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GK Palm Resort Watamu

2.5 star property
Travelers can relax in ocean-view gardens at this resort before diving into adventures, finding the perfect balance of tranquility and excitement

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GK Palm Resort Watamu offers families an oceanside retreat with local cuisine breakfasts and sunny relaxation on the garden terrace or playground. Guests enjoy high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, and outdoor entertainment, with attentive staff enhancing their stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Outdoor pool

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Watamu, GK Palm Resort Watamu is near 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Watamu travel guide
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Watamu Beach Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • 655566604
    Watamu Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hardworking fishing boat in Malindi #beach #lifeatexpedia #sunset
    Malindi Beach
    27 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Mida Creek
    8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi
    15 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Mambrui Beach
    45 min drive - 27.5 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon
    2 min drive
  • Papa Remo Ristorante
    3 min drive
  • Sunset Beach Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    13 min walk
  • Amici Miei Pastries Bar
    13 min walk

About this property

GK Palm Resort Watamu

Family-friendly hotel near Watamu Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at GK Palm Resort Watamu. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 90 rooms have comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Hydromassage showers and bidets
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is GK Palm Resort Watamu pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GK Palm Resort Watamu located?

This family-friendly Watamu hotel is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) away.

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Reviews

GK Palm Resort Watamu Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abdikair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Milu

The property was a bit difficulty to locate. By the time we got there they had allocated our rooms to others. Why? Because we didn't call to confirm that we were coming. I didn't know that was a requirement. Anyway, we got rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024