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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A sandy patio with white chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with turquoise waters and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central wooden column, a white sofa, a pink chair, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Kobe Suite Resort

2.5 km from Watamu Beach

Laurie

$175

$206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with white railings, two white chairs with striped cushions, a small table with a bottle and flowers, and a view of the sea with a palm tree and boats.

A resort with a beach, multiple swimming pools, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

2. Hemingways Watamu

1.5 km from Watamu Beach

Pilar

$228

$268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.

A room with a view of a beach and palm trees, featuring a white sofa and a small table.

A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A hot tub area with wooden benches and lanterns providing ambient lighting.

3. Medina Palms

Turtle Bay Area, 1.2 km from Watamu Beach

Loris

$306

$361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A resort with a pool surrounded by thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A beach view from a covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, white cushioned seating, and a view of the ocean with boats.

A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and several boats. There are palm trees and beach chairs visible.

A resort with thatched-roof cottages, palm trees, and a clear view of the sea.

4. Blue Bay Village

2 km from Watamu Beach

EMMA R

$173

$204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.

A reception desk with a sign reading "LION RESORT & SPA".

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and well-lit pathways.

Two women sitting on wooden chairs under a covered area with a view of the ocean.

5. AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu Village, 3 km from Watamu Beach

Vanessa

$97

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A wooden interior with a thatched roof, multiple seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a sofa with cushions, a wooden table with decorative items, and a stone wall.

A pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by vibrant bougainvillea and yellow flowers.

6. Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Turtle Bay Area, 1.6 km from Watamu Beach

kim

$81

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An aerial view of a coastal town with a curving road, clear blue waters, and scattered buildings.

A resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

A white building with multiple balconies, a thatched-roof structure, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

7. Watamu Ascot Hotel

Watamu Village, 3.1 km from Watamu Beach

Igor

$82

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with clear waters, a sandy beach, and several small islands.

A paved entrance area with a covered structure, palm trees, and a fence.

A stage with a red carpet, floral decorations, and a white backdrop.

8. Watamu Adventist Resort

Watamu Village, 2.7 km from Watamu Beach

$22

$27 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A traditional thatched-roof building with a stone pathway leading to a covered entrance.

A bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and tables, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

9. The One Watamu Bay

Watamu Village, 2.6 km from Watamu Beach

$267

$315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and large windows allowing natural light.

A four-poster bed with a white canopy, a bedside table, a mirror, and a shelf with a radio.

A spacious outdoor lounge area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, under a covered roof with ceiling fans.

A narrow stone pathway flanked by potted plants and a white wall with a woven door.

10. Paradise Lagoon B&B

Watamu Village, 3.1 km from Watamu Beach

$45

$53 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A poolside area with outdoor seating and a restaurant in the background.

A courtyard with a pathway, palm trees, and a building with arches.

A neatly made bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a wall with a decorative pattern.

11. 2 Livu Villas Watamu

Turtle Bay Area, 1 km from Watamu Beach

$108

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and other buildings.

A room with a bed, a table, and a chair. There is a patterned rug on the floor.

A balcony with a wooden bench and a sofa, a table with a white cloth, and a view of palm trees and greenery.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchen area.

12. Solana Studio Apartments watamu

Watamu Village, 3.2 km from Watamu Beach

$130

$153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

13. Visiwa Beach Resort

4.2 km from Watamu Beach

Jeffrey

$168

$198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach area with palm trees.

A beach with palm trees, thatched-roof huts, and lounge chairs.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a canopy, a window with curtains, a wooden door, and a concrete floor.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

14. Diamonds Malindi

20.4 km from Watamu Beach

Brian

$113

$180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A clear pool with rocks, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large framed artwork of a lion's face.

A spacious room with a thatched roof, wicker furniture, a large bed, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A wedding ceremony under a thatched roof with guests seated on either side.

15. Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

19.1 km from Watamu Beach

David

$178

$211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A poolside area with thatched-roof structures, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A beach with a large rock formation and clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bench, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area.

16. The Charming Lonno Lodge

6.5 km from Watamu Beach

EUAN

$313

$369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious, open-plan living area with a high ceiling and a thatched roof. There are multiple seating areas, including a sofa set and a wooden bench. The space is well-lit with natural light and features a large window overlooking a garden.

A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, white chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A pathway leading to a seating area with palm trees and a pond.

A resort with thatched-roof structures, lush greenery, and a clear blue sky.

17. The Lawford Kenya

22.1 km from Watamu Beach

Rupert

$80

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A beachside lounge with thatched roof, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea.

A room with a bed, a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.

A spa area with a pool, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence, overlooking a body of water.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a beach view, a wooden bench, a small table with a vase, and a radiator.

18. Rock and Sea Resort

4.5 km from Watamu Beach

Anonymous traveler

$339

$400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A thatched-roof building with a central open space, surrounded by a stone pathway and greenery.

A row of thatched-roof cottages with a well-maintained garden path.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure and lush greenery.

19. Eco Villas Watamu

3.9 km from Watamu Beach

Hans Jürg

$53

$63 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A thatched-roof bungalow with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a bar with stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

A living room with a sofa, a small table, a cabinet, and a vase with blue feathers.

20. SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI

23 km from Watamu Beach

Roselyne

$69

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Watamu Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kobe Suite Resort	9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Hemingways Watamu	9.2 Wonderful 75 reviews	View
Medina Palms	9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Blue Bay Village	9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
AHG Lion Beach Resort	7.6 Good 20 reviews	View

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Mida Creek

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Listen to the relaxing sound of the water and take some great vacation pics at Mida Creek located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from central Watamu.

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Prawn Lake

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Prawn Lake is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from central Watamu, why not stop by during your stay.

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Ruins of Gedi

8.8/10 (28 reviews)

Ruins of Gedi is just one of the landmarks located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Watamu, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.

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Marine Park

8.6/10 (28 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, Marine Park is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from central Malindi. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Malindi Beach and Silversands Beach.

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