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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. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house offers an outdoor swimming pool, beauty services and a 24-hour front desk. Accommodation for disabled guests is also available at the property. All units come with a terrace with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. The units are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. There is a snack bar and bar. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. You can play darts at Watamu Beach Cottages, and car hire is available. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Turtle Bay Beach is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Watamu National Marine Park is 26 km from the property. Malindi Airport is 25 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Watamu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    Canada Canada
    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..
  • Livia
    Italy Italy
    Second time going to this wonderful place! I love the environment, the rooms, the services, including the swimming pool and the good restaurant, and the very kind and welcoming staff! I will certainly go back!
  • Marie
    Ireland Ireland
    Location, right on the beach surrounded by trees..a tropical paradise!
  • Naomi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful! Great value for money! Attentive staff. Good food.
  • Josef
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Those beach cottages were awesome. We got probably the best cottage from entire area (one of the few with an ocean view). All the staff were very helpful and running this place like a small oasis of relaxation just next to the ocean. Probably the...
  • Lew
    Poland Poland
    High level of privacy, no nosy sellers of anything.
  • F
    Fatima
    Canada Canada
    The location is amazing. Staff were very friendly and inviting.
  • Sebastian
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing location just a stones throw from the beach. Great place to base yourself for a stay in Watamu. Staff are incredibly friendly and the rooms are super clean and comfortable with everything one needs.
  • Samy_ellouze
    France France
    The location of the cottages is amazing, the beachfront and the view, the cottage is very nice. It is very quiet. The personnel was really friendly and helpful.
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the rustic feel, the way the cottages have all been located to give individual privacy. The setting offers a calm and peaceful getaway vibe, but with all the amenities needed if you choose to stay connected to the rest of the world. The...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ian McCloy

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Ian McCloy
This is a family run guest house. A wonderful peaceful place to spend quality time. Our staff will ensure you have the most of your time to chill and relax. We are on the beachfront so only a few steps to the beach. Let us arrange a cook for you so that shopping and meal preparation are covered.
I love Nature. The Watamu Community is very involved in all aspects of Sustainable Conservation and we are happy to be part of this thriving village.
History and Nature. Mainly relaxing, sunbathing or walking but also more active things to do like deep sea fishing (fish are tagged and released), kite surfing, diving, snorkelling and so much more.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian,Swahili

Property surroundings

Facilities of Watamu Beach Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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