Watamu

Travel Guide

A sandy beach with clear water, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a partly cloudy sky.
Three starfish on a sandy beach with seaweed and debris.
A sandy beach with large rock formations and clear blue water.
A person in a canoe on a calm body of water during sunset.
A pier extending into the water with a sunset in the background.

Where to stay in Watamu

Find the best Watamu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Watamu Village

Watamu Village might not have many top sights, but Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Turtle Bay Area

While Turtle Bay Area might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi.

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

4.5 out of 5
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County
The price is SAR 854 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
SAR 854
SAR 1,008 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay, the staff were all so friendly and helpful, the setting is beautiful, food is great, couldn't have asked for a better experience."

Reviewed on 9 October 2026

Hemingways Watamu
Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
Jacaranda Road Watamu
The price is SAR 544 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
SAR 544
SAR 642 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Watamu. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (40 reviews)
"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly"

Reviewed on 24 March 2026

Sun Palm Beach Resort
Medina Palms

Medina Palms

4.5 out of 5
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road Watamu
The price is SAR 1,147 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
SAR 1,147
SAR 1,354 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Good hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Reviewed on 1 September 2026

Medina Palms
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nyumba Sara (sea front villa)

Nyumba Sara (sea front villa)

watamu Contea di Kilifi
Stay at this villa in Watamu. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Nyumba Sara è una bellissima villa fronte mare. Curata in ogni dettaglio, eccezionalmente pulita e dotata di ogni comfort. È inoltre molto caratteristica e arredata in stile keniota. Posizione super comoda, vicino alla spiaggia e al villaggio di Watamu. Il personale è fantastico: Santa il cuoco e ..."

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Nyumba Sara (sea front villa)
Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Watamu Kilifi County
Stay at this apartment in Watamu. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Amazing as advertised
"Everything was just as pictured and described. Beautiful house in a wonderful location. Jane was a great help."

Reviewed on 6 August 2019

Fantastic 3 bedroom Penthouse apartment overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Rafiki Village

Rafiki Village

3 out of 5
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road Watamu Kilifi County
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Watamu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Watamu Beach and Ruins of Gedi are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Nydelig område med fantastisk basseng midt mellom husene. Store rom med deilig uteområde (balkong). Tilbereding av frokost som ble servert på balkongen - topp start på dagen. Hyggelige ansatte."

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Rafiki Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Watamu attractions