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Our top choices for Watamu beach hotels

Beach nearby, white sand, scuba diving, fishing

Standard Double Room, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

1. Hemingways Watamu

Watamu

Relax on pristine white sands with ocean views at this luxury beachfront haven, where charming staff create an idyllic escape.

￥37,903

￥44,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2. GK Palm Resort Watamu

Watamu

Relax on the white sand shores of Watamu Beach, just steps from this coastal hotel.

￥5,515

￥6,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, deep-tissue massages

3. AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu

￥14,287

￥16,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

4. Watamu Ascot Hotel

Watamu

Escape to coastal relaxation at Watamu, just minutes from beautiful beaches where sun-soaked adventures await.

￥22,073

￥26,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Room, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room

5. Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

Watamu

￥7,196

￥8,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

6. Eco Villas Watamu

Watamu

￥8,399

￥9,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Luxury Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

7. Kobe Suite Resort

Watamu

Beachfront bliss awaits at this Watamu retreat, where white sands meet luxury living with oceanfront dining and two refreshing pools.

￥35,051

￥41,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Water view

8. Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Watamu

Barefoot bliss on private white sands awaits with beachside massage, loungers, and umbrellas at this serene bay resort.

￥15,642

￥31,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

All-inclusive

5 stars

Beach hotels with pools in Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

Watamu

￥37,903

￥44,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu

￥14,287

￥16,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

GK Palm Resort Watamu

Watamu

￥5,515

￥6,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Watamu

￥22,073

￥26,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Eco Villas Watamu

Watamu

￥8,399

￥9,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Kobe Suite Resort

Watamu

￥35,051

￥41,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

Watamu

￥7,196

￥8,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Watamu

￥15,642

￥31,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Sun Palm Beach Resort

Watamu

￥22,862

￥26,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes

Watamu

￥8,339

Watamu

￥22,862

￥26,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Mawe Zuri Resort

Watamu

￥16,605

￥19,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

Family Triple Room, Terrace, Pool View | Terrace/patio

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Watamu

￥21,658

￥25,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

Duplex Suite | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, books

Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hot stone massages

Medina Palms

Watamu

￥54,266

Watamu

￥54,266

￥64,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Top Watamu Hotel Reviews

Sun Palm Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly "

Aquarius Club International Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The say was beautiful, the staff was friendly and helpful and the property was clean. One surprise was that almost all guests where Italian and the food selection at breakfast wasn’t too much. But overall I’ll give it. 9 out of 10"

Frequently asked questions

What is Watamu like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its beaches, Watamu offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.

What's the best place to stay near the beach in Watamu?

The ONE is a top resort located on the beach. Other good choices to stay near the beach include Sun Palm Beach Resort and AHG Lion Beach Resort.

How many beach hotels can I expect to find in Watamu?

Choose from one of Expedia's 22 hotels in Watamu for your beachside break.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Watamu?

Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Watamu: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are August and July with an average of 78°F. Average annual precipitation for Watamu is 29 inches.

What is there to see and do around Watamu?

After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. If you can't wait to check out the beaches, head to Silversands Beach or Malindi Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Make time for a range of local attractions, which include Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Ruins of Gedi or Prawn Lake.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Watamu?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Watamu more easily: The closest major airport is Malindi (MYD), located 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Watamu beach hotels

1. Hemingways Watamu

2. GK Palm Resort Watamu

3. AHG Lion Beach Resort

4. Watamu Ascot Hotel

5. Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

6. Eco Villas Watamu

7. Kobe Suite Resort

8. Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

9. Sun Palm Beach Resort

10. Blue Bay Village

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