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Trio Villas Watamu is situated in Watamu and has a private pool and pool views. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The villa features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Incredible, we loved every moment. Samuel, Ken and Sharon were all so welcoming and went above and beyond, we felt right at home. We worked remotely here for a week and it was the only place in watamu we were able to work, due to the great wifi and if there was a power cut Samuel had the generator on straight away. These villas are just breathtaking! If you go to watamu stay here! We loved every moment and will definitely be back.

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9.3
Wonderful
13 reviews
Price from
$78.66
per night

Located in Watamu, 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Jua Resort provides accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking and a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Papa Remo Beach. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.7 km away and Malindi Marine National Park is 18 km from the villa.

The staff at the resort were incredibly friendly and helpful, always going above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable.The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, and I especially appreciated the comfortable beds and pillows. The highlight for me was definitely the food - the resort has several on-site chefs that served us a variety of local cuisines, and every dish I tried was absolutely delicious. The resort also offered a range of activities and excursions for guests to enjoy, including snorkeling, diving,dhow rides,There is truly something for everyone here, whether you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an adventure-filled getaway. Overall, I highly recommend Rafiki Jua to anyone looking for a memorable stay in Watamu. The combination of stunning natural scenery, excellent service, and fantastic food make it a top-notch resort that I can't wait to visit again. 👌🌊🏊‍♀️🌴🍽️

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9.4
Wonderful
17 reviews
Price from
$91.52
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort is situated in Watamu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

A fairytale day! Upon arrival we were greeted by smiling staff who escorted us to our second floor apartment. Here we found ourselves on a huge balcony, where we then dined with a view of the pool and the starry sky. The apartment was perfect: clean and with a nice flower arrangement on the bed to welcome us. The location is fantastic: just cross the road to get to one of the most beautiful beaches in Watamu and in less than 5 minutes by motorbike or 15 on foot from the city center. In the staff there was even a cook, that based on our choice, made us a typical and cheap local dinner. To end our night we had a swim in the pool looking at the stars...a very special moment. We can only recommend Nadia & Ale house to everyone to be spoiled in a fabulous location.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$50.78
per night

Nyumba Nyekundu in Watamu provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 1.1 km from Garoda Beach.

Very peaceful and quez place to bond with your loved one

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9.1
Wonderful
74 reviews
Price from
$59.85
per night

Set in Watamu, Paka House-Rafiki Village offers accommodation with a private pool, a balcony and pool views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

This my second time here and I love it. The owner is super responsive on the phone, workers are friendly, helpful and available with no intrusion, the pool is big and well maintained, the location is perfect, and the house well equipped with everything you need.

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9.1
Wonderful
12 reviews
Price from
$80
per night

The spacious villa with a terrace and garden views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 7 bathrooms with a bidet. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The villa offers bed linen, towels and ironing service.

Everything is exactly as you see on the photos.. Nothing was exaggerated.. Perfect place for kids and family

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9.3
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$400
per night

Located in Watamu, less than 1 km from Watamu Bay Beach and a 11-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach, Tembo House - Rafiki Village provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This recently renovated villa is located 2.1 km from Mapango Beach and 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

Anna always did our breakfast and she’s so kind, she cleaned and organized our house we always came home to a clean room

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9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$92
per night

Featuring a garden, private pool and pool views, Linda's Little Lincoln is located in Watamu. The property has garden and city views, and is a few steps from Mapango Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

It is a short walk to the nearest beach, where there are plenty of small restaurants and bars. The area is quite safe as there are two hotels in the local vicinity. Very peaceful in the evenings, even with the close vicinity of the hotels. Mohamed, our contact, was extremely helpful and managed to resolve the dew small issues that we had.

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8.5
Very Good
11 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

Located just 2.2 km from Watamu Bay Beach, Delicious House, Watamu 2-bedroom with own compound free parking and wifi offers accommodation in Watamu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.8 km from Mapango Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Turtle Bay Beach.

