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Eco Villas Watamu

Property class: 3
3-star lodge near Watamu Beach

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A thatched-roof building with a central open space, surrounded by a stone pathway and greenery.
A pool area with a thatched-roof structure and lush greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A covered outdoor seating area with stone flooring, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.
A row of thatched-roof cottages with a well-maintained garden path.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Gede Watamu Road, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80202
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mida Creek
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Prawn Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Patio, Pool View

A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden door, and a stone floor.

Standard Double Room, Patio, Pool View

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Terrace, Garden View

A room with two beds, each with a canopy. There are two nightstands and a bench. The room has a green wall and a patterned carpet.

Triple Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Villa, Terrace, Pool View

A room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a door.

Family Villa, Terrace, Pool View

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

A room with two beds, each with a canopy. There are two nightstands and a bench. The room has a green wall and a patterned carpet.

Twin Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Watamu

In Watamu .You'll find Watamu Beach and Mida Creek within 2 miles (3 km) of this lodge. Also, Prawn Lake 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 - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mida Creek - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Kipepeo Butterfly Project - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 13 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yummy Dishes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Isla Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hemingways Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Eco Villas Watamu

3-star lodge near Watamu Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Eco Villas Watamu. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Watamu lodge is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Eco Villas Watamu offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. This Watamu lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (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

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KES 10 for adults and KES 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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

  • Pets: KES 5 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately KES 10 for adults and KES 5 for children
  • Pet fee: KES 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Echo Villas Watamu Lodge

Echo Villas Lodge

Echo Villas

Echo Villas Watamu

Eco Villas Watamu Lodge

Eco Villas Watamu Watamu

Eco Villas Watamu Lodge Watamu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Eco Villas Watamu to the airport?

Eco Villas Watamu is 11 mi (29-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Eco Villas Watamu?

As of Sep 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eco Villas Watamu on Sep 17, 2026 start from $51, 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 Eco Villas Watamu have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Eco Villas Watamu.

How close is Eco Villas Watamu to the beach?

This lodge is 1.6 mi (5-min drive) from Watamu Beach and 13 mi (35-min drive) from Malindi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Eco Villas Watamu offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Eco Villas Watamu, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of KES 10 for adults and KES 5 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Eco Villas Watamu?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Eco Villas Watamu?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Eco Villas Watamu?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Eco Villas Watamu have a pool?

Eco Villas Watamu features an outdoor pool.

Does Eco Villas Watamu have a restaurant?

Eco Villas Watamu is home to Echo, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Eco Villas Watamu have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Eco Villas Watamu to downtown Watamu?

Eco Villas Watamu is 1.2 mi away from Watamu.

Eco Villas Watamu Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maya

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

We love Eco Villas

We are students from the UK travelling up the coast of Kenya and absolutely loved our stay at Eco Villas. Juliette was so friendly and welcoming and cooked delicious home-made samosas. We would definitely come again here. All the staff are lovely and happy to help with anything!
The pool
Outside our villa
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andrzej

Disliked: Staff & service

Electricity unreliable

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 with electric problems on the Coast. We didn`t receive any kind of proposal for refund for that unconvenience. We suggest: before renting make sure you are located in the house on western side of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hans Jürg

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Ventilator extrem laut Allgemeiner Zustand der Anlage
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon accueil, endroit paisible à l'écart du bruit, jardin reposant et belle piscine. Excellent rapport qualité prix mais petit déjeuner non inclus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ich kann dieses wunderschöne Paradies jedem empfehlen. Es war das absolute Paradies für uns am Ende unserer Reise durch Kenia. Eine sehr familiäre und innige Beziehung, obwohl wir nur 5 Nächte dort waren. Granny und ihre Tochter und das Personal wie Sophie waren alle sehr gastfreundlich. Das Essen war frisch und lecker, einfach fantastisch. Der Pool, die Zimmer und allgemein die Anlage waren ständig sauber und gepflegt. Eigentlich 5 Sterne ! So etwas Schönes und Warmes haben wir selten gesehen. Asante Sana!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agnes is a good host and was very kind to us during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

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

Top!

Die vielen tollen Bewertungen sind absolut gerechtfertigt! Das Preis /Leistungsverhältnis ist unschlagbar, die Lage ist absolut kein Problem! Ganz besonders hervorzuheben ist die unvergleichliche Gastfreundschaft und die tolle Atmosphäre, Service ist perfekt,es fehlt an nichts! Freunde waren gleichzeitig in einem 3x so teuren 4 Sterne Hotel am Strand und waren enttäuscht. Watamu ist sehr italienisch geprägt, in vielen Unterkünften sind Nicht-Italiener Gäste 2 Klasse. Das Echo Villas ist in jeder Hinsicht absolut 1. Wahl in Watamu, wir würden jederzeit wieder hin obwohl wir sonst eher gehobenere Unterkünfte buchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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