The ONE

Property class: 4

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At The ONE, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, 2 poolside bars, and a beach bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a Swedish massage, a body scrub, or a manicure/pedicure. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Irish cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, snorkeling, and volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a garden.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a small table with flowers, and a wall with a painting.

Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern, well-lit room with a sofa, a small table with flowers, a bed with a white sheet, wooden cabinets, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a potted plant with bird of paradise flowers, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Watamu, The ONE is next to a golf course and on a private beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. Kayaking, scuba diving, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Watamu travel guide
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Kanani Road, Watamu, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • A beach with a thatched umbrella, wooden lounge chairs, and a clear blue sea.
    Watamu Beach
    8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • A person in a canoe on a calm body of water during sunset.
    Mida Creek
    20 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Ancient stone ruins with a large tree in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
    Malindi Beach
    21 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Prawn Lake
    16 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Ruins of Gedi
    20 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Isla Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Hemingways Bar
    11 min drive
  • Wasafi Swahili Dishes
    9 min drive
  • Papaya Beach Bar
    10 min drive

About this property

The ONE

  • Upscale family-friendly resort adjacent to a golf course
  • Consider a stay at The ONE and take advantage of 2 poolside bars, a beach bar, and an art gallery on site. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a Swedish massage, a body scrub, or a manicure/pedicure. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Irish cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, snorkeling, and volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • An outdoor tennis court, outdoor furniture, and beach umbrellas
    • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All 150 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free infant beds and free extra beds
    • Rainfall showers, bidets, and shower/tub combinations
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at The ONE are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Frequently asked questions

Does The ONE have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is The ONE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The ONE?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The ONE?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The ONE?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is The ONE located?

Located in Watamu, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Watamu Beach, Mida Creek, and Prawn Lake. Kipepeo Butterfly Project and Ruins of Gedi are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The ONE Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff were not helpful to clients requests. Okay to stay but not for a dream experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff 10/10, reservation platform is scam, i booked rooms with breakfast. At hotel without Breakfast, scan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good, food was horrible! We had to eat outside the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The site is excellent. But: - Staff very pleasant - advertised as few slot available but number of customers never exceeded a dozen or five percent of total. - Cost is very expensive compared to what is offered - Acces is difficult and google direction was for another hotel - for a full board choice of food was very limited and beverage was not included - No snack available.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

WiFi and TV problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacaranda bay - remote location but worth it

I visited The One during off season and covid mitigation rules, and due to this circunstances, I was surprisingly the only customer in the whole large resort. I got very warm welcome and free upgrade to a seafront apartment. Nothing major to complain other than the TV in the apartment did not work, neither did the wifi for some occasions. The resort location is remote from watamu bay and basic services but the hotel have good restaurant and other facilities. I managed to get a cheap uber from Malindi Airport to the Obe but to return I needed to order an expensive (3000ksh) taxi due to the remote location and lack of cars. It is possible to do kite surfing in a nearby resort. Jacaranda bay is amazing due to its gorgeous white banks that emerge in low tides.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera sempre pulita con vista stupenda sulla baia di watamu. Due piscine grandi. Cibo in abbondanza ed ottimo. Personale attento a soddisfare le esigenze dei clienti. Siamo rimasti più che soddisfatti della nostra scelta.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale super! Alessandro un cameriere molto gentile e preparato, parla benissimo italiano. Tutti in generale disponibili e carini. Cucina ok pesce buono. Pulizia ok. A 2 passi da una spiaggia stupenda. Grazie!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Natural beauty. Spacious and many beautiful indigenous trees. Excellent ocean access.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutley enjoyed my stay here. The service was top Notch and the facilities were clean and comfortable. Looking forward to a future stay again at the one.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place and very attentive staff. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Van der weide

Food was very good ,no WiFi ,bad draft beer,door was bad to open,payed ksh 2500 for A new kea,manager runs S when you have complains,dont go there during the week
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
If you are planning a relaxation get-away, this is the place for you. Although getting to the location was a bit tedious because of the 5km or so stretch of bad road before the resort, the resort environment itself was quite nice. The rooms were quite spacious and comfortable. The food could have been a lot better. I also think the hotel could have organized a lot more activities or made shuttles available for guests who want to venture into town. The WiFi was initially strong, but it developed problems towards the end of my stay. That said, the view from the rooms or the resort grounds are to-die-for. Amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019