The Best Hotels Closest to Watamu Beach in Watamu for 2025

Compare 418 hotels close to Watamu Beach with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

"Good hotel"

SAR 1,695 total

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17 Mar - 18 Mar

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"Lovely to stay at Hemingways! As beautiful as ever. Staff and facilities first class! "

SAR 1,106 total

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9 Mar - 10 Mar

"Great stay, staff were amazing and so friendly. They made the environment even more amazing. The infrastructure was impeccable and great view. Would definitely return"

SAR 753 total

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2 Apr - 3 Apr

SAR 1,463 total

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

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SAR 581 total

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4 Mar - 5 Mar

"Place had some age but it was still very charming and had a great view overlooking the water from our front sitting veranda. Breakfast left a little to be desired and are checking experience wasn't the best has it seemed like maybe the front staff was having a bad day. But the room was great overall and I had a nice pool and it was a very close walk to the beach and the restaurants there. We ate quite a few meals at Mapongo Italian restaurant halfway down the beach. The owners from Italy and...

SAR 464 total

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17 Mar - 18 Mar

SAR 258 total

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4 Mar - 5 Mar

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"I had booked a room at Mvuvi 5 months ago and was told when I arrived that they had overbooked. I was thrown into a random house in Watamu, dogs running through the room, the person in the next room being violently sick all night. The house wasn’t even on the map so I got very lost late at night trying to find it. Mvuvi must have known about the overbooking months ago, but only told me on my arrival. I had an option of another hotel originally, which I would have obviously taken if I’d have...

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room, Balcony, Ocean View | View from room

"It is ideally situated. Easy access to the beach. The main issue with that is that there is a club/bar that runs till late into the night and make it impossible to have a good night sleep. "

SAR 171 total

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4 Mar - 5 Mar

SAR 206 total

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4 Mar - 5 Mar

SAR 132 total

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7 Mar - 8 Mar

SAR 3,559 total

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14 Mar - 15 Mar

"This lodge was just perfect for my solo weekend. The team are so helpful and friendly and everything was organised so well. The pool is a dream as well as the seating areas and so much thought has been put into the design. "

SAR 1,260 total

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6 Mar - 7 Mar

"The property (houses on Easter Side) has big issue with the three-phase power input. Finally, we spent our night without electricity (two basic lamps were provided instead for the room and bathroom). The electric generator was not reliable - lights were blinking all the time. I didn`t want to charge my electric equipment when the generator was used (didn`t want risk damaging items). The breakfast was rather basic. The rest of the experience was OK. It was the only only one property we visited...

SAR 182 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

1 treatment room, manicures and pedicures, massages

"Amazing place, with very nice privacy and service, fully recommended specially for couples"

SAR 1,522 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"Paradise! A fantastic hotel providing a peaceful oasis - very helpful staff, clean and great services across the Billionaire Resort. I would absolutely stay here again!"

SAR 2,063 total

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"The general conditions are good, rooms are nice and clean and airconditioners works well. Pool is Nice and clean. Food was good although no meat ( bacon and sausages) for breakfast in last 3 days of visit. Management does not adjust to needs - we were keen on Tusker Lite and although the resort is between Malindi and Watamu, they could never procure this. Chef’s cooking is good. We booked a family unit and it was only revealed to me that these units are under renovation in two days before we...

SAR 713 total

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4 Mar - 5 Mar

Villa, 4 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

"This is a great place to relax, but there is not a lot to do at the hotel or within walking distance. The plunge pools with villa are fantastic! Due to the tides in the area, you can only swim in the ocean at high tide, and the water has a lot of seaweed. The restaurant is amazing, we really enjoyed all of our meals and the staff were always friendly and helpful."

SAR 814 total

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4 Mar - 5 Mar

"It wasn't as clean as i had expected. The room for two had not been prepared for two. We had to walk to the office in the morning asking for soaps and towels. "

SAR 372 total

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"Positivo il soggiorno stile africano, poco chiari riguardo al pagamento della cena. Meglio accordarsi prima o andare a fare la spesa con loro se si ha tempo. Una volta se ne è andata la luce ma dopo poco è ritornata, hanno attivato il gruppo elettrogeno probabilmente che faceva rumore dal mio appartamento. Dopo un' ora ha smesso."

SAR 315 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

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Malindi Beach

4/5(6 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Malindi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Malindi. Discover the area's art scene and spas.

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3/5 Okay

Enjoyed the stay. Shame about the room.

"Pros: Lovely staff, low key laid back (non-intrusive) beach club vibe, good restaurant, great views and good sheltered pool at back. No sight of the curio market and the massed sun beds on the beach in front but slightly to the left of the hotel. Cons: A rock hard mattress (which, when we checked out, they said they would have changed if we'd asked). Room is large but has the colour, charm and minimalist feel of a concrete bunker. No hot water came through the shower, which had to be fixed. Immediately, behind the room (Room 18) - about 3 metres away - there's a fence, the other side of which is an industrial-size washing machine which thunders into action twice before 7.45 a.m. and continues afterwards."

A verified traveler stayed at Kobe Suite Resort

Posted 7 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"The staff get 12 out 10. Choice of different items in buffet are amazing. This is a 4* and they had king prawns on dinner menu on 21st december with the lower rates before Christmas. We are writing this review from a 5* hotel in malindi owned by a large italian chain on christmas eve and there is no dreams of having prawns on menu. Hands down an amazing experience. Only downside is the general cleanliness. The loos near the pool stink really bad "

A verified traveler stayed at Turtle Bay Beach Club

Posted 3 months ago

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What's the area like around Watamu Beach?

Watamu Beach is located in Watamu. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 21 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Watamu Beach?

Adjacent to Watamu Beach, Medina Palms is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good choices within a short distance include Turtle Bay Beach Club and Hemingways Watamu.

How many hotels are there near Watamu Beach?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Watamu Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watamu Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Watamu Beach.

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Medina Palms

Medina Palms

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

Blue Bay Village

Blue Bay Village

Kobe Suite Resort

Kobe Suite Resort

Temple Point Resort

Temple Point Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

Casa Bella Watamu

Casa Bella Watamu

Avana Resort Watamu

Avana Resort Watamu

Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost

Amani Beachfront Villa by YourHost

The Charming Lonno Lodge

The Charming Lonno Lodge

Eco Villas Watamu

Eco Villas Watamu

Rock and Sea Resort

Rock and Sea Resort

Billionaire Resort & Retreat

Billionaire Resort & Retreat

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

Scorpio Villas Resort

Scorpio Villas Resort

Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

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