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Set within a few steps of Garoda Beach and 1.1 km of Short Beach in Watamu, Watamu Beach Cottages provides accommodation with seating area.

Great location right beside the beach and our cottage was very close to the pool and viewing areas. Warm, hospitable, helpful staff Lots of good activities and restaurants nearby..
Review score
9.1
Superb
90 reviews
Price from
£61.61
1 night, 2 adults

Located within less than 1 km of Mapango Beach and a 10-minute walk of Watamu Bay Beach, Waridi House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Watamu.

Beautiful place.
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
£26.09
1 night, 2 adults

A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Watamu, 90 metres from Turtle Bay Beach, 100 metres from Garoda Beach, as well as 2.3 km from Short...

I loved the way you feel included in the team by eating the meals with the "family" and everybody is so kind!
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
88 reviews
Price from
£64.26
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Watamu and only 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, Venus Villa Watamu provides accommodation with pool views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Everything was awesome those who took the rooms upstairs complained of dust but the other rooms were quite clean and comfortable
Review score
8.0
Very good
37 reviews
Price from
£14.34
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Watamu in the Kilifi region and Watamu Bay Beach reachable within 400 metres, Nyumba Tulivu provides accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private...

The space has tasteful decor. The bed is comfortable with clean and fresh bedsheets. The kitchen is well equipped for making a meal. It is walking distance from the beach so we enjoyed a morning walk with no hustle.
Review score
7.8
Good
93 reviews
Price from
£30.58
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring garden views, Nyumba Malkia at Tembo Village offers accommodation with patio, around 500 metres from Watamu Bay Beach.

The place is near the beach, very quiet for some one who needs to rest; Have a big bedroom and a good swiming pool ; also the enviroment is very nicel
Review score
7.6
Good
13 reviews
Price from
£21.36
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Watamu, within 500 metres of Watamu Bay Beach and 500 metres of Papa Remo Beach, Tembo village Jacaranda road provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

Everything was excellent from the ambience to the people. The customer service was very good and the people there were hospitable. The host was the best. I would recommend it again and again
Review score
7.7
Good
22 reviews
Price from
£18.48
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring free WiFi, private parking and pool with a view, the recently renovated property of TEMBO Village Watamu, offers accommodation in Watamu, 500 metres from Watamu Bay Beach and 500 metres from...

The ambience was top
Review score
7.3
Good
40 reviews
Price from
£67.95
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a terrace with pool views, a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool, Diwani Cottage can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 1.7 km from Malindi Beach.

Good location, beachfront and private. Great host. Pool is clean deep enough
Review score
8.3
Very good
193 reviews
Price from
£442.05
1 night, 2 adults

2.1 km from Malindi Beach, WHITE Nyumba Malindi is a recently renovated property set in Malindi and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

Super host, very friendly - mama nyumba.. Extremely clean, cozy beautiful environment. Good check out time at 11am. Awesome chef, who is equally friendly. Everything was good, LOVED IT!
Review score
9.4
Superb
261 reviews
Price from
£40.77
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 88 reviews

    A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Watamu, 90 metres from Turtle Bay Beach, 100 metres from Garoda Beach, as well as 2.3 km from Short...

    Guest review
    View of the sea. Excellent location. Great ideals.
  • Set within 800 metres of Garoda Beach and 1.1 km of Short Beach, villa zoe dhahabu BNB features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Watamu.

  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 12 reviews

    Boasting a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Villa Nyumba Hatimaye can be found in Watamu, close to Garoda Beach and a 16-minute walk from Short Beach.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was amazing and staff were all so friendly.
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    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 2 reviews

    Located just 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Chiky Villa features accommodation in Watamu with access to an outdoor swimming pool, an open-air bath, as well as a shared kitchen.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 90 reviews

    Set within a few steps of Garoda Beach and 1.1 km of Short Beach in Watamu, Watamu Beach Cottages provides accommodation with seating area.

