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Situated just 400 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort provides accommodation in Watamu with access to an infinity pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The property has garden views and is 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park and 1.5 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. Perfect place to stay if you are not looking for a noisy resort holiday stay. This is a place to relax. Staff was always ready with a smile to help you with all your needs. Structure is new, rooms are big and very clean. It is close to the beach and swimming pool was great after a day outside. We used the personal chef and I can assure you top service. I would surely recommend it.

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9
Superb
142 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Located in Malindi, 800 metres from Tropical Beach, Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities are a garden, a private beach area, as well as a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Superb setting with stunning communal areas adorned with beautiful scented white flower trees. The rooms were super clean and the staff were truly exceptional and a huge asset to the property. They were most attentive and remained at our disposal throughout the days and nights of our stay. Shiela, Happy,Rosemary and Gakena will live long in our memories of our stay at this oasis. The warmest of smiles and happy to help demeanour will take some beating wherever you stay in the wold. Malindi is a hidden gem and in my opinion this hotel is by far the best in the area. Be sure to try the Hob restaurant which is close by.

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9.3
Superb
139 reviews
Price from
US$257.40
per night

Situated in Watamu, a few steps from Merry Crab Cove Beach, The Mida Creek Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a private beach area and a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Loved the private beach and garden area

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9
Superb
239 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

With garden views, Bamba Kofi Beach Lodge is situated in Watamu and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden, sun terrace and picnic area. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The campground has private entrance. The tent had a fan and brilliant WiFi! It was cleaned every day! I loved it.

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9
Superb
178 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Set in Watamu, 50 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Visiwa Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Everything about the place was magnificent

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9.1
Superb
363 reviews
Price from
US$234
per night

Located in Malindi, 400 metres from Tropical Beach, Hotel Villa Malindi provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is set 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park, 1.9 km from Malindi Marine National Park and 26 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The personalized experience, every guest is given VIP treatment. The food was amazing and the entire staff is really amazing too. This is the perfect place to unwind.

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9.7
Exceptional
171 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Set in Watamu in the Kilifi region with Garoda Beach and Mida Creek nearby, Watamu Beach Cottages B&B provides accommodation with access to beauty services. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. Great place to stay in Garoda Beach. Paradise

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9
Superb
181 reviews
Price from
US$84
per night

Less than 1 km from Mapango Beach, Luciano & Grace Apartments is a recently renovated property set in Watamu and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The property has pool and garden views, and is 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Absolutely lovely :) The people are fantastic!

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9.4
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

With a tropical garden and and private beach area, Kobe Suite Resort is located in Watamu. The resort has two outdoor pools and can arrange massages on request.

The suites at Kobe have air conditioning, a minibar, seating area and a bathroom with shower and bidet. The beds are draped with mosquito nets and each suite has satellite TV. Guests can enjoy sea or garden views. The stay in this hotel was very comfortable. The food was great, rooms are very clean and spacious.

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9
Superb
195 reviews
Price from
US$327.60
per night

Located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya, Ocean Sports Resort offers views of the Indian Ocean. This beachfront resort features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar.

Ocean Sports Resort restaurant serves fresh seafood and locally grown fruit and vegetables with an influence of French cuisine. It also offers wood-fire pizzas and homemade bread and croissants. Guests can unwind at Ian’s Bar and enjoy a cocktail. Lunch and special meals are available upon request. It’s a beach front and lovely food.

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9
Superb
370 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

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