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Alawi Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Find serenity at this boutique hotel where lush gardens meet modern comforts. Indulge in spa treatments or simply soak up the sun by the pool.

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Located adjacent to a golf course, Alawi Boutique Hotel offers a serene getaway with full breakfast, rooftop terrace, and coffee shop. Treat yourself to spa services or unwind by the outdoor pool surrounded by lush gardens. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy other amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Watamu, Alawi Boutique Hotel is next to a golf course and on a private beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Watamu travel guide
Map
80202, Kilifi County, Watamu, Kanani Road

What's nearby

  • 655566604
    Watamu Beach
    11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Malindi Beach
    Malindi Beach
    21 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Sunset in Kenya - Mida Creek in Watamu
    Mida Creek
    22 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Prawn Lake
    19 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Ruins of Gedi
    21 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yummy Dishes
    15 min drive
  • Willy Beach Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Sunset Beach Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Makuti
    12 min drive
  • Mkoko Beach Restarant
    11 min drive

About this property

Alawi Boutique Hotel

  • Hotel near Watamu Beach
  • Consider a stay at Alawi Boutique Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
    • Luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Alawi Boutique Hotel include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Separate sitting areas, cribs/infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 66.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Frequently asked questions

Does Alawi Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Alawi Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Alawi Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 95 per vehicle applies.

Where is Alawi Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Watamu, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 9 mi (15 km) of Watamu Beach, Marine Park, and Silversands Beach. Malindi Beach and Mida Creek are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Alawi Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charmigt hotell på stranden

Jättetrevligt litet hotell direkt på stranden. Trevlig inredning i Lamustil. Ljust och fräscht. Det fanns restaurang på hotellet. Maten var god. Frukost ingick i priset. Dock behövde man betala extra om man ville ha annat än pulverkaffe. Minus för dåligt underhållen pool och att det inte fanns några parasoller runt poolen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Italian oasis; exceptional food

Amazing hospitality, food and ambiance. We stayed for three nights, but so relaxing that could have easily spend there three weeks. An Italian oasis with superb food. The beach very lovely although the beach boys a bit too active.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very good, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the only thing about the place is the location, that you are a little bit isolated from everything. However it was a very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel on a lovely piece of beach

Alawi is a beautiful hotel on a lovely spot of beach, 25 minutes from Watamu town. It is very elegant, quiet and private so perfect for couples. The rooms are decorated really tastefully and the food was excellent, although slightly more expensive than other parts of town. Motorbike to town is 300-400 shillings ($3-4), but taxis are much more expensive (we were quoted $30). Highly recommended to take a moto as it is quicker on the bad road and obviously much cheaper! Overall a beautiful spot and highly recommended to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, beautiful beach, nice staff, good food
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique luxury, really a perfect place to relax!

We have stayed a bunch of places in Kenya and Alawi is a new favorite. The staff are so friendly and attentive, the small boutique hotel is beautiful with lots of carefully curated details, relaxing and just a really nice spot to post up for a couple of days. They helped us arrange a motorcycle for rent (as getting up and down the dirt road in a car takes a little bit) and booked us an amazing table at the crab shack on Mida creek when we wanted a night out (seriously best table in the house). These guys and gal know what they are doing! The only negative is the beach boys if you walk down the beach but no one bothered us while on the beach in the hotel sunbeds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

liebevoll eingerichtetes Hotel direkt am Strand

Das Alawi Boutique Hotel ist direkt am Jacaranda-Beach. Das Zimmer war top eingerichtet und geräumig. Die gesamte kleine Anlage ist sehr gepflegt, verfügt über ein tollen Innen- und Außenbereich (Strandliegen, Sofas, Tische, Sonnenschirme, Palmen). Das Personal ist äußerst hilfsbereit und freundlich. Das Frühstück war hervorragend. Abendessen kann man im hauseigenen Restaurant - sehr lecker! Hauptsächlich waren wir zum Kiten da. Die Bedingungen waren Top. Durch den Strandzugang des Hotels konnte man faktisch vom Bett aufs Brett. Top-Spot! Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful but poorly managed. We ended up leaving and not staying here because the electricity was out, therefore not AC or Fans in rooms and the pool was empty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelangelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top personal & up close hotel, right on the beach!

We've been on many places, from Carlton Hotel in Cannes to SLH worldwide. This hotel has it all! A top chef, very attentive service, the cleanest maid service ever : we walked around barefoot, cause it was super clean : not even a sandy beach grain... All this, perfectly coordinated by Matteo. Nothing was to much asked : from trips to desired accessories. Nice setting, hot water with pressure, towels, bathrobes, airco, refrigerator, etc... We wanted to relive our wedding and men, we did : they designed a lovely 'patio' and we had emotional moments . (i hope they put it on their website) So, for all the newly weds and those who want 'a piece of heaven' : BOOK! Greetings from Belgium : Michel & Virginie
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017