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Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Property class: 3.5

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A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by buildings with thatched roofs and white walls. - Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort (Watamu)
A pool area with a thatched-roof building, lush greenery, and a mountain backdrop. - Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort (Watamu)
A resort with a thatched-roof building, a pool with mosaic tiles, and lush greenery. - Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort (Watamu)
A resort with a pool, white buildings, thatched roofs, and tropical landscaping. - Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort (Watamu)
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Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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A resort building with a thatched roof, a pool in front, and a well-maintained garden with tropical plants.

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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A bed with a canopy, white bedding, and red rose petals.

Exclusive Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Watamu, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort 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. With windsurfing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Watamu travel guide
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Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • A beach with a thatched umbrella, wooden lounge chairs, and a clear blue sea.
    Watamu Beach
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A person in a canoe on a calm body of water during sunset.
    Mida Creek
    10 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • A beach with a boat on the water and the sun setting in the background.
    Malindi Beach
    28 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Prawn Lake
    6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi
    16 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Yummy Dishes
    11 min drive
  • Isla Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Willy Beach Restaurant
    18 min walk
  • Hemingways Bar
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 10 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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 debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort 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 Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Watamu Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 4.3 mi (6.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tullio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff... Swimming pool very big. Beautiful villa very new, made with very good taste.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024