Watamu

Travel Guide

A sandy beach with clear water, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a partly cloudy sky.
Three starfish on a sandy beach with seaweed and debris.
A sandy beach with large rock formations and clear blue water.
A person in a canoe on a calm body of water during sunset.
A pier extending into the water with a sunset in the background.

Where to stay in Watamu

Find the best Watamu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Watamu
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Watamu Village

Watamu Village might not have many top sights, but Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Turtle Bay Area

While Turtle Bay Area might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi.

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is ¥35,951 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
¥35,951
¥42,422 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
Hemingways Watamu
Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road Watamu
The price is ¥22,897 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
¥22,897
¥27,018 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Watamu. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (40 reviews)
"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Sun Palm Beach Resort
Medina Palms

Medina Palms

4.5 out of 5
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
The price is ¥48,310 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
¥48,310
¥57,006 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Good hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Medina Palms
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.
Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this apartment in Watamu. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Amazing as advertised
"Everything was just as pictured and described. Beautiful house in a wonderful location. Jane was a great help."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2019

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Nyumba Sara (sea front villa)

Nyumba Sara (sea front villa)

watamu Contea di Kilifi
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Nyumba Sara è una bellissima villa fronte mare. Curata in ogni dettaglio, eccezionalmente pulita e dotata di ogni comfort. È inoltre molto caratteristica e arredata in stile keniota. Posizione super comoda, vicino alla spiaggia e al villaggio di Watamu. Il personale è fantastico: Santa il cuoco e ..."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Nyumba Sara (sea front villa)
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

3.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
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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