Reviews of Simba House
peponi road, plot 1035, Watamu, Kenya
#13 of 30 B&Bs and inns in Watamu
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 26 B&B reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.4
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Free Wifi
7.5
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Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Farid
Kenya1 review9.0“An awesome experience for my moms and I, Definitely worth a return.😊”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very convenient to the town center and the beach as well, good and chilled staff ready to help and ensure a well relaxed time not to mention the owners always checked everything was okay and were genuinely good. The decor as well was beautiful.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Katharina
Germany2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We arrived early and the staff were so kind to let us check into our room right away. Very clean and well kept property. The beach and quality restaurants are just a short walk away. Everyone who works there made us feel welcome and were very helpful. We would have loved to stay langer. Thank you
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 7, 2025
Amanda
United Kingdom18 Reviews8.0“Little garden oasis in Watamu.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower cubicle needs updating and would be good to have a clothes rack but nothing not to like.
Good size room with AC and large bed. Friendly host. Location good, close to local facilities and beach. Safe location and we were able to park our car behind the gate.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: November 23, 2024
Õrne
Estonia2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Studio
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice helpful peole. Very good hotel location. Cozy feeling.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Gideon
Kenya1 review10“Exceptional place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very serene and quiet place, with a swimming pool and excellent service.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Robert
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Can recommend. Worthy spot. We liked it a lot”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing worth mentioning.
Accurate description and pictures, wonderful property, nice pool, well-working AC, nice hosts and staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Batty
Kenya1 review1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very welcoming owners Happy and helpful staff Clean swimming pool Clean rooms Near to beech location Good value
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Helena
Kenya8 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely place to stay in Watamu!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property is very cost and clean, the outside space very comfortable. The pool was a great addition! Breakfast is excellent and the owner and staff very kind. The beach is walking distance. We stayed first in an en_suite room, then on a larger room with kitchen, both options were great, we will come again!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 6, 2024
James
United Kingdom11 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everything was as I had hoped.
I liked the location of Simba house. With the added benefit of parking on-site, the house provides reassurance. The hostess in particular was extremely welcoming and polite, the same goes for her staff - they couldn't do any more for us.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: November 8, 2023
Ali
United Kingdom8 Reviews10“I'd like to take this opportunity to review the incredible time my parents and I spent at Simba House. From the mom”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I'd like to take this opportunity to review the incredible time my parents and I spent at Simba House. From the moment we entered Simba House, the team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was truly memorable. They took my parents to various beaches, restaurants, and adventures, allowing us to explore the beautiful areas of Watamu. But that's not all; they even went the extra mile by helping us find some personal items we needed during our stay. They accompanied us to local shops and surprised us with special items not on the breakfast menu. We cherished the privacy of our own secluded area, providing a peaceful and undisturbed atmosphere when required. All I can say is a heartfelt thank you for this extraordinary experience! Every minute spent at Simba House was worth it.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: April 26, 2023
Sanya
Kenya2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I loved the view,they were most welcoming also they have nice facilities and the breakfast so nice.Simba house watamu is the place to be🤗
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: March 26, 2023
Wim
Belgium6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful quite place with swimming pool with friendly owners and staff about 300 m easy reachable on foot or tuctuc outside the centrum .Rooms comes with a big bed and are dialy cleaned.For longer stays you want maybe to ask for a room with a small kitchen.On request small lunch packet can be prepared in case you want to go on a tour.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: December 19, 2022
Bahsan
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Studio
- • Stayed 13 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Something that would have been nice is to have a desk or a table to do work on in the room
The house is beautiful and very clean. The staff are very professional, kind, competent and keep all the facilities clean.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: February 9, 2023
Rajendra
Kenya1 review1 helpful vote1.0Very Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was sad & rationed.. No meals at the resort. Its not easy to order food after 9 pm as watamu closes at 8.30 pm & this resort is hard to locate. 1) Hot water ❌ 2) shower facility : very poor 3) Mosquitoes all over 4) swimming pool : very average 5) more than 500 mtrs away from the beach Value for money : Big ❌
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: April 23, 2022
Nyangasi
Kenya11 Reviews3.0“lousy”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the staff were lazy and rude. the owner was confrontational for. no reason
the pricing
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Anonymous
Sweden216 Reviews41 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There could have been a bit more possibilities to hang things like towels and clothes.
Good generous continental breakfast with fruit. Well positioned AC Good natural light on second floor Large pool
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: April 2, 2025
William
United Kingdom1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 4, 2025
James
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 11, 2025
Federico
Italy19 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: November 19, 2024
Kimbo
Kenya1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: August 27, 2024
Oleh
Ukraine6 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Opondo
Kenya1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: August 28, 2023
Nancy
Kenya4 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: September 5, 2022
Fra
Italy1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2022
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