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Watamu Bay Ora Resort

3.5 star property
Beach resort with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
Watamu Bay Ora Resort pairs turquoise waters with beautiful gardens and modern comforts. Guests can unwind at the poolside bar or book a massage at the spa. With private beach access, two restaurants, and ocean-view sun loungers, it's a welcoming destination for families.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Watamu - Kenya, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mida Creek - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 31 min drive - 16.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Da Nema - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Watamu Bay Ora Resort

Family-friendly resort near Watamu Beach
At Watamu Bay Ora Resort, you can look forward to a poolside bar, shopping on site, and a garden. With amenities like a private beach and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and ocean views at the two on-site restaurants. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and beach umbrellas
  • A gift shop and beach towels
Room features
All 150 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like safes and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • malindi restaurant
  • watamu restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 71 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ora Resort
Ora Resort Watamu Bay
Watamu Bay Ora
Watamu Bay Ora Resort
Watamu Bay Resort
Ora Resort Watamu Bay Hotel Watamu
Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort
Watamu Bay Ora Resort Watamu
Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Watamu Bay Ora Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Watamu Bay Ora Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Watamu Bay Ora Resort located?

Located in Watamu, this beachfront resort is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Watamu Beach, Prawn Lake, and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) away.

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