolutely everything
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 28, 2024
Fiona
United KingdomNothing
Everything! The rooms are spacious and well appointed. Views and gardens stunning. Staff are welcoming and food is delicious.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Olivier
ThailandWiFi was a bit weak
Room was nice and convenient, the Resort very clean and lovely and the food was just delicious
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 22, 2024
Alex
United KingdomAmazing location, clean and relaxing
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Maurizio
ItalyA part from the availability of gluten free spaghetti, the facility is not inclusive for people with celiac disease. There is no any bakery gluten free product for breakfast nor for lunch and dinner, though in all Africa is very easy to get naturally gluten-free flours. Also, the availability of a spa could make the vacation much more enjoyable.
The location was amazing. The food was very good, fish and seafood dishes with Italian taste.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 17, 2024
Hasfeld
TanzaniaNothing
everything was perfect again
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 17, 2024
Julia
GermanyEveryone was super friendly and the food was absolutely great!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 11, 2024
Hasfeld
TanzaniaThat this beautiful time passed so quickly.
Everything was perfect. The staff and the service, the food. Perfect. We'll be back, it's a must.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
William
United KingdomLove the staff,food and chilled vibes
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Fabienne
United KingdomAll was perfect.
A most relaxing, calm location right on the beach, beautiful swimming and lots of local colour if you venture out of the resort. Totally chilled holiday.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Fiona
United KingdomThe coffee at breakfast could have been a lot better. Individual cafetières would be ideal.
Kobe was paradise! The location was idyllic, room very spacious and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, food delicious and very good value. The ambience was peaceful, chic and relaxing. Pools were quiet and super clean. The beach was easily accessible and good for walks into Watamu. We will be back!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Louisa
United KingdomToiletries and towels could be better. Pool service would be great too.
Lovely set up. Nice areas to relax. Friendly staff. Good room cleaning.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 31, 2023
Michelle
BrazilBreakfast could be improved, there was little option and the quality could be better for things such as fruits, breads, cakes
The beach in front was good for swim and walk and rooms were very comfortable
Stayed in October 2023
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