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Reviews of Rafiki Village

plot 1455, Watamu, Kenya

#6 of 30 hotels in Watamu

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 63 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    5.6

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  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    A little Watamu Oasis
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They were a bit inflexible with late checkout, wanted to charge for a full extra night when we only wanted an extra couple hours. We'd have been happy vacating the villa and sitting by the pool so this felt a little unreasonable.

    Friendly and super helpful staff, beautiful and well equipped villa and the pool is amazing! It was very quiet and tranquil.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    Marvelous and made a sparkle on my watamu trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t think of anything I didn’t like about the villa.

    I loved the view, the pools the fresh air from the nice trees and yellow flowers. Fresh and nice breakfast at any time with nice and accomodative staff with Gloria in mind. A secured place with guards and property been well secured.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Beautiful resort; very spacious apartments with large relaxing verandah. Very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is basic. Good enough though.

    The staff are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    We enjoyed it so much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing is it’s a bit far from the beach, but not a problem at all.

    Everything was just great: the place, the staff, the room

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    10
    THE highest possible price-quality ratio🙏🙏
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent place highly recommended🙏

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    10
    Value for money. Profit who was cooking our breakfast was very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very spacious and clean. Value for money. Lots of private areas to sit around. AC was good and the hot water. Only down side was we had to go one a dusty gravel road (10minute walk ) to reach the property. You always need a tuk tuk for this. Profit who was looking after our flat and cooking our breakfast was very helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful stay in Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    distance from the main road and access to the beach meant we have to get a motorbike each time we left the village.

    love this place so much we are going to return. Great staff. Lovely villas - a little further to walk than expected though. But overall a great little find - thank you.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    9.0
    Overall very comfortable, great pool, the apartment is very very spacious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bar or restaurant. Even if you were able to get drinks I think it would help.

    The breakfast was good. I liked that staff came to your apartment and cooked it

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old kitchen equipment, pool very chemically, all water was brakish

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really enjoyed our stay, tha staff was very kind, welcoming and friendly. Everything was clean and tidy and the pool was great. There was no problem with checking-in early as we had to arrive sooner than planned because of bad weather. Breakfast prepared fresh at the time of your request were a nice touch. As our plane was leaving mid afternoon the staff was kind enough to let as stay at the area, even after the check in, until we had to leave for the plane. 5/5 would recommend.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The accommodation is really nice, but small things like handsoap and cooking oil were missing. Some clothing hooks broke off and that made it difficult to put our towels somewhere to dry.

    The accommodation is very spacious and comfortable. You can ask the staff to prepare dinner for you in your own accommodation, which is amazing after a long day out.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    10
    A relaxing and beautiful week!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was positive apart from 1 thing: it would be just perfect if upon our arrival we could receive a bottle of water each. There was no refreshments and considering the location of the hotel, for newcomers it may be slightly challenging to get their heads around.

    The design, the nature, the beautiful pool and surroundings. The terrace was lovely. We loved it.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    10
    Awesome spot! Can’t wait to be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool at night looks amazing and the staff were extremely welcoming. Gloria was awesome and made sure I was well taken care of. Vibe is amazing. Loved everything :)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Such a breath of fresh air!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The property is approximately 40 minutes’ drive from Malindi International Airport. Google maps will mislead you so get a driver who is familiar with the area. It is close to a mall. Property is very clean and well maintained and the rooms are beautifully designed with great attention to detail. Well equipped kitchen should you wish to make your own meals. Good swimming pool. Apartments are cleaned daily. Lovely and pleasant staff. Special thanks to Mr. Profit who was kind enough to take me to the beach (5 minutes drive), nearby restaurants, malls and do airport transfers. Such good value for money. I’ll definitely be back!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Brilliant stay! Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We enjoyed our stay at the property! Everything from the staff to the facilities was world-class.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic spot in Watamu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi wasn't always working so well

    Everything was great. The location, the room with A/C, the friendly staff, the beautiful pool...

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Improve on the massage services

    Ambience, convenience, cleanliness,the staff.Everything was just perfect.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very quite and peaceful, staff were great 👍

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Amazing Watamu Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be nice to access a microwave since heating leftovers is not always easy with an oven

    The stay was great with the staff being very conscious of your needs. The accessibility to the pool was quite amazing as you could swim whenever you needed that cold dip. The option to get a chef during the holiday was great as well

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Relaxed, secluded property with lovely staff but no easy beach or restaurant access
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the property was difficult to drive on and there wasn’t close access to the beach

    Beautiful property with very friendly and accommodating staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stuff ✅ Lemme say everything in general I loved our time there💯

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi not too good but I had my own Internet.

    I love the staff, very friendly and helpful. The villas are big and spacious. Super clean , beautiful pool and environment. Close to amenities.

    Stayed in October 2023

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