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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
90 reviews
Price from
$81.60
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

Just a 4-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 400 yards from Papa Remo Beach, Nyumba Tulivu features accommodations in Watamu, with pool with a view, free bikes, and a garden.

The property is so beautiful lots of flowers and trees which gives it life and homely feeling.
Review score
7.8
Good
93 reviews
Price from
$40.50
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 a garden and a terrace, Tembo village Jacaranda road in Watamu is close to Watamu Bay Beach and Papa Remo Beach.

The staff was the best, has a lovely pool with spacious rooms and easy access from anywhere in Watamu.
Review score
7.7
Good
22 reviews
Price from
$24.48
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring free Wifi, private parking, and pool with a view, the recently renovated property TEMBO Village Watamu offers accommodations in Watamu, a 5-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 500 yards...

I liked that the staff was very receptive and understood our needs.
Review score
7.3
Good
40 reviews
Price from
$90
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

WHITE Nyumba Malindi is a recently renovated homestay in Malindi where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, garden, and shared lounge.

I loved my stay at white nyumba
Review score
9.4
Wonderful
261 reviews
Price from
$54
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring garden views, Kenyan House Malindi in Malindi provides accommodations and a shared lounge. With pool views, this accommodation offers a terrace and a swimming pool.

Nothing at all so disappointed
Review score
8.0
Very Good
27 reviews
Price from
$39.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are 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
    Excellent · 88 reviews

    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.

  • Villa zoe dhahabu BNB features spa facilities and beauty services, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Watamu, a 9-minute walk from Garoda Beach.

  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 12 reviews

    A 11-minute walk from Garoda Beach in Watamu, Villa Nyumba Hatimaye features accommodations with access to beauty services.

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    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 2 reviews

    Providing pool views, Chiky Villa in Watamu features accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 90 reviews

    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.

  • Budget options available

    Schalange residence is located in Watamu, just 1.2 miles from Bio-Ken Snake Farm and 11 miles from Malindi Marine National Park.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 1 review

    A good location for a stress-free stay in Watamu, Nuru Room at Lulu Beach is a guest house surrounded by views of the 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 TEMBO Village Watamu offers accommodations in Watamu, a 5-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 500 yards...

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Chris House solo camere is a recently renovated homestay in Watamu where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and shared lounge.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 93 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach and 400 yards from Papa Remo Beach, Nyumba Tulivu features accommodations in Watamu, with pool with a view, free bikes, and a garden.

    Guest review
    Very good location. Close to the mall and the beach. Ambient and quiet place to relax.

Great access to the city center! Check these homestays in Watamu

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 18 reviews

    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
    7.7
    Good · 22 reviews

    Offering a garden and a terrace, Tembo village Jacaranda road in Watamu is close to Watamu Bay Beach and Papa Remo Beach.

    Guest review
    The staff was the best, has a lovely pool with spacious rooms and easy access from anywhere in Watamu.
  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 13 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    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.
  • Central location

    Villa Morosa offers accommodations in Watamu, a 8-minute walk from Bio-Ken Snake Farm and 12 miles from Arabuko Sokoke National Park.

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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
  • 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
  • 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
    Travelers with friends
  • 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: $123
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 104 reviews
    Great location, clean rooms, great hosts, great pool
    Guest review by
    Cynthia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $65.78
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $15
    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 traveler
  • 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 traveler
  • 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
    Excellent · 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