Responsive host. Very friendly staff

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8.5
Very Good
17 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Garoda House Turtle Bay [ Jacuzzi ☆☆☆☆☆ ] Kilifi is set in Watamu. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa has a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

Nice facilities and pretty good pool. AC worked great. Staff was very helpful.

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8.3
Very Good
15 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

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  • Rafiki Jua Resort
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 18 reviews

    Just a 8-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach and 1.2 miles from Mapango Beach, Rafiki Jua Resort features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden and a terrace.

    New resort and kind staff always ready to help you with any request

  • Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 59 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach and 1.1 miles from Mapango Beach, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden.

    Great location, clean rooms, great hosts, great pool

  • Trio Villas Watamu
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 13 reviews

    Featuring pool views, Trio Villas Watamu in Watamu provides accommodations and an outdoor swimming pool. There's a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay.

    Beautiful clean apartment, distance to beach 15 mins walk.

  • Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort is a recently renovated villa in Watamu where guests can make the most of the infinity pool and garden.

  • Nyumba Nyekundu
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 73 reviews

    Nyumba Nyekundu in Watamu provides adults-only accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Very peaceful and quez place to bond with your loved one

  • Tembo House - Rafiki Village
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Tembo House - Rafiki Village is a recently renovated villa in Watamu where guests can make the most of the outdoor swimming pool and garden.

  • Garoda House Turtle Bay [ Jacuzzi ☆☆☆☆☆ ] Kilifi
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews

    A 9-minute walk from Short Beach in Watamu, Garoda House Turtle Bay [ Jacuzzi ☆☆☆☆☆ ] Kilifi provides accommodations with access to a hot tub.

    The boys are very friendly and helpful. The kitchen is good equipped.

  • Twiga House Resort [ Piscina ☆☆☆☆☆ ] Pearl Beach
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Just a 8-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach and 1.2 miles from Watamu Bay Beach, Twiga House Resort [ Piscina ☆☆☆☆☆ ] Pearl Beach features accommodations in Watamu with an open-air bath, massage...

These cottages in Watamu have options with FREE cancellation

  • Paka House-Rafiki Village
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews

    A 13-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach in Watamu, Paka House-Rafiki Village features accommodations with access to a solarium.

    Location is good, very helpful staff and the owner was easy to communicate to.

  • Linda's Little Lincoln
    Free cancellation options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Offering an indoor pool and a garden, Linda's Little Lincoln in Watamu is close to Watamu Bay Beach and Turtle Bay Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is a few steps from Mapango Beach.

    Beautiful place and private pool. Secluded. Home is very nice.

  • Delicious House, Watamu 2-bedroom with own compound free parking and wifi
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 17 reviews

    Just 1.1 miles from Mapango Beach and a 19-minute walk from Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Delicious House, Watamu 2-bedroom with own compound free parking and wifi features accommodations in Watamu with a...

    Casa molto grande ad uso esclusivo immersa nel verde

  • 2 Bedroom Mangrove Cottage with Private Pool
    Free cancellation options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 32 reviews

    Offering a garden, 2 Bedroom Mangrove Cottage with Private Pool features accommodations in Watamu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Early check-in, privacy, cleanliness and serene night

  • Villa white sands
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Villa white sands is located in Watamu, just a 2-minute walk from Turtle Bay Beach and 1.4 miles from Mapango Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Jiweleupe house
    Free cancellation options available

    Jiweleupe house offers accommodations in Watamu, a 19-minute walk from Mapango Beach and 1.5 miles from Watamu Bay Beach. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking.

  • Kilulu Island
    Free cancellation options available

    Kilulu Island is a recently renovated villa in Watamu where guests can make the most of the private beach area and garden.

  • mascottecave
    Free cancellation options available

    Mascottecave offers accommodations in Watamu, 12 miles from Arabuko Sokoke National Park and 16 miles from Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

Traveling by car? These cottages in Watamu offer free parking!

