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The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
4.8/542 Reviews

The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu

Watamu|2.21km from city center
Located in Watamu, The Charming Lonno Lodge is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Watamu Marine National Park and Ruins of Gedi. This luxury hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Arabuko Sokoke Forest.Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).Enjoy local and international cuisine at Lonno Lodge, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Villa Tuffah 3 Minutes Walk to the Beach

Villa Tuffah 3 Minutes Walk to the Beach

Watamu|0.68km from Blue bay watamu
Rental basis: Entire house or apartmentNumber of bedrooms: 2; Number of other rooms with beds: 0The Villa Comprises of 4 apartments and 1 penthouse. The two bedroom self serviced is best for 4 people and can accommodate maximum of 6 people, it consists of 2 air conditioned en-suite room, lounge/living room, satellite Tv and a fully equipped kitchen.The penthouse is located on the 2nd floor, consists of large air conditioned en- suite room equipped with kitchen, dining and entertainment couch plus satellite Tv.Barbeque poolside parties can be arranged on request, common facilities include a five footy safety swimming pool and unlimited wireless internet. We can arrange diving ,snorkeling, visit to Watamu Marine Park, Snake Park, enjoy glass boat tour at surcharge.Watamu is located on the Kenya coast 105 kilometers north of Mombasa and 15 kilometers south of the town of Malindi. The village lies between pristine beaches and lush tropical rainforest and two protected areas: Watamu Marine National Park and Arabuko Sokoke National Park. The coastline is protected by a coral reef keeping the waters calm and crystal clear.Watamu, nestled between pristine beaches and lush tropical forest. Known for its unique, relaxed and laid back way of life, welcoming visitors seeking to chill out, explore and enjoy the wonders that it has to offer- and is known as one of Kenya’s best kept secrets.Upon arriving, you will realize that the expansive stretches of soft white beaches, ocean breeze and the breathtaking turquoise water. The area is known as a kitesurfing destination and offers world class diving and other aquatic sports and marine activities, and also dining and enjoying refreshing cocktails in the evenings at restaurant-bars that are sited in secluded portions of the seaside. Just beyond the shoreline are stunning coral reefs that are protected by the Watamu Marine Park, offering world-class snorkeling and scuba diving to all who venture into the underwater world. The unspoiled coastal setting also provides

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Medina Palms
4.5/555 Reviews
We made the booking ourselves online. Cynthia was prompt and professional in responding to our emails; the hotel shuttle met us at Malindi Airport, and our room (#31) was fab. The menu was impressive and most of the meals we ordered were very good (e.g. the Gazpacho, Prawns pili pili, ice creams) but a fish curry was disappointing - the fish was rather tough. Breakfasts were excellent. Fatima, our waitress, was a joy - efficient, smart, and very helpful. Martin, who was our driver to and from excursions, also deserves as mention - as do Agnietta and Elizabeth on reception. The hotel was well laid out and the vegetation was luxuriant. There are lots of steps so if mobility is an issue ask for a ground level room. All the staff were professional and friendly - except one, the manager. He made me look up the Kiswahili word for 'miserable' (it is 'Huzini'). I never saw him greeting guests or talking to them when they checked out to ask about their stay.
Hemingways Watamu
4.5/550 Reviews
Thank you team Hemingways Watamu for an amazing treat during our visit. Had the best time around, excellent meals,clean rooms, friendly staff. 30 minutes from Malindi Airport, excellent hotel transfers, perfect meal plans and delicious meals. The spa was a good plus for us. Gym lovers, you will enjoy every bit! Redemptor, Tom, Julius, Desmond at the bar all amazing. See you next time!
Lily Palm Resort
4/542 Reviews
I visited this place on my first solo travel and it was AWESOME! They have a clear blue pool overlooking the beautiful blue waters of Watamu. And with them, what you see is what you get; what you see on their profiles is EXACTLY what you will see on arrival. The rooms were spacious and of importance had air conditioning and a fan too, with the heat that is there, a definite plus. Watamu is mostly populated by older Italians who stay in the hotels there permanently, and so with this the amazing and friendly stuff are more than happy to receive one of their own! Waliniambia nilipo wasili kuwa Watamu kuna utamu, na hawakudanganya ng'o! A DEFINITE on your travel to-do list!
Jacaranda Beach Resort
4.4/541 Reviews
Amazing. First of all resort is very well designed and its remarkable architecture make it a luxury but at the same time characteristic one, due to the intelligent respect of African and local ”genius loci”. Room was very spacious and I did appreciate materials and finishing, making it comfortable, but at the same time rustic, looking very ”local” but not in a kitschy way. Luxury resorts are sometimes kitsch, but that doesn't happen at Jacaranda, on the contrary giving the best example of compromise between luxury, comfort and tradition. Cuisine was excellent, with plenty of international, African and Italian choices and a very good Kenyan/Italian fusion experiment. Pastas, fish, meat, fruit, salads, dressings, everything was tasty and safe. Just desserts weren't anything special, I'd suggest to introduce some Italian traditional ice-cream. Staff was prompt and nice, all our requests have been completely satisfied. Place is great, daydream beach and fascinating excursions (never miss the safari!) within a few hours range. Must go!

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Highest PriceUS$693
Lowest PriceUS$22
Number of Reviews 926
Number of hotels521
Average Price(Weekday Night)US$129
Average Price(Weekend Night)US$131

Watamu Hotel Guide

If you want to stay at the best hotel in Watamu, Trip.com is here to help! On Trip.com, it's easy to search for hotels in Watamu. For trips in Watamu, you can choose hotels around the city center or accommodations near popular attractions. If you travel to Kenya, visiting Watamu is a good choice.

There is no civilian airport in this city. You can visit a nearby city first, and then head to Watamu using other means of transportation. It's easy to travel by bus in Watamu. There are buses to surrounding cities available every day.

There are 28 hotels in Watamu with excellent service. The local average price is 103 USD per night. There are a variety of hotels to meet the needs of different types of travelers. There are 5 five-star hotels in Watamu at an average price of 231 USD per night. There are 10 four-star hotels in Watamu at an average price of 84 USD per night. There are 2 three-star hotels in Watamu at an average price of 75 USD per night. Hotels in Watamu offer great value for your money, so a high accommodation budget isn't necessary. A popular hotel in Watamu, Aquarius Club is also one of the highest rated. If you're still unsure, Trip.com recommends Luxury Villa Watamu.

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