    Guest review
    High level of privacy, no nosy sellers of anything.
  • Budget options available

    Located in Watamu in the Kilifi region, with Papa Remo Beach and Bio-Ken Snake Farm nearby, Schalange residence provides accommodation with free private parking.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 1 review

    Located in Watamu, Nuru Room at Lulu Beach offers beachfront accommodation 1.3 km from Papa Remo Beach and provides various facilities, such as a private beach area and a garden.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 40 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, private parking and pool with a view, the recently renovated property of TEMBO Village Watamu, offers accommodation in Watamu, 500 metres from Watamu Bay Beach and 500 metres from...

    Guest review
    The accomodations was big and very comfortable. The compound is very beautiful and quiet
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, Chris House solo camere is a recently renovated homestay set in Watamu, 600 metres from Papa Remo Beach.

    Guest review
    Lovely house from where it is easy to enjoy what Watamu have to offer. Giovanna and the staff where really nice and made our days in Watamu memorable :)
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 93 reviews

    Located in Watamu in the Kilifi region and Watamu Bay Beach reachable within 400 metres, Nyumba Tulivu provides accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private...

    Guest review
    The room is spacious,good environment,good services

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  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 18 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Mapango Beach and a 10-minute walk of Watamu Bay Beach, Waridi House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Watamu.

    Guest review
    Very stylish and spacious. We had the whole house to ourselves. And the massage service was excellent, as was the nearby Italian Liars Club restaurant
  • Review score
    7.7
    Good · 22 reviews

    Located in Watamu, within 500 metres of Watamu Bay Beach and 500 metres of Papa Remo Beach, Tembo village Jacaranda road provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

    Guest review
    The ambiance was quite amazing because it's family friendly.
  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 13 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Nyumba Malkia at Tembo Village offers accommodation with patio, around 500 metres from Watamu Bay Beach.

    Guest review
    Hazel is a pure soul and very kind host. She will give you a warm welcome and advise you with activities.
  • Central location

    Offering a garden and garden view, Villa Morosa is set in Watamu, 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park and 700 metres from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

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  • Avg. price/night: £12.08
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 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
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £25.82
    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 traveller
  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review
    The Garden is beautyfull, Justin is the best guide, Marica is verry friendly but not intrusive. She is a good hostess.
    Guest review by
    Ulrike
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £120.80
    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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £92.86
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 104 reviews
    Great location, clean rooms, great hosts, great pool
    Guest review by
    Cynthia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £49.66
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 93 reviews
    I love the location - perfect spot for beach holiday and not too fair-away from Watamu - yes the road is not perfect but for me it was part of my Kenya experience :-) They are a few very good restaurant on the beach and Safari was always very helpful , he even took as to a local church which was amazing experience ! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to relax and learn a bit about the locals , the location is very safe . Pole Pole
    Guest review by
    Veronika
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.32
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 74 reviews
    The locals are very nice. They like to talk and explain. Very relaxed place and easy to go around. Close to the creek. Good seafood.
    Guest review by
    johnny
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    7.7
    Good · 16 reviews
    Mangrove View is such a special place, away from the main streets and secluded near the mangrove forest. The property is a bird’s heaven because of its tree and brush abundance and the water drinking and bathing puddles always kept full by the manager. Allyboyd is a kitchen master and he’ll cook the best omelette that he serves together with chapati. He is a local and he knows all the places to be and see. Do not hesitate to ask him to show you around. He took me out to meet the locals and try different foods and drinks.
    Guest review by
    Andrei
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 16 reviews
    Charles was a great host... Allowed late check-in, loved every bit of my stay. Apart from the stairs to the house, i'd say this was a smooth stay. Definitely booking with Charles again.
    Guest review by
    John
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 81 reviews
    Very spacious 2 bedroom villa. Amazing swimming pool and great environment. Franklin was a great host.
    Guest review by
    Theo
    Family with young children