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Turtle Bay Beach Club

3.0 star property
Wiggle your toes in Watamu's soft sand, pedal along the scenic coast, then return to this peaceful beachside retreat for relaxation.

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Turtle Bay Beach Club sits just steps from Watamu Beach. Visitors can soak in the spa tub after a day of exploring, dine at one of the three restaurants on the property, or simply lounge by the pool where sun beds and umbrellas provide comfortable spots to unwind.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room Single Use

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Watamu, Turtle Bay Beach Club is on the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. With snorkeling, windsurfing, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Watamu travel guide
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Mida Creek Road, Watamu, 80202

What's nearby

  • 655566604
    Watamu Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset in Kenya - Mida Creek in Watamu
    Mida Creek
    7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Malindi Beach
    Malindi Beach
    29 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Prawn Lake
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ruins of Gedi
    17 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon
    9 min walk
  • Willy Beach Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Amici Miei Pastries Bar
    2 min drive
  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Sunset Beach Restaurant
    4 min drive

About this property

Turtle Bay Beach Club

All-inclusive resort near Watamu Beach
Consider a stay at Turtle Bay Beach Club and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a playground and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • A gift shop, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 145 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

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

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 4500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Turtle Bay Beach Club have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Turtle Bay Beach Club 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 Turtle Bay Beach Club?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Turtle Bay Beach Club?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Turtle Bay Beach Club provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 4500 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Turtle Bay Beach Club?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Turtle Bay Beach Club located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watamu resort is within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. Mida Creek is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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

Turtle Bay Beach Club Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was as promised and clean. The food and drinks were very good and staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely return and recommend this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort rates excellent on all counts. Cleanliness is top notch. Staff are super friendly. Not our first visit and will not be our last but this is paradise on a plate in Mama Africa
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort really surprised me. It has an optimal quality-price ratio. The athmosphere is pleasant and relaxed. The beach is really nice and all amenities. It's really clean and well mantained. Water to shower is not salty so you can have a proper shower, not like as many other resorts and hotels in watamu that have salty water. The food is really good (I am Italian and quite fussy about it) lots of variety o dishes and every day is never the same. The Resort staff is exquisite (from the kitchen, waiters, pool area, reception) to ensure you are having a great time and to satisfy all your needs. A BIG thanks to Joseph at Reception that went an extra mile to make sure I was happy during all my stay. I won't hesitate to recommend Turtle Bay to friends and family and will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect family vacation.

Perfect retreat for a family trip with my young boys who loved the pool as well as how close the beach is. The sunbeds are comfortable and the service is stellar!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was great and the staff hospitality excellent. The pool was wonderful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Austine

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

Amazing

Amazing place, children friendly, clean, good food and rooms with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Excellent vacation

It was the most fantastic stay , hotel , food and staff we had in many many years . We loved the place , very relaxing and friendly visitors . I will recommend to friends and family . Joyce our waitress , thanks for making us feel like home 😘
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on the beach in Watamu, proximity to Malindi international airport was super given construction between Mombasa and Watamu! The private adults pool is amazing for those without kids that want a quiet pool. If you are across from the dining/entertainment area though it is loud with music at night until about 12:30 am - next time will request room on the opposite side. I had a wedding blessing that was absolutely incredible - Nancy the planner was the best!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location & on beach, rooms need massive reno

Rooms are in dire need renovations & upgrade. Service is good. Location & beach is amazing including food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool. Excellent service.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is our second time visiting Turtle Bay. We like the staff and their dedication to the environment and community. However the rooms are in need of updating mattresses, bathroom and decorations. Also the music is played late into the night til 12:00am.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are what make the place. They will go above and beyond for you! It’s also beautiful! The rooms are clean and quiet. Not the fanciest hotel in the world but comfortable and comforting. Nothing left to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VISHAL

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff get 12 out 10. Choice of different items in buffet are amazing. This is a 4* and they had king prawns on dinner menu on 21st december with the lower rates before Christmas. We are writing this review from a 5* hotel in malindi owned by a large italian chain on christmas eve and there is no dreams of having prawns on menu. Hands down an amazing experience. Only downside is the general cleanliness. The loos near the pool stink really bad
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
It was perfectly comfortable and the rooms had air conditioning. There was a limited gluten free menu and the included wine was dreadful. The pool was lovely and the staff excellent. It is a but tired. The booking of sunbeds was very tedious as some people rarely even came to the bed while others had no space. The music at night was the same ever day, was not really catered for the needs of the huests that were there and very loud in the bedrooms
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Abbas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average Place .

Overall an average experience staying at this hotel Positives - Friendly Welcoming Staff - Quality of the food was very good - Pool areas are very nice Negatives - Rooms are dated and need a refurb - Not enough Power points in the room - Checkout time says 11 on Hotels.com booking but it was 10am - Shoes went missing from the hotel room. The hotel were not very interested to look into why this had happened.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent vacation facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property even if it is a little bit outdated. Special mention for the staff and hair salon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All inclusive, but share what that means to vacationers. Just because on the beach someone is wearya Turtle Bay T shirt, doesn't mean they work for the Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is unique in the combination of guests it hosts:: I love that even during Kenya's high international tourism season there are always lots of Kenyan families at Turtle Bay. The price is reasonable, and keeps the beauty of the Kenya coast available to the people it belongs to while also showing it off hospitably and beautifully to the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff attitude & very good all inclusive meals. Good size swimming pools. Good beachfront location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darren

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are basic and in need of modernising and decorating - old and dirty, and the doors are very insecure. Service is terrible, most staff are very slow and indifferent, assuming that is you can actually find them. Drinks take an age to arrive and you have to ask several times. If you are looking for cheap and cheerful then the hotel is ok, but it is not somewhere i would choose to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
The place needs some work
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Guest L36

Air conditioning didn’t work, the food was very average, bed was very uncomfortable, the room was firstly when I arrived. The staff we’re constantly trying to over charge. Overall a bad experience
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Curt

Disliked: Staff & service
TV did not work. Staff and even manager called Ken made no effort to fix it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

RICARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena ubicacion. Personal amable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026