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Just a few steps from Garoda Beach and a 13-minute walk from Short Beach, Watamu Beach Cottages features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden and barbecue facilities.

Only ate breakfast there and it was excellent. Electricity supply was constant as was availability of hot water.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
88 reviews
Price from
$96
1 night, 2 adults

Waridi House features beauty services and an open-air bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Watamu, a 9-minute walk from Mapango Beach.

Review score
9.7
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
$34.56
1 night, 2 adults

Just a few steps from Turtle Bay Beach and a 1-minute walk from Garoda Beach, A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

The location was super: wery close to ocean, a little bit far from Watamu so it was quiet and private. The beautiful Garoda beach was 2km walking distance. There were kind and friendly community. They help me with everything I needed. It was supernice to have tasty meals together with them. You can see a Milkyway in the sky and monkeys in the morning playing on the roof. This is haven for naturelovers.
Review score
8.9
Excellent
88 reviews
Price from
$85.11
1 night, 2 adults

Nyumba Malkia at Tembo Village offers accommodations in Watamu, 14 miles from Watamu National Marine Park and a 14-minute walk from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

We loved the receptions, we were well welcomed, it was great after the long journey 😀. The rooms were so natural, nice designs, the environment was so therapeutic, yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiii, we needed it. How about the staff, they were excellent, more than just staff, they made us feel more than home.
Review score
7.6
Good
13 reviews
Price from
$28.29
1 night, 2 adults

Offering garden views, Diwani Cottage in Malindi features accommodations, a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden.

Great location although beach is not good for swimming. The property is clean. They could do better in providing clean rag on the bathroom and soap holder. Rooms were cleaned daily, good swimming pool. Children friendly.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
193 reviews
Price from
$585.52
1 night, 2 adults

Just a 3-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 600 yards from Malindi Marine National Park, Villa Fortuna Malindi features accommodations in Malindi, with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

I liked everything absolutely a place to stay and enjoy your vacation and by the way it's 6 minutes walk to clean malindi beach The environment and the host it's just something to remember Good reception by the host who is very kind and caring The rooms were extremely clean!!good bed and breakfast plus the pool was just amazing!!I would refer villa Fortuna to anyone planning to visit malindi any day any time!!it's worth paying for
Review score
8.8
Excellent
107 reviews

Within a 17-minute walk of Malindi Beach and 20 miles of Watamu National Marine Park, Surahi Restaurant & Guest House offers free Wifi and a bar.

Review score
5.9
Fair
10 reviews
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  • Avg. price/night: $16
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 137 reviews
    Great host family! Everything is very authentic and lets you experience the real experience. We were very well taken care of and it’s a great project! The food was amazing and the Mida creek tour is very recommendable.
    Guest review by
    Juliane
    Travelers with friends
  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 14 reviews
    Great location, beautiful pool right on the beach, very accommodating staff and friendly host - very much recommended.
    Guest review by
    Jean
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $75
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 20 reviews
    Very friendly host and staff. Nice building in very good condition. The bedroom is simple, in very good condition and absolutely clean, without extras like TV, Kettle for tea/coffee. Windows with mosquito protection, no net for the bed. Very good mattress. Breakfast is simple with fresh fruits, hot water for instant coffee or tea, some toast, butter/jam, baked cake.
    Guest review by
    Curzio
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $123
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 104 reviews
    Great location, quiet, beautiful large pool, verandas and outdoor lounges, air conditioning and fans, well equipped kitchen, supermarket and beach within walking distance. Fabulous breakfast and cleaning service. Opportunity for friends to rent another apartment and then eat with us. Perfect for quiet families and romantic couples. We want to come back with others.
    Guest review by
    Lisha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $34.20
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 95 reviews
    It's a castle!!! It was an amazing experience.Great host and amazing staff always ready to assist and ensure I was comfortable. I have found my forever vacation home in Watamu. Best part was that I made a great and forever friend.!!
    Guest review by
    kathembwa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $75
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 20 reviews
    The location is great, there are some great beaches and restaurants at walking distance. The facilities are secure, quiet and very new. Everything is clean and tidy including the pool outside. We were served a delicious breakfast every morning. Margherita is an amazing host, she gave us many recommendations including for beaches, restaurants and transportation. Highly recommended.
    Guest review by
    Éva
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $160
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 10 reviews
    Gaby was a great host, extremely friendly and accommodating. I loved the serene minimalistic design and the quietness of the place.
    Guest review by
    maggie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $85.50
    Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 82 reviews
    Very nice hosts (and staff). Great apartments, I loved the location, close enough to everything but very quiet. Highly recommended!
    Guest review by
    Mattia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $123
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 104 reviews
    Great location, clean rooms, great hosts, great pool
    Guest review by
    Cynthia
    Group