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Villas Watamu Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Villas Watamu Resort sits close to Watamu Beach, offering an upscale retreat with a poolside bar and comfortable loungers. Guests can unwind in the peaceful garden, enjoy meals at the restaurant, or use the babysitting services while creating memorable vacation experiences.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

About the neighborhood

Watamu is home to Villas Watamu Resort. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake.
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Turtle Bay Road Plot 546, Watamu, 80202

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 22 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 35 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Marine Park - 37 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villas Watamu Resort

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Watamu Beach
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Villas Watamu Resort. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with babysitting and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Private yards and wardrobes/closets
  • Childcare services, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 22 buildings
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 30 2022 to April 29 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villas Watamu
Villas Watamu Resort
Watamu Resort
Watamu Villas
Watamu Villas Resort
Villas Watamu Resort Hotel
Villas Watamu Resort Watamu
Villas Watamu Resort Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Villas Watamu Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villas Watamu Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villas Watamu Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villas Watamu Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Villas Watamu Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villas Watamu Resort located?

This family-friendly Watamu hotel is steps from Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach. Mida Creek is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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