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Watamu Ascot Hotel

4.5 star property
Travelers cool off in a refreshing pool surrounded by greenery, play a round on the adjacent 9-hole golf course, or try their luck at various slot machines

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Watamu Ascot Hotel offers golfers easy access to the adjacent 9-hole course, while those seeking relaxation can book a massage at the spa. The garden provides scenic views, and guests connect to free WiFi while lounging by the outdoor pool for a perfectly balanced day.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Patio | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Patio

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Terrace

  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Executive Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Watamu, Watamu Ascot Hotel is in the city center and 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. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Watamu travel guide
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Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80200

What's nearby

  • 655566604
    Watamu Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malindi Beach
    Malindi Beach
    28 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Prawn Lake
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mida Creek
    9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi
    16 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon
    3 min drive
  • Willy Beach Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    14 min walk
  • Amici Miei Pastries Bar
    13 min walk
  • Sunset Beach Restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Watamu Beach
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a casino, and 7 beach bars at Watamu Ascot Hotel. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 20 slot machines, 4 casino gaming tables, and bingo. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a bus station shuttle
  • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at Watamu Ascot Hotel boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like air conditioning and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and childcare services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: KES 590 to 1,700 for adults and KES 590 to 1,700 for children
  • 7 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of KES 2,200; reservation required
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 20 slot machines
  • 4 gaming tables
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bingo
  • Bodyboard
  • Books
  • Casino (1,615 square feet of space)
  • Designer stores
  • Farming classes
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - December 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 8 2026 to July 7 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 5 to July 10:
  • Bar/Lounge
The property will be renovating from April 8 2026 to July 12 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Exterior
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately KES 590 to 1700 for adults, and KES 590 to 1700 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: KES 2200

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Watamu Ascot Hotel Hotel
Watamu Ascot Hotel Watamu
Watamu Ascot Hotel Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Watamu Ascot Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Watamu Ascot Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Watamu Ascot Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Watamu Ascot Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Watamu Ascot Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Watamu, this luxury hotel is steps from Watamu Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Watamu Ascot Hotel Reviews

8.0

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10

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8.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
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8/10 Good

mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024