Luxury hotels in Watamu

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Watamu. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Visiwa Beach Resort Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. Facing the beachfront, Visiwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star resort. Popular points of interest near the resort include Watamu Bay Beach, Papa Remo Beach and Mapango Beach. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 19 km from Visiwa Beach Resort. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $159.

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• 2 Kobe Suite Resort Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. With a tropical garden and and private beach area, Kobe Suite Resort is located in Watamu. The resort has two outdoor pools and can arrange massages on request. The suites at Kobe have air conditioning, a minibar, seating area and a bathroom with shower and bidet. The beds are draped with mosquito nets and each suite has satellite TV. Guests can enjoy sea or garden views. At Kobe Suite Resort you will find a restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, a concierge service and 24-hour front desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and snorkelling. The National Marine Park is 3.5 km away and Gede ruins is 11 km from the resort. Moi International Airport is 120 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $214.

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• 3 Medina Palms Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. Located on Watamu beach, the luxury Medina Palms features unique architecture and a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and views of the Indian Ocean. Free WiFi is offered in public areas. With views of the garden and pool, the elegant and spacious suites come complete with air conditioning and feature a lounge and dining area, flat-screen satellite TV and kitchenette. Each have a private entrance and some suites offer a hot tub. At Medina Palms there is the à la carte Amandina Restaurant, Star Lounge which offers shisha, cocktails and sunsets views towards the distant Tsavo National Park. Other facilities at the resort include a kids' club, fitness centre and the Sakina Spa which offers an array of treatments and massages. The resort is 25 km from the Malindi Airport and 126 km from the Moi International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $355.

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• 4 Hemingways