Watamu
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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
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 ...

Sun Palm Beach Resort
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

Medina Palms
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
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.
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

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

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
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
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.
Stay near popular Watamu attractions
Things to do

Watamu/Malindi Safari Blue: Dolphin & Snorkeling Adventure
¥20,238
per adult

Watamu/Malindi: Gedi Ruins and Marafa Hell's Kitchen Tour
¥18,826
per adult

Malindi: Mambrui Sand Dunes Quad Biking & Marafa Sunset Tour
¥20,394
per adult

Malindi: Hell's kitchen, Hippo viewing & local village Tour
¥20,036
per adult

Sunset Mangrove Canoe Tour with Coconut Drink
¥3,451
per adult
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