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Villas Watamu Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Watamu Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Turtle Bay Road Plot 546, Watamu, 80202
  • Place, Prawn Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mida Creek
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Watamu

In Watamu .You'll be steps from Prawn Lake and a 5-minute walk from Watamu Beach. Also, Mida Creek is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ruins of Gedi is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 22 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 35 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Marine Park - 37 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villas Watamu Resort

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Watamu Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Villas Watamu Resort. Free self parking is available.

This Beaux Arts Watamu hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 22 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Villas Watamu Resort offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and ceiling fans. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 30 2022 to April 29 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Villas Watamu Resort

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Villas Watamu
Villas Watamu Resort
Watamu Resort
Watamu Villas
Watamu Villas Resort
Villas Watamu Resort Hotel
Villas Watamu Resort Watamu
Villas Watamu Resort Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villas Watamu Resort to the airport?

Villas Watamu Resort is 15.5 mi (42-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villas Watamu Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Villas Watamu Resort.

How close is Villas Watamu Resort to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Watamu Beach and 15.6 mi (49-min drive) from Malindi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villas Watamu Resort offer free breakfast?

Villas Watamu Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villas Watamu Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Villas Watamu Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villas Watamu Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Villas Watamu Resort have a pool?

Villas Watamu Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Villas Watamu Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Villas Watamu Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Villas Watamu Resort to downtown Watamu?

Villas Watamu Resort is 2.8 mi away from Watamu.

Villas Watamu Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Henk, Tanzania

no manager

had a good stay but would have liked the manager to be around. Did not see a manager for our complete stay and we had to check out with the askari a day early as the manager did not work on Sunday.

6/10 Okay

Byford, Bedford, England

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Villas Watamu Resort

Although the resort was beautifully presented, we were the only guests there. This gave us an uncomfortable feeling. The breakfast service was very slow, even after informing staff that we had to leave promptly to catch a flight at Mombasa. The worst part of the stay was on check out when I was informed that payment could not be accepted by credit card. Overall, disappointing. I would not stay again or recommend the resort to anyone.

2/10 Terrible

KATHY, HOUSTON, TEXAS

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

All show and no go

1. phone went to fax when called when trying to locate the venue because we were arriving late 2. manager just stared at me when I told her the difficulty in reaching the hotel 3. lighting was out along the walkway. had to use flashlights to find our way to the room 4. dead bugs in room 5. huge spider in towels 6. clogged sinks 7. no hot water any of the nights 8. no window covers in bathroom 9. toilets didn't flush well. 10. night manager questioned why we didn't tell her our concerns...we told the day manager. Who knew I was supposed to tell one and not the other. 11. maintenance crew left wet paw prints in our room while attempting to address the hot water issue. 12. when checking out, no manager was there for us to speak to. What a shock. WOULDN'T STAY THERE AGAIN EVEN IF IT WAS FREE!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel close to the beach

Villas Watamu is a brand new hotel with a nice location, friendly staff and good management. The layout of the villas is pretty and the swimming pool is simply excellent. The breakfast was nice too. The villas have a large verandah/patio with a couch - nice place to hang out in the evening or have breakfast in the morning. The bathrooms were nice and the AC in the bedroom was the best i have had in Kenya! The location is safe and accessible - a five minute walk to the beach and the Watamu Marine Park. While Watamu is a lovely place and Villas Watamu room rates are reasonable than the surrounding resorts, I am not sure I would come back and stay again at any of these hotels. East Africa has plenty of lovely places to visit where you can find nice accommodation at a fraction of the prices in Watamu,. This place essentially caters to an international clientele and this is reflected in the service and prices. It is time for local entrepreneurs to put ACs in spare rooms and rent them out!

10/10 Excellent

Teresafigurelli, Roma

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

Very nice bungalow

I appreciate the position. It is very good for point of start too see watamu , beachs and malindi. Even if there is no private beach of the hotel . It is near everywhere. Very good if i want to visit around . The staff Who work there are very mind and help full for everything. The garden is beautiful and u fill at home. Very good

8/10 Good

Eleonora, Пермь

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Вилла, очень красивая, очень опрятный и красивый сад. Всё очень чисто.Хороший и не дорогой ресторан.

8/10 Good

cristian, Rimini

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

un piccolo angolo di paradiso

hotel composto da villette immerso nel verde. Posizionato un po' fuori dal centro di Watamu, ma raggiungibile in 5 minuti di tuk tuk (ape car) e in 10 minuti a piedi si arriva a spiaggia. camera molto grande, con letto a baldacchino e zanzariera; grande terrazzone. Ci sono diversi insetti, ma è completamente immerso nel verde e nelle palme per cui è inevitabile! E comunque ogni sera la ragazza delle pulizie passava a dare il prodotto in camera per le zanzare, e non abbiamo mai avuto problemi a dormire. Bellissima piscina, molto pulita. Ottima la colazione, e ottimo cibo a pranzo e cena, con scelta di pesce e carne tutti i giorni. Atmosfera molto tranquilla, anche perché posizionato fuori dal centro città. Appena fuori dal resort ci si ritrova immersi in un villaggio africano, e si respira così il vero spirito africano. Consigliato per chi vuole stare in relax e ha bisogno di riposo!!!

10/10 Excellent

markus, Sverige

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

Mysigt och extremt trevlig personal

Jag och min flickvän tillbringade tre nätter här. Underbar hotellmiljö i tropisk trädgård. 5-6 minuter gång genom byn till närmaste strand och 10 min med tuk tuk till andra privata stränder. God mat och bra service. Det var lite gäster på hotellet så man fick god kontakt med personalen. Känns familjärt och trevligt. Enkla å rena rum, djup bol för dom som inte gillar havet. En del säger att det är dyrare i malindi än tex mombasa men vi uppfattade den som helt tvärt om. rekomenderar dock om ni ska hit på semestern att bo några nätter i bamburi ca 2 timmar söder ut. Kostar ungefär 8000 shilling med taxi.

10/10 Excellent

Marika, Switzerland

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

Herrliche Oase!

Etwas abgelegen, nicht am Strand dafür eine herrliche Oase! Sehr freundliches Personal, Essen wenig Auswahl, dafür gut und frisch zubereitet, sehr schöne Gartenanlage und wunderbare Veranda vor Villa! :-)