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Rafiki Village

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star luxury aparthotel near Watamu Beach

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Living area
Interior
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County, 1544
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪13 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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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Close to the beach.You'll find Watamu Beach and Mida Creek within 3 miles (5 km) of this aparthotel. Prawn Lake and Ruins of Gedi are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mida Creek - 11 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 28 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Mambrui Beach - 46 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yummy Dishes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Da Raso - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wasafi Swahili Dishes - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rafiki Village

4.5-star luxury aparthotel near Watamu Beach
As a guest of Rafiki Village, you'll find an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 beach bars. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The luxury Rafiki Village also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Watamu aparthotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars on the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Rafiki Village offers 10 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Watamu aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 3 beach bars
  • Chef service

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park 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: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
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, 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to midnight.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rafiki Village to the airport?

Rafiki Village is 12 mi (29-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rafiki Village have an airport shuttle?

Rafiki Village offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 130 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Rafiki Village to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 14-minute walk from Watamu Beach and 14 mi (37-min drive) from Malindi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rafiki Village offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rafiki Village, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rafiki Village?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Rafiki Village?

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

Is there free parking at Rafiki Village?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Rafiki Village have a pool?

Rafiki Village features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to midnight.

Does Rafiki Village have a spa?

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

How close is Rafiki Village to downtown Watamu?

Rafiki Village is 0.2 mi away from Watamu.

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