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Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star villa near Watamu Beach

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A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by buildings with thatched roofs and white walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a pool and greenery outside.
A pool area with a thatched-roof building, lush greenery, and a mountain backdrop.
A resort with a thatched-roof building, a pool with mosaic tiles, and lush greenery.
A resort with a pool, white buildings, thatched roofs, and tropical landscaping.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruins of Gedi
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A resort building with a thatched roof, a pool in front, and a well-maintained garden with tropical plants.

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a canopy, white bedding, and red rose petals.

Exclusive Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Close to the beach.A stay at this villa places you within half a mile (1 km) of Watamu Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Prawn Lake. Also, Mida Creek is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ruins of Gedi is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mida Creek - 10 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 28 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Yummy Dishes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hemingways Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Isla Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

3.5-star villa near Watamu Beach
As a guest of Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Watamu villa is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Accommodations at this 3.5-star villa have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 10 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Rafiki Tamu Residential Watamu
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Watamu
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa Watamu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort to the airport?

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort is 12.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

As of Sep 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort on Sep 18, 2026 start from $154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort.

How close is Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort to the beach?

This villa is a short 8-minute walk from Watamu Beach and 14.3 mi (35-min drive) from Malindi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort offer free breakfast?

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

This villa offers free self parking.

Does Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort have a pool?

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort have a spa?

This villa doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort to downtown Watamu?

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort is 0.1 mi away from Watamu.

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tullio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff... Swimming pool very big. Beautiful villa very new, made with very good taste.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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