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Watamu Ascot Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Watamu Beach

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Aerial view
Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Garden
Garden

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80200
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mida Creek
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Patio | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Patio

  • Garden view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room, Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room, Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Terrace

  • Partial ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Heart of Watamu.At this Watamu hotel, you'll be 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).

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 28 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Watamu Ascot Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Watamu Beach
Watamu Ascot Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 7 beach bars, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Watamu Ascot Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Watamu Ascot Hotel was completed in December 2024.

This 4.5-star Watamu hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 7 bars on the beach
  • Meeting rooms
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Watamu Ascot Hotel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: KES 590 to 1,700 for adults and KES 590 to 1,700 for children
  • 7 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of KES 2,200; reservation required
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 20 slot machines
  • 4 gaming tables
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bingo
  • Bodyboard
  • Books
  • Casino (1,615 square feet of space)
  • Designer stores
  • Farming classes
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 8 2026 to July 7 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 5 to July 10:
  • Bar/Lounge
The property will be renovating from April 8 2026 to July 12 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Exterior
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately KES 590 to 1700 for adults, and KES 590 to 1700 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: KES 2200

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, debit cards, and cash
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Watamu Ascot Hotel Hotel

Watamu Ascot Hotel Watamu

Watamu Ascot Hotel Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Watamu Ascot Hotel to the airport?

Watamu Ascot Hotel is 12.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Watamu Ascot Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Watamu Ascot Hotel.

How close is Watamu Ascot Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Watamu Beach and 14.5 mi (47-min drive) from Malindi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Watamu Ascot Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Watamu Ascot Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between KES 590 and 1700 for adults, KES 590 and 1700 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Watamu Ascot Hotel?

During your stay you can enjoy the 1615 square-foot casino on site, featuring 20 slot machines, 4 gaming tables, and bingo.

What time is check-in at Watamu Ascot Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Watamu Ascot Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Watamu Ascot Hotel have a pool?

Watamu Ascot Hotel features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Watamu Ascot Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The lounge bar will be unavailable from April 8 2026 to July 7 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Watamu Ascot Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Watamu Ascot Hotel to downtown Watamu?

Watamu Ascot Hotel is 1 mi away from Watamu.

Watamu Ascot Hotel Reviews

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Staff & service

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mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024