Watamu National Marine Park, 80202 Watamu, Kenya
#24 of 34 hotels in Watamu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 229 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
5.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 October 2022
Yazmin
KenyaBeach, pool, room, friendliest staff ever!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Lawrence
KenyaThe location is a little bit off the main road.
The staff were amazing and the food tasty. I had requested for early check_in which the hotel granted making my stay comfortable.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 22 September 2022
Xavier
SpainThe shower did not have a shower curtain or a shelf to leave the gel/shampoo.
The location and the pool.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Stefania
ItalyUnfortunately the presence of beach boys on the beach could be really annoying, this could make the guests somehow uncomfortable because far too pushy.
The property is clean and there are several facilities to enjoy 10 days’ stay. We really enjoyed the garden and the swimming pools plus the beach service, always impeccable. We opted for the full board: great value for money: simple cuisine, but healthy and well served. We recommend the FB and then occasionally to enjoy some external restaurants just for a change. The facilities like massages and excursions organization have been indeed appreciated. Management and staff very friendly. Top the gym on the terrace with Albert, a brilliant personal trainer we recommend!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 July 2022
Eliver
Kenya🔥 everything was fine
The facility is superb! We enjoyed the sea view! Everything in the room was working❤️ The food was cool, but maybe the could try and incorporate several varieties for breakfast
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 4 July 2022
Harmatone
KenyaThe water in the room was salty
Spacious rooms with WiFi n air conditioning
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 2 July 2022
Antony
United KingdomIt's a bit tired and ready for a bit of a refurbishment, but I knew that when I booked it and wasn't in the slightest disappointed
Outstanding outside space, excellent breakfast, amazing staff, great location on the beach, close to town, nice tie up with Watamu Safari's for excursions. The hotel staff are just simply brilliant as are the Watamu Safari's guys
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Hannah
KenyaThe beach and the pools are super good. Their food is well prepared.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 10 June 2022
Mark
KenyaThe breakfast menu could use an upgrade.
The pools were amazing. Dinner was perfect. The beach was clean. The staff were amazing and very interactive.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 1 June 2022
Gröschl
FranceUpgrade room. Great staff. Very friendly. Great pizza
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 11 May 2022
Bobinder
KenyaSome days the food was repeated.
The staff was very friendly and the management team also took time to share their views and listen to ours. Everyone was very welcoming.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 6 May 2022
Uba
KenyaOne of the staff was not very professional, but generally my stay was more than I had expected
The Pool, it was simply amazing💯👌. The view and scenery was breath taking
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 5 May 2022
Muirurin
KenyaThe beach was dirty. The hotels and local communities should really look into cleaning their beaches. And, not to put anyone in the spotlight but, one of your staff needs to learn not to biased to skin colour. But overall, amazing place.
Location is key. Close proximity to many activities. Beachfront. Eateries. Sundowner joints. Clean pools. Clean surroundings and enough parking space. The ala carte pizza is very well done. Loved it.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 5 May 2022
Gröschl
Francegreat staff and very accommodating managers. Helpful and flexible
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Adam
Kenya1.No bathroom slippers were offered in the room. 2.The complementary water was only on the first night and it was not restocked. 3. The towels were poor quality. 4. The food left a lot to be desired 5. Unresponsive to guests, we informed the restaurant staff that we were Muslim and would require halal breakfast but they proceeded to add ham to our omelette. 6. Please avoid if you are Muslim. 7. Not wheelchair accessible.
The property is beachfront with great sea access and a beautiful infinity swimming pool.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Mutoni
GermanyThe food was mostly pizzas, no variety
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 18 February 2025
Agnes
KenyaTHE BED WAS CLICKING NOISY AND THE SHOWER TOO SMALL
BREAKFAST, BEACH AND POOL WAS GOOD
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Melenia
KenyaNothing in particular
The staff were so friendly. They had activities every day after dinner. Their buffet is also nice. The location was great and the facilities were also good
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Elizabeth
AustraliaAmazing location Great facilities Wonderful friendly staff
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Amy
United StatesMold on the walls at check in. Constant power outage. Lack of food variety. Caters extremely hard to italian guest doesn’t show value to other guest
Nice location near beach
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2024
Emma
United KingdomHotel looked lovely from pictures but is aged, Rooms smelt of damp all the time. Food was most suited to Italian guests. Same meals for 4 days for the rest of us.run out of greens one night.
Staff were very good. Beds were good. Varendar was the best feature
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2024
Gordon
United KingdomPoor dinning area , pool dangerous , outside walls need a good coat of paint. No water in rooms. Bar area also poor. Disappointing
Room was good.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Christine
KenyaAdd more variety of foods for non Italian and please give water daily to the rooms
Rooms, location and staff
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 24 November 2024
Cyrx
KenyaGreat location and options available for the beach activities.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 12 November 2024
Mburu
KenyaThat there was no TV in the family room yet i was paying 92K
The ambience, the staffs were very friendly, Kennedy at the reception was very welcoming, Jane in the restaurant always followed up if we were okay, the pools were clean, everything about it was at per.
Stayed in November 2024
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