Breakfast is good but no real coffee included in it We had a issue with hot water at the beginning, but the staff was very reactive and it was fixed quickly

The view on the beach is the most beautiful we have seen during our stay on Watamu (and we saw at least 3 different ones) The room was beautiful, bed is spacious and so comfortable Staff is nice and gave us an upgrade in room Very calm The owner was very helpful when we needed to change a big amount of money to pay our safari

Stayed in September 2025

Nothing honestly.

Exceptional Location and staff

Stayed in September 2025

What to say, honestly; I’ve traveled a bit, and wow, just book it and know you’re good. Absolutely in love with the place, the staff, the food… I was made to feel like they had been waiting all along for me, absolutely incredible.

Stayed in September 2025

Some elements like offering coffee orders with breakfast would be nice (espresso/cappucino etc.) and hot water wasn't the best.

Overall this hotel is lovely, but more of a 4 star than 5 star in my opinion/experience. Staff were super friendly and the room was big/comfortable. Breakfast was good. Pool area is lovely.

Stayed in August 2025

I stayed at Visiwa for 7 days and it was an unforgettable experience. The hotel is small, intimate, and has a warm, family-like atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable right away. It’s the perfect place to relax: peaceful, cozy, and never overwhelming. The food quality is outstanding, with fresh and varied dishes every day. A special thanks to the amazing director Diego and all the staff, who were always kind, attentive, and welcoming. After just a short time, I truly felt at home here. Highly recommended!

Stayed in August 2025

The bathroom was clean, spacious and had bidet in it! The view from the property on Love Island is very nice and with low tide you can walk there.

The management and the staff were incredibly helpful and made us feel at home. Diego the manager and Diego the chef were both super nice, assisted us in the best way possible. Baraka at the reception is super kind and professional. The restaurant is also very good, the Italian food was authentic and tasty.

Stayed in August 2025

No bar area !

Small and friendly

Stayed in August 2025

Some of the sunbeds were in disrepair but there were so many it didn't impact our experience. The ketchup at the restaurant exploded upon opening, I think from sitting out in the sun too long. The bed was quite firm but also some sagging in the mattress.

Nice a la carte breakfast, well appointed rooms and bathroom has all the amenities like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, moisturizer. Design of rooms very nice and coastal feeling. Nice pool, well kept grounds with lots of greenery, lots of sunbeds. Great restaurant with Italian menu. Wonderful staff.

Stayed in June 2025

The location is great, as well as the Italian cuisine. Very friendly staff.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Everything!

Stayed in June 2025

Breakfast is really great but no variety. After the second breakfast it felt too repetitive.

Really lovely place. Went in for 2 days and extended by a day. It's a small but cosy environment. The food is lovely, the ocean view is beautiful. The staff are attentive. I would definitely return.

Stayed in April 2025

The swimming pool tiles were slippery. Please also check the wooded stairs. I guess they get slippery with some shoe types.

breakfast was good and with variety

Stayed in April 2025

The only thing I can think to say is that the beach boys could be employed to rake the seaweed from the beach in front of the property … although an annoying task during low season when the sea washes up so much, it’s a good way promote the local economy and ensure the beach boys have a productive and continued source of income, and therefore really supporting the local community …. whilst making the view from the property even more beautiful!

The location, rooms, pool and restaurant were absolutely perfect … it was very hard to leave the property to explore other places, as everything at Visiwa was just so good!

Stayed in May 2025

Clean place with friendly staff

Stayed in May 2025

constant power and internet fluctuations

location, proximity to the ocean

Stayed in April 2025

The best place to go relax and enjoy your holiday

Stayed in March 2025

Arriving after a week of safari in various Kenyan parks, this was the perfect place to relax. The food was good, the location perfect, right on the water, the room overlooking the sea was relaxing and cleaned twice a day. Thank you to the entire team, Gisella first and foremost. I sincerely thank David for his kindness and Emma for her dedication and smile. I highly recommend Visiwa.

Stayed in March 2025

The air on in our room didn’t work very well.

Absolutely everything

Stayed in March 2025

Everything was alright. There is nothing to proclaim. I loved that place and would love to return at anytime again.

Very clean and spacious and comfortable rooms. Beautifully decorated. The location is awesome. The hotel garden behind the pool with direction to the beach was beautiful and romantic. It's a perfect place for couples to chill and to have a lovely time. It's a place made in paradise. The beach and the nature scenery at this place is awesome and it feels like in paradise. The hotel owners and staff are very kind and helpful. The hotel restaurant is top of the notch too. I fully can recommend this beautiful place. The hotel restaurant make one of the best pizzas I ever have eaten in Kenya.

Stayed in February 2025

Food, pool, rooms, the fact that it's right by the beach. Helpfulness of stuff and its location

The location was great. Super friendly stuff and very helpful. Ghizela and the team were phenominal!!

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful property. The owners were so sweet and helpful. We loved lounging by the pool and beach.

Stayed in December 2024

Beutiful spot and beach, and hotel style is so pretty and stylish. The staff and owner/managers are really helpful and nice

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing.

Excellent breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. Very well looked after by Gisella and her team. Excellent room and view, and location right on their own beach.

Stayed in February 2025

Not enough hooks in the bedroom to hang clothes on!

A wonderful hotel. Small enough to feel very personal. Fantastic friendly staff and great food

Stayed in February 2025