  • Bingo House Watamu, A Modern 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool, A Kids Heaven
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 6 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Turtle Bay Beach and 0.8 miles from Mapango Beach, Bingo House Watamu, A Modern 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool, A Kids Heaven features accommodations in Watamu, with a garden and...

    The facility is fantastic, the staff were excellent and the meals were great.

  • Bianca and Pietro House
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 28 reviews

    Offering inner courtyard views, Bianca and Pietro House in Watamu features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Das pessoas, super gentis e educadas sempre dispostas a ajudar.

  • White bay pianoB
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach and 1.2 miles from Watamu Bay Beach, White bay pianoB features accommodations in Watamu with a garden.

  • Nakupenda House
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 1 review

    Offering an infinity pool and a garden, Nakupenda House in Watamu is close to Watamu Bay Beach and Papa Remo Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Banana House Villas
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Banana House Villas is a recently renovated vacation home in Watamu where guests can make the most of the outdoor swimming pool and garden.

  • PWANI HOUSE cottage

    Just a 2-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach and 1.1 miles from Watamu Bay Beach, PWANI HOUSE cottage features accommodations in Watamu with a garden.

  • Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, 3 bedrooms house at Watamu 100 m away from the beach with shared pool furnished terrace and wifi offers accommodations in Watamu.

  • Villa Isla del Amore
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 50 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Papa Remo Beach and 1.1 miles from Watamu Bay Beach, Villa Isla del Amore features accommodations in Watamu with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and barbecue facilities.

    Beautiful house and garden, private swimming pool, helpful staff!

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Cottages That Guests Love in Watamu

  • Avg. price/night: $115
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 50 reviews
    We had a great time in Villa Isla, spending most of our time at the pool. Juma, our host was amazing and always there when we needed assistance of any sorts. The house was cozy which we really enjoyed.
    Mercy
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $61.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 129 reviews
    Liked the Bungalow, felt nice and private with a "garden". Liked the mosquito nets, cozy to hear all the sounds outside in the night even if it take a night or two to get used to. It's situated by the Garoda beach which definitely is one of the most beautiful beaches in Watamu. Very quiet and relaxing place. Friendly and helpful staff.
    Thérèse
    Family with young children
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 364 reviews
    We stayed in the beach cottage, which is in a wonderful spot right on the beach, with an amazing view of the sea. The house is charming, and Chef Mo made us a fabulous curry with chapatis! We hope to get a chance to go back one day.
    Ellen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $82
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 32 reviews
    It was a home away from home! Agnes and her team took me in and cared for me, gave me tips, and fed me. The room is very spacious and pretty. I loved to have my own seating area infront of my bungalow although I preferred to sit in the main area on a couch cuddling the dogs.
    Larissa
    Solo traveler
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews
    A very warm welcome from the Managenent Rooms are out of this world, very uniquely designed. Wow A romantic valentines dinner by the pool was special.
    Manraj
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 218 reviews
    Kobe was paradise! The location was idyllic, room very spacious and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, food delicious and very good value. The ambience was peaceful, chic and relaxing. Pools were quiet and super clean. The beach was easily accessible and good for walks into Watamu. We will be back!
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $61.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 129 reviews
    Kind and helpful team, cottage in great position on the beautiful Garoda beach, nice small restaurant with tasty food. Special mention for the manager Benjamin, the cook Mapenzi and our housekeeper Fatima. We’ll come back
    felice
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $71.40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 54 reviews
    The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Its private and quiet. Staff are pleasant. Perfect location.
    Natalie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $82
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 49 reviews
    What a discovery! Booked one night with my girlfriend and ended up staying five. We've had our own bungalow in a very beautiful hotel garden with pool. There's also an open-walled restaurant and areas with comfortable seats and couches. Great place to read and relax. Overall we were absolutely happy finding this place. Thank you!
    Lederle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $61.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 129 reviews
    The place was amazing. Beautiful cottage and we were taken care of expertly by Fatima (*****).
    Teddy
    Group