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Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

3.5 star property
Villa with free parking, a short walk to Watamu Beach

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Comfort Villa | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils, freezer
Exterior
Fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils, freezer
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View | Front of property

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Exclusive Villa | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi

Exclusive Villa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Freezer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 30 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

Villa with free parking, a short walk to Watamu Beach
This smoke-free villa features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden. All 10 villas have 2 bedrooms and feature free WiFi. Other amenities available to guests include kitchens, refrigerators, and stovetops.
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Accommodations at this 3.5-star villa have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

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

Property is also known as

Rafiki Tamu Residential Watamu
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Watamu
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa Watamu

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 at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

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

Eco-friendliness

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

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

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

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