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Our top choices for Watamu family-friendly hotels

A clear swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered seating area.
A person carrying a surfboard on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
A pathway leading to a building with a reception area, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.
A covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, bar stools, and a wooden table.

1. GK Palm Resort Watamu

GK Palm Resort Watamu
Watamu Village
￥5,463
￥6,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
GK Palm Resort Watamu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with a fruit bowl, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with white railings, two white chairs with striped cushions, a small table with a bottle and flowers, and a view of the sea with a palm tree and boats.
A resort with a beach, multiple swimming pools, and palm trees.

2. Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu
  • Coastal paradise with children's pool and beach access creates unforgettable seaside adventures for the entire family.
￥38,099
￥44,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hemingways Watamu

3. Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Watamu
￥20,787
￥24,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.
Two women sitting on wooden chairs under a covered area with a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and well-lit pathways.

4. AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort
Watamu Village
￥22,625
￥26,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
AHG Lion Beach Resort
A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.
A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a potted plant with bird of paradise flowers, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A white, woven, semi-enclosed lounge area with a yellow cushion, situated outdoors with palm trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.

5. The ONE

The ONE
Watamu
￥11,240
￥13,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The ONE
A beach with palm trees and white lounge chairs.
An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.
A wooden deck leading to a turquoise pool with thatched-roof structures in the background.
A beachside resort with a stone pathway leading to a seating area with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.

6. Twiga Beach & Spa

Twiga Beach & Spa
Watamu
￥27,745
￥32,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Twiga Beach & Spa
A thatched-roof house with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A swimming pool with a thatched roof structure in the background.
A thatched-roof building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit patio area.
A beach with clear turquoise water, small islands, and a rocky outcrop.

7. Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes

Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes
Watamu
  • Poolside family retreat near Watamu Beach offers outdoor playground for sun-filled adventures.
￥7,648
￥9,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.
A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are arched windows and a door leading to another room.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, white bedding, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

8. Medina Palms

Medina Palms
Turtle Bay Area
  • Delight the family with three outdoor swimming pools, supervised kids' club, and luxurious accommodations near Watamu Beach.
￥50,771
￥59,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Medina Palms
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and thatched-roof huts.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and hills. There are two wooden chairs and a small table.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a table on a balcony with a view of palm trees.
A balcony with a sofa and a hanging flower arrangement, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

9. Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Watamu Village
￥24,464
￥29,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
A child jumping into a swimming pool with a thatched-roof structure in the background.
A thatched-roof structure with a garden pathway leading to a seating area.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a television screen.
A bed with a canopy, three leopard print pillows, a bedside sink, and a window with natural light.

10. Travellers Inn Resort Malindi

Travellers Inn Resort Malindi
Malindi
  • Family-friendly fun in Malindi with pool cabanas, free bicycles, and easy access to Marine Park.
￥1,557
￥1,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Travellers Inn Resort Malindi
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Watamu

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Watamu

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with white railings, two white chairs with striped cushions, a small table with a bottle and flowers, and a view of the sea with a palm tree and boats.
A bar area with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu
￥38,099
￥44,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hemingways Watamu
A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.
A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.
A person in a bathtub with candles and towels.
A white, woven, semi-enclosed lounge area with a yellow cushion, situated outdoors with palm trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.

The ONE

The ONE
Watamu
￥11,240
￥13,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The ONE
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.
Two women sitting on wooden chairs under a covered area with a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and well-lit pathways.

AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort
Watamu Village
￥22,625
￥26,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
AHG Lion Beach Resort
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.
A hot tub area with wooden benches and lanterns providing ambient lighting.
A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are arched windows and a door leading to another room.

Medina Palms

Medina Palms
Turtle Bay Area
￥50,771
￥59,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Medina Palms
A beach with palm trees and white lounge chairs.
A pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
A wooden deck leading to a turquoise pool with thatched-roof structures in the background.
A beachside resort with a stone pathway leading to a seating area with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.

Twiga Beach & Spa

Twiga Beach & Spa
Watamu
￥27,745
￥32,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Twiga Beach & Spa
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Watamu

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with white railings, two white chairs with striped cushions, a small table with a bottle and flowers, and a view of the sea with a palm tree and boats.
A bar area with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu
Watamu
￥38,099
￥44,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hemingways Watamu
A clear swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.
A person carrying a surfboard on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
A pathway leading to a building with a reception area, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.
A covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, bar stools, and a wooden table.

GK Palm Resort Watamu

GK Palm Resort Watamu
Watamu Village
￥5,463
￥6,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
GK Palm Resort Watamu
A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.
A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.
A person in a bathtub with candles and towels.
A white, woven, semi-enclosed lounge area with a yellow cushion, situated outdoors with palm trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.

The ONE

The ONE
Watamu
￥11,240
￥13,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The ONE
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.
Two women sitting on wooden chairs under a covered area with a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and well-lit pathways.

AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort
Watamu Village
￥22,625
￥26,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
AHG Lion Beach Resort
A thatched-roof house with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A swimming pool with a thatched roof structure in the background.
A thatched-roof building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit patio area.
A beach with clear turquoise water, small islands, and a rocky outcrop.

Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes

Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes
Watamu
￥7,648
￥9,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Queen K Cottages At Chrystal Homes

Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
Watamu
￥20,787
￥24,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Villa San Lorenzo - Dunia Resort by Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.
A hot tub area with wooden benches and lanterns providing ambient lighting.
A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are arched windows and a door leading to another room.

Medina Palms

Medina Palms
Turtle Bay Area
￥50,771
￥59,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Medina Palms
A beach with palm trees and white lounge chairs.
A pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
A wooden deck leading to a turquoise pool with thatched-roof structures in the background.
A beachside resort with a stone pathway leading to a seating area with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.

Twiga Beach & Spa

Twiga Beach & Spa
Watamu
￥27,745
￥32,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Twiga Beach & Spa
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and thatched-roof huts.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and hills. There are two wooden chairs and a small table.
A traditional room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a green and yellow patterned bedspread, a wooden table with red placemats, and a television on a stand.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden chest, and a window with curtains.

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Watamu Village
￥24,464
￥29,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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.
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Top Watamu Hotel Reviews

Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

10/10 Excellent
"Très bon accueil par Janet et le reste du personnel. Excellent service tout au long du séjour. La nourriture était variée et de qualité. Merci pour tout, Turtle Bay Resort!"
Mario 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Turtle Bay Beach Club
Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

8/10 Good
"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly "
Garry 7-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Sun Palm Beach Resort
Aquarius Club International Resort

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"
Ronny 5-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Aquarius Club International Resort

Frequently asked questions

What's Watamu like for family-friendly vacations?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your kids, the relaxing destination of Watamu is a good choice. The snorkeling spots, beaches, and parks are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into Malindi (MYD), which is located 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for families in Watamu?
Hemingways Watamu is a hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the kids include The ONE and Medina Palms.
How many family-friendly hotels can I expect to find in Watamu?
Expedia has 13 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Watamu.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation 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's there to see and do with your family in Watamu?
While you and the family are vacationing in Watamu, you might want to check out some of the attractions here such as Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake, and Ruins of Gedi. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Mida Creek and Malindi Beach.

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