The Best Hotels
with Pool in Watamu

Resort with outdoor pool. Trendy. 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 Spawhich 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

Boutique hotel with outdoor pool. Delightful property. Set in Watamu, 1.1 km from Garoda Beach, Palm Garden Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Palm Garden Boutique Hotel include Turtle Bay Beach, Short Beach and Mida Creek. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 25 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Small hotel with outdoor pool. Nice interior design. 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

Resort with outdoor pool. Highly elegant. Offering a spaand 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

Resort with outdoor pool. Located in Watamu, 100 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Marijani Holiday Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort, every room is equipped with a wardrobe, a patio with a garden view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Selected rooms have a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a stovetop. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers continental, vegetarian or vegan options. Marijani Holiday Resort offers a barbecue. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Mapango Beach, Papa Remo Beach and Bio-Ken Snake Farm. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 20 km from Marijani Holiday Resort. Show full description

Resort with outdoor pool. Luxurious. 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

Small hotel with indoor and outdoor pools. Charming. Located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya, Ocean Sports Resort offers views of the Indian Ocean. This beachfront resort features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar. All sea-facing rooms are individually decorated and come equipped with a mosquito net draped over the bed, a sofa and private entrance. Each room includes air conditioning, a safe and private bathroom. Ocean Sports Resort restaurant serves fresh seafood and locally grown fruit and vegetables with an influence of French cuisine. It also offers wood-fire pizzas and homemade bread and croissants. Guests can unwind at Ian’s Bar and enjoy a cocktail. Lunch and special meals are available upon request. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, snorkelling and fishing. The resort borders the Watamu Marine National Park. An airport shuttle can be arranged at a charge and free WiFi is available in the reception area and bar. Malindi Airport is 23 km away. Show full description

Outdoor pool. 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

Outdoor pool. On 200 metres of sandy beach and direct in the Watamu National Marine Park, Turtle Bay is one of Kenya’s most extensive all inclusive hotels. Set in ten acres of tropically gardens, the hotel has 145 rooms, three restaurants, three bars, conference centre, excursion desk, activity pool, quiet pool (adults only), children’s pool and Turtle Bay Dive and Watersport Center. The Turtle Bay Dive (Padi) and Watersport Center offers daily a variety of all inclusive watersports from snorkeling, boogie boards, windsurfing trials, canoes/kayaks, pedal boats, stand up paddle boards to a free scuba diving trial in the pool. Club rooms have a separate bath/shower, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, a complete mosquito proof sleeping area, telephone, TV, hairdryer and balcony or terrace. Safe deposit box, tea and coffee facilities. Double and a single bed and some have interconnecting doors. All meals are included breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks from 2-6pm, 4pm pan cakes, buffet style and oven-fresh pizzas. All inclusive soft drinks, selected wines, cocktails, spirits and beer up to 12.30 midnight The hotel includes a fully supervised kids club for 4-12 years. Open daily. Baby-sitting service available at extra charge. Entertainment day time and discos at night. Advanced windsurfing equipment and popular wingsurfing are available at an extra charge. Excellent scuba dives in the Marine Park and coral reefs. Night dives available. Explore local attractions such as Gede Ruins, Arabuko-Sokoke Forest or go for dolphin watching or deep sea fishing. Enjoy Turtle Bay’s dhow trips on the Mida Creek, a place well known for its birdlife for a sundowner or relax on board viewing the sunset with delicious snacks and drinks. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 18 km .  Show full description

Small hotel with outdoor pool. Lovely property. Opened June 2021. Mawe Zuri Resort has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Watamu. Located around less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2 km away from Watamu Bay Beach. The accommodation features room service, and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. Rooms include air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Mawe Zuri Resort have a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes Full English/Irish, Italian and American options. You can play billiards and darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for snorkelling and cycling. Watamu National Marine Park is 25 km from Mawe Zuri Resort, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi, 17 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description

Resort with outdoor pool. Cool. Crystal Bay Resort is located in Watamu and features a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool and a bar. The Watamu Marine National Park is 20 km away. At Crystal Bay Resort there is a buffet restaurant and guests can enjoy a cocktail at the bar or relax at the poolside on a sun lounger. The rooms at Crystal Bay Resort feature a private entrance and come with a satellite TV, seating area, mosquito net and a bathroom with a shower. Some rooms offer sea or garden views. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing, fishing and diving. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon request at a charge. The Malindi Airport is 24 km away. Show full description

Resort with outdoor pool. 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. Certain units at Seven Islands Resort also feature pool view. 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. 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

Resort with outdoor pool. AHG Lion Beach Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Watamu. 50 metres from Mapango Beach and 100 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, the property provides a private beach area, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. AHG Lion Beach Resort offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Turtle Bay Beach is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 20 km from AHG Lion Beach Resort. Show full description

Resort with outdoor pool. Cool. 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. Relax by the elegant pool surrounded by sun loungers or enjoy a massage or hot tub session at the spaand wellness centre. 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. 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

Resort with outdoor pool. 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. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description

Small hotel with outdoor pool. 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

Resort with outdoor pool. Blue Bay Village features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Watamu. Located around a few steps from Turtle Bay Beach, the resort with free WiFi is also 60 metres away from Mapango Beach. Guests can enjoy African and Italian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. You can play tennis at the resort, and the area is popular for snorkelling. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Italian and Swahili, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed. Watamu Bay Beach is 2 km from Blue Bay Village, while Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 21 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool. 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

Lodge with outdoor pool. Unique. Ecolodge Jua Bahari is located in the small town of Timboni, just 2 km away from Watamu Beach. Surrounded by palm trees, the lodge has an outdoor pool and restaurant. Positioned in front of the pool, the restaurant combines traditional Mediterranean cuisine with local flavours. Guests can relax on sun loungers by the pool or read a book in the shared lounge area, which also offers satellite TV and a selection of DVDs. The rooms are decorated in African style. Each comes with a ceiling fan, minibar and a small veranda. The beds and windows are draped with mosquito nets. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower. A la carte menus and Kenyan thematic dinners on selected evenings are also offered. You can engage in various activities, such as snorkeling and windsurfing. Moi International Airport is 120 km away. Show full description

Camp Site with outdoor pool. Hip. With garden views, Bamba Kofi Tented Camp is situated in Watamu and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden, sun terrace and picnic area. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can swim in the saltwater pool, or go cycling. The campground has private entrance. All units at the campground are fitted with a seating area. All units are equipped with a shared bathroom and a a bath or shower, and some units at the campground have a patio. At the campground, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available each morning at the campground. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. Popular points of interest near Bamba Kofi Tented Camp include Garoda Beach, Short Beach and Turtle Bay Beach. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 25 km from the accommodation. Show full description