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Temple Point Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront resort near Watamu Beach

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Daily continental breakfast (KES 3000 per person)
Superior Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Marine Park Road, Watamu, 80202
  • Place, Mida Creek
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Prawn Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Cozy Room

  • Sleeps 2

Boutique Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Watamu

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the resort, you'll find Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is within 9 miles (15 km) and Malindi Beach is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mida Creek - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 5 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 26 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 39 min drive - 20.5 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Temple Point Resort

3.5-star beachfront resort near Watamu Beach
Temple Point Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 3 poolside bars and 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Temple Point Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Temple Point Resort was completed in November 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Watamu resort.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 10 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars by the pool
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Temple Point Resort offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: KES 3,000 for adults and KES 3,000 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 poolside bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Paddleboard
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: KES 10000
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: KES 10000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 1 to July 15:
  • Beach
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: KES 3500
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: KES 1700 (from 6 to 15 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: KES 3500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: KES 1700 (from 6 to 15 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately KES 3000 for adults and KES 3000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 18000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in fee: KES 10000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: KES 10000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Temple Point
Temple Point Resort
Temple Point Resort Watamu
Temple Point Watamu
Temple Resort
Temple Point Hotel Watamu
Temple Point Resort Resort
Temple Point Resort Watamu
Temple Point Resort Resort Watamu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Temple Point Resort to the airport?

Temple Point Resort is 15.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Temple Point Resort have an airport shuttle?

Temple Point Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of KES 18000 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Temple Point Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen! The beach is closed seasonally each year from May 1 to July 15.

Does Temple Point Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Temple Point Resort, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of KES 3000 for adults and KES 3000 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Temple Point Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Temple Point Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs KES 10000 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Temple Point Resort?

This resort offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Temple Point Resort have a pool?

Temple Point Resort features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.The pool is closed seasonally each year from May 1 to July 15.

Does Temple Point Resort have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Fusion cuisine, a poolside location, and pool views.

Does Temple Point Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at WasserHaus, where you can enjoy sports massages, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Temple Point Resort to downtown Watamu?

Temple Point Resort is 4.5 mi away from Watamu.

Reviews

Temple Point Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is huge with a beautiful quiet beachfront. The bar with a nice view of the sunset is just too good. The stuff were very friendly too. If you want to be in touch with nature, this is the place to be. Food, we only had breakfast and it wasn’t as expected for the price you pay. Overall a nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huw

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Temple point

Visited off season the hotel was very quiet and the main pool was closed for refurbishment. If I had known I would have cancelled my booking. The check in staff focused on my wife giving her all the info and the bill, which I thought was odd but not a deal breaker. The hotel room was good size with ample space, 2 glass bottles of water per day was provided. The aircon in the room was faulty but it was repaired to working but we did feel the difference. We were staying on room only booking but expected to receive guest information on the restaurants offerings either at check in or a menu in the room. There was no drinks service at the sun beds by the beach and neither was beach towel service. As an upmarket hotel I would have expected this to be available on demand without seeking it. The attached Lichthaus restaurant is a real gem and gets very full around at sunset, the food and drinks are very expensive. The seating is cool for young ones with good knees and joints so be aware proper seats are at the side by the entrance of the resturant, which don’t give a viewing platform to view the sunset. The staff manning it are very nice and attentive. Overall it was nice hotel, but staff needed to promote its hotel status I.e. we ate out all meals
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Swimming pool was clean, The Hotel Offers serene eco-friendly environment that manifest peaceful stay. The rooms are clean , hot water and air conditions were functioning well. Unfortunately, the food and dining were of poor quality and options - Not to expected standard of hotel of such investment magnitude
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Njeri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and our room was nice and cool. The restaurant Licht Haus was gorgeous and the food was delicious! Also, loved the little shop by the restaurant and we got several lovely pieces of jewelry. I especially loved the humane/gentle way of dealing with little adorable monkeys that like to steal snacks. No weird violent pest control methods that I might see in my home country (the US) and I really appreciated that, and I say that as someone whose chocolate croissant was snatched by a monkey. Don't worry, the monkey left the fruit and my phone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Disliked: Staff & service
Samuel, front desk staff, made the experience a horrible one because he was extremely impolite, unwelcoming, and condescending when I arrived to check in. The resort has otherwise been incredible but an uncouth first impression by employee Samuel, made me wish I had booked a different resort. So I hope the management will address this issue because if they don't, their reputation will be tarnished all because of one employee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seung Ah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend trip with a friend

Everyone was so nice - the resort was immaculate and the beaches were pristine. Would be a great place to bring my young children too! I will be back!
Private beach at low tide
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with partner
Very nice property and beautiful surroundings! My issue was the thin foam mattress, not a mattress which should be at a resort for the price you pay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

INIGO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two pools were great and the entire property felt beautifully secluded and peaceful. Also loved the overwater restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Tisca

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at Temple Point and I couldn't help extending my stay again! I love the nature on the property and the staff are so friendly, makes a perfect location for a solo trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Temple Point made me fall in love with Watamu. Such a beautiful property with well thought out nature spots! The private beach is divine, and you can walk all the way to Garoua beach. The sunset view at Lichtaus is epic and they OCA spot plus spa so cool. As you can guess, I will be back! The managers were also super friendly, felt really at home on my solo trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and keen to ensure I enjoyed my stay. My room had a beautiful view of the ocean and was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Hardy Karsten

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Frühstück sehr eintönig auf der Terasse gelegen, aber ohne Ventilatoren. Hotelanlage liegt eingebettet in einem schönen Garten. Service allgm. ziemlich dürftig.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bruno, Paris , France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très beau resort avec de grandes chambres

Beau resort avec un personnel très aimable et efficace. Très belle chambre avec une grande terrasse privative. Bien situé, une immense piscine d'eau de mer et une petite plage privée et très mignonne à proximité. Soirée du 31 décembre très bien organisée et réussie. Seule la qualité de la restauration pourrait être améliorée.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ben organizzato e strutturato.

Sicuramente da consigliare a chi cerca una struttura con tutti i comfort. Nulla da segnalare in negativo se non la cucina poco internazionale.