The Best Central
Luxury Hotels in Watamu

Very stylish. Great location. Friendly staff. Facing the beachfront, Visiwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. With a terrace, the property also has a restaurant, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Bike hire and car hire are available at this resort and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near the resort include Watamu Bay Beach, Papa Remo Beach and Mapango Beach. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 19 km from Visiwa Beach Resort. Show full description

Set in Watamu, 450 metres from Mapango restaurant, Aquarius Club features a private beach area. The resort has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is situated in the Watamu Beach district, 1 km from ACK St.Peter's church Watamu. At the club all rooms have a terrace. All guest rooms have a desk. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. Aquarius Club offers a range of wellness facilities including a hot tub. You can play table tennis at the accommodation, and car hire is available. Staff at Aquarius Club are always available to provide advice at the reception. Popular points of interest near the resort include Marine Centre The Local Ocean Trust, Scuba Diving Centre/school/Aqua Ventures and Bio-Ken laboratory and snake farm. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 17 km from the property. Show full description

Hip. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Located on Watamu beach, the luxury Medina Palms features unique architecture and a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and views of the Indian Ocean. Free WiFi is offered in public areas. With views of the garden and pool, the elegant and spacious suites come complete with air conditioning and feature a lounge and dining area, flat-screen satellite TV and kitchenette. Each have a private entrance and some suites offer a hot tub. At Medina Palms there is the à la carte Amandina Restaurant, Star Lounge which offers shisha, cocktails and sunsets views towards the distant Tsavo National Park. Other facilities at the resort include a kids' club, fitness centre and the Sakina Spa which offers an array of treatments and massages. The resort is 25 km from the Malindi Airport and 126 km from the Moi International Airport. Show full description

Highly elegant. Offering a spa and wellness centre, 2 pools surrounded by palm trees, and a free tennis court, Hemingways Watamu is located on the beachfront of Watamu. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. The rooms are furnished in a modern style and offer bright interiors with views of the ocean. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features eclectic cuisine with a focus on fresh sea food. Guests can partake in an array of activities in the area, such as snorkeling, fishing, and bird watching. The Gede Ruins are a 5-minute drive from the property, while Malindi Airport is 20 km away. Show full description

Situated in Watamu in the Coast Region Region, 7 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Lily Palm Resort boasts 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a private beach area. Some rooms have views of the pool or garden. Each room includes a private bathroom. Lily Palm Resort features free WiFi. Besides the main restaurant, Mapango Restaurant serves pizza and a la carte meals. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The nearest airport is Moi International Airport, 89 km from the property. Show full description

Creative. Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts. All rooms and suites boast regional décor which includes locally made furniture and artworks. Each room has a mosquito net and is fitted with flat-screen TV, a tea / coffee maker and a seating area. The hotel’s restaurant features a laid-back atmosphere with its thatched ceiling and all-wood furniture. Guests can enjoy a refreshing cold beverage and relax on the traditional porch swing. Lonno Lodge Hotel is 30 km away from Kakoneni’s cultural and natural attractions. The hotel’s staff can also organise day trips and outdoor excursions. Show full description

Set in Watamu, Seven Islands Resort features a private beach area, outdoor swimming pool and garden. Facilities at the property include a bar and restaurant. All units at the resort rooms have a balcony with a sea view, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries. Certain units at Seven Islands Resort also feature pool view. An Italian breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at Seven Islands Resort. Bio-Ken laboratory and snake farm is 100 metres from the resort, while Nice Beach During Low Tide is 700 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 15 km from Seven Islands Resort. Show full description

Great restaurant. Very clean. With a tropical garden and and private beach area, Kobe Suite Resort is located in Watamu. The resort has two outdoor pools and can arrange massages on request. The suites at Kobe have air conditioning, a minibar, seating area and a bathroom with shower and bidet. The beds are draped with mosquito nets and each suite has satellite TV. Guests can enjoy sea or garden views. At Kobe Suite Resort you will find a restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, a concierge service and 24-hour front desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and snorkelling. The National Marine Park is 3.5 km away and Gede ruins is 11 km from the resort. Moi International Airport is 120 km away. Show full description

Superb breakfast. Very clean. This beachfront resort is located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya. Gecko Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach and buffet restaurant. The rooms feature rustic furnishings with elegant and contemporary style. They are fitted with a mosquito net, safe and air conditioning. Each offers a balcony with views of the garden. The bathrooms contain a shower and include a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Gecko Resort the restaurant serves a variety of dishes and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Facilities on site include a hot tub and solarium. The staff at the tour desk can assist in arranging excursions or arrange a massage upon request. The Watamu Marine National Park is within 24 km and Moi International Airport is 128 km from the resort. Show full description

Trendy. Creative. Great value. Temple Point Resort is located in Watamu Marine National Park at the junction of the Mida Creek and Indian Ocean. Overlooking a coral reef and its own private beach, it offers traditional Swahili-style rooms. All of the air-conditioned rooms at Temple include a modern bathroom. There are views of the Indian Ocean, Mida Creek or lush tropical gardens from a patio or balcony. A la carte or buffet-style African and international cuisine is provided at Temple Point’s Clubhouse Restaurant. Panoramic views of Mida Creek can be enjoyed at the bar, which serves cocktails. Relax by the elegant pool surrounded by sun loungers or enjoy a massage or hot tub session at the spa and wellness centre. Many sports activities or excursions can be arranged by the tour desk or animation team. Watamu is situated 5 minutes’ by car, and contains many shops, restaurants and bars. The Ruins of Gedi are 15 km and an airport shuttle is available for Mombasa or Malindi Airport for a surcharge. Show full description

Opened June 2023. Set in Watamu, a few steps from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Twiga Beach Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, the rooms have a patio with a garden view. Twiga Beach Resort provides some units with sea views, and all rooms have a balcony. All guest rooms feature a desk. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes Full English/Irish, Italian and vegetarian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, British and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Twiga Beach Resort offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at the hotel. Watamu National Marine Park is 28 km from Twiga Beach Resort, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 8.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi, 11 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Facing the beachfront, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, every room has a balcony. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a terrace. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. You can play billiards at Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm, and car hire is available. Jacaranda Bay Beach is 1.1 km from the hotel, while Watamu National Marine Park is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi, 13 km from Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description