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Alawi Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Kanani Road, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80202
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Ruins of Gedi
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Malindi Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Watamu

On the beach.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this hotel, you'll find Mida Creek and Marine Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Prawn Lake and Ruins of Gedi.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 17 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 18 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 20 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 21 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Marine Park - 21 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Wine Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Non solo gelato by Anna - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hemingways Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Alawi Boutique Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Alawi Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Watamu hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Alawi Boutique Hotel offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

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The price is $106
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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 self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 66.0

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day

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
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International.

Property is also known as

Alawi Boutique Hotel Watamu
Alawi Boutique Watamu
Alawi Boutique
Alawi Boutique Hotel Hotel
Alawi Boutique Hotel Watamu
Alawi Boutique Hotel Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Alawi Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Alawi Boutique Hotel is 7.3 mi (34-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Alawi Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Alawi Boutique Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 95 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Alawi Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alawi Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Alawi Boutique Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Alawi Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Alawi Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Alawi Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Alawi Boutique Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Alawi Boutique Hotel to downtown Watamu?

Alawi Boutique Hotel is 4.3 mi away from Watamu.

Alawi Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very good, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the only thing about the place is the location, that you are a little bit isolated from everything. However it was a very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Beautiful hotel on a lovely piece of beach

Alawi is a beautiful hotel on a lovely spot of beach, 25 minutes from Watamu town. It is very elegant, quiet and private so perfect for couples. The rooms are decorated really tastefully and the food was excellent, although slightly more expensive than other parts of town. Motorbike to town is 300-400 shillings ($3-4), but taxis are much more expensive (we were quoted $30). Highly recommended to take a moto as it is quicker on the bad road and obviously much cheaper! Overall a beautiful spot and highly recommended to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Boutique luxury, really a perfect place to relax!

We have stayed a bunch of places in Kenya and Alawi is a new favorite. The staff are so friendly and attentive, the small boutique hotel is beautiful with lots of carefully curated details, relaxing and just a really nice spot to post up for a couple of days. They helped us arrange a motorcycle for rent (as getting up and down the dirt road in a car takes a little bit) and booked us an amazing table at the crab shack on Mida creek when we wanted a night out (seriously best table in the house). These guys and gal know what they are doing! The only negative is the beach boys if you walk down the beach but no one bothered us while on the beach in the hotel sunbeds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful but poorly managed. We ended up leaving and not staying here because the electricity was out, therefore not AC or Fans in rooms and the pool was empty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

Charmigt hotell på stranden

Jättetrevligt litet hotell direkt på stranden. Trevlig inredning i Lamustil. Ljust och fräscht. Det fanns restaurang på hotellet. Maten var god. Frukost ingick i priset. Dock behövde man betala extra om man ville ha annat än pulverkaffe. Minus för dåligt underhållen pool och att det inte fanns några parasoller runt poolen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ville

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

An Italian oasis; exceptional food

Amazing hospitality, food and ambiance. We stayed for three nights, but so relaxing that could have easily spend there three weeks. An Italian oasis with superb food. The beach very lovely although the beach boys a bit too active.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, beautiful beach, nice staff, good food
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Frankfurt

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

liebevoll eingerichtetes Hotel direkt am Strand

Das Alawi Boutique Hotel ist direkt am Jacaranda-Beach. Das Zimmer war top eingerichtet und geräumig. Die gesamte kleine Anlage ist sehr gepflegt, verfügt über ein tollen Innen- und Außenbereich (Strandliegen, Sofas, Tische, Sonnenschirme, Palmen). Das Personal ist äußerst hilfsbereit und freundlich. Das Frühstück war hervorragend. Abendessen kann man im hauseigenen Restaurant - sehr lecker! Hauptsächlich waren wir zum Kiten da. Die Bedingungen waren Top. Durch den Strandzugang des Hotels konnte man faktisch vom Bett aufs Brett. Top-Spot! Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelangelo, Antwerp,Belgium

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

Top personal & up close hotel, right on the beach!

We've been on many places, from Carlton Hotel in Cannes to SLH worldwide. This hotel has it all! A top chef, very attentive service, the cleanest maid service ever : we walked around barefoot, cause it was super clean : not even a sandy beach grain... All this, perfectly coordinated by Matteo. Nothing was to much asked : from trips to desired accessories. Nice setting, hot water with pressure, towels, bathrobes, airco, refrigerator, etc... We wanted to relive our wedding and men, we did : they designed a lovely 'patio' and we had emotional moments . (i hope they put it on their website) So, for all the newly weds and those who want 'a piece of heaven' : BOOK! Greetings from Belgium : Michel & Virginie
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017