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: April 22, 2025
Mahajan
IndiaDrinking water not provided stayed there for two nights 3 days
Swimming pool well maintained
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Christopher
United KingdomRooms need a little updating
Location and nice staff
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 16, 2025
Steve
United KingdomBreakfast very disappointing...cold sausages and bacon...limited food offered and choices...omelette okay. Can they offer more than sachet instant coffee?
Staff excellent and really felt comfortable. Mapango restaurant was excellent
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 5, 2025
Toby
KenyaThe staff were amazing: so polite, helpful and cheerful. The room was clean and comfortable; everything worked as it should and we were well looked after. The breakfast was fresh and offered plenty of choice. The resort itself is quite old and looking a little tired these days but this didn’t detract from our stay.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 20, 2025
Anne
United KingdomAC in the room not the strongest so we had to leave it on when we were at dinner in the evening so the room was cool for sleeping but those used to warmer climates than us would probably be fine. There were a few holes in the mosquito net which hadn't been fixed.
Great location, very helpful staff, lovely pool and beachside cabanas, tasty buffet food. Special shout out to Mercy who looked after us so nicely in the restaurant she is a wonderful and warm host!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 14, 2025
Edward
United KingdomMusic on a speaker by the pool slightly annoying in the mornings
Spacious and relaxing
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Phyllis
CanadaWasn’t that clean especially the dining tables and chairs, underneath the white cloth.
Beachfront Friendly staff members Good food
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Krischke
South AfricaNothing about the place, however the people on the beach can be quite intense
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The facilities were great and they put in a lot of effort to ensure there are activities every day. Right on the beach, an ocean swim is right there. Restaurant food was great
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Shegufta
BangladeshThe instant coffee in the breakfast can have filter coffee. One of the staff was being flirtatous which was annoying as solo female traveller. having said that, all the otjer staff were very nice.
The location is very central, perfect to explore around the town. Room is clean ans spacious with balcony. The breakfast was nice. the staffs were friendly. good value for money.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 22, 2024
Kevin
Kenyanothing
Nice meals, friends staff members, clean and spacious rooms and nice pools.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 14, 2024
Florence
KenyaLack of variety of their foods. Same meals from Monday to Friday
Multiple clean pools facing the ocean. Close to other leisure locations like papa Remo
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 27, 2024
Dimple
United Arab EmiratesThis resort's target is mainly Italians as owners are Italians. Poor WiFi, power cuts, Animation staff spoke Italian only leaving us not understanding anything! Dirty bathrooms by pool and room too. Beach boys were rude and just annoying ruining the whole experience. whole place could do with a coat of paint. renovations and an update to furniture. No tea or coffee making facilities in the room!!!
Friendly staff, food was nice, entertainment and good room. Kitchen and Dining staff made us feel so welcome and ensured we had food we liked, actually we were spoilt by them.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 23, 2024
Cheryl
KenyaThe food could be better. Their options were also limited.
The place is very clean and the facilities are good. My room had a balcony with a view of the swimming pool which was very relaxing. I like that they also had evening activities for the days that I was around. Generally, my experience was enjoyable. Would recommend.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 15, 2024
Marie
FranceWater at the tap was salty, not enough fresh water spots to fill bottles for drinking. Very poor Wifi flow. The buffet was not mostly Italian food and average quality. Breakfast quite simple with limited choice.
Well distributed with several swimming pool s , Nice staff.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 3, 2024
Gosseye
BelgiumThe food is kind of monotonous but not that bad.. there isn’t much variety to choose from
Lily palm resort management should be proud of their staff, one of the kindest and most friendly staff i’ve ever encountered. The animators were also very friendly and knew almost everyone by name! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 24, 2024
Al
ItalyHousemaids were always present and ready, but it might be desirable to ask the guests permission to enter the rooms.
The staff (Jane in particular), the service, and the attention to the guests.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Joseph
KenyaNo TV in room Buffet selection is limited Very limited or no Uber car service to the facility Beach is full of trash and sea weed Quite a distance from room to dinning
Room has a nice balcony/patio overlooking a beautiful pool and Makuti rooftops, palm trees and Bougainvillea flowers. Bed is four polled covered with a mosquito net, there is a nice relaxing day bed.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 31, 2024
Mario
ItalyNothing in particular, the structure is very big and some areas may-need more refurbishment. The only real problem are the beach boys (but this is not related to the resort itself), very annoying.
Position on the beach, swimming pools, very nice strucuture, people, good food.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 23, 2024
Yasser
United Arab EmiratesThe place was amazingly beautiful and so were the staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Laura
KenyaThe buffet was a bit limited for vegetarians, which might be because of the low season and the scarcity of clients. Also, although it wasn't the fault of the resort, my experience at the beach was less enjoyable due to persistent harassment from local service providers. As soon as I stepped onto the beach, I was approached by people offering guide services even when I was in the water. One even followed me all the way to the two small islands in front of the resort and guided me against my will after which he proceeded to ask for $50.
The views to the ocean from the main pool, the big balcony of the room overlooking the small pool and the garden, and the help of their travel agency to help me find a spot in a group doing the Blue Safari. The lobby is beautiful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Andrew
PhilippinesNothing.
Perfect location, lovely room and friendly staff. Loved the food too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Sarah
AustraliaThe rooms were spacious and comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. I highly recommend the full back. legs and feet massage offered at the hotel- I felt fantastic afterwards. It is an Egyptian style massage - with two therapists working in tandem. Also the head therapist - who is a physiotherapist - also provided me a short but very effective neck massage that took away the pain in my shoulders and neck. Happy hour cocktails at the hotel bar with great views of the beach and ocean was wonderful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Betty
KenyaGood enough
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Rose
South AfricaThe bathrooms in the rooms could use an upgrade.
The staff was absolutely exceptional. They made my birthday super fabulous.
Stayed in March 2024
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