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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 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.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a tropical garden and the ocean.

1. Kobe Suite Resort

2.5 km from Watamu Beach

Laurie

$175

$206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

2. Hemingways Watamu

1.5 km from Watamu Beach

Pilar

$228

$268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

A room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are arched windows and a door leading to another room.

3. Medina Palms

Turtle Bay Area, 1.2 km from Watamu Beach

Loris

$306

$361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

4. Blue Bay Village

2 km from Watamu Beach

EMMA R

$173

$205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

5. AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu Village, 3 km from Watamu Beach

Vanessa

$94

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

A wooden-framed room with a thatched roof, a stone wall, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

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

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 resort with multiple buildings, a parking area, and a beach in the background.

A beachfront property with multiple houses, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

A room with a bed, a chair, and a window.

A swimming pool with a stone deck, surrounded by thatched umbrellas and a building with balconies.

7. Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

Watamu Village, 2.8 km from Watamu Beach

HAKATA

$53

$63 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a thatched-roof building.

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

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

8. Watamu Adventist Resort

Watamu Village, 2.7 km from Watamu Beach

$22

$27 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Two children riding bicycles on a paved pathway with palm trees and a view of the ocean in the background.

A curved white wicker sofa with teal cushions and patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a thatched roof ceiling.

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

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden desk, and a TV.

9. The One Watamu Bay

Watamu Village, 2.6 km from Watamu Beach

$267

$315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

10. Paradise Lagoon B&B

Watamu Village, 3.1 km from Watamu Beach

$45

$53 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

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

11. 2 Livu Villas Watamu

Turtle Bay Area, 1 km from Watamu Beach

$108

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a wooden ceiling beam.

12. Solana Studio Apartments watamu

Watamu Village, 3.2 km from Watamu Beach

$130

$153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

13. Visiwa Beach Resort

4.2 km from Watamu Beach

Jeffrey

$168

$198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

14. The Charming Lonno Lodge

6.5 km from Watamu Beach

EUAN

$313

$369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, a clear pool, and thatched-roof structures.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, and a view through a sliding glass door.

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

15. Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

19.1 km from Watamu Beach

David

$201

$237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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.

16. Eco Villas Watamu

3.9 km from Watamu Beach

Hans Jürg

$53

$63 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 pool area with a thatched roof, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

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.

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 clear blue pool with a wooden pergola and lounge chairs.

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.

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

18. Rock and Sea Resort

4.5 km from Watamu Beach

Anonymous traveler

$339

$400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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.

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

An aerial view of a thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating and a stone-paved area.

19. SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI

23 km from Watamu Beach

Roselyne

$69

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A beach with palm trees, a thatched hut, and wooden lounge chairs.

A beachside seating area with wooden chairs and a wooden structure, overlooking the ocean.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, a thatched roof, and stone flooring.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a thatched umbrella, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

20. Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

20.2 km from Watamu Beach

Maria

$199

$235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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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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