Watamu

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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

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Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is ¥37,725 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
¥37,725
¥44,516 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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
The ONE

The ONE

4 out of 5
Kanani Road Watamu Kilifi County
The price is ¥11,130 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
¥11,130
¥13,134 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews)
"Staff were not helpful to clients requests. Okay to stay but not for a dream experience."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

The ONE
AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Watamu Beach Road Watamu Kilifi County
The price is ¥11,277 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
¥11,277
¥13,413 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (20 reviews)
"Worth the money. Food and drinks are pretty good too."

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2026

AHG Lion Beach 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.
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
cozy Garner house heaven Watamu

cozy Garner house heaven Watamu

Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this vacation home in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Nice place to stay was clean and had ac. Thou common areas are shared with other guests like kitchen living room"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

cozy Garner house heaven Watamu
Blue Diamond Villa Watamu: Double Room with Patio

Blue Diamond Villa Watamu: Double Room with Patio

Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy a garden, concierge services, and patios. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
Blue Diamond Villa Watamu: Double Room with Patio
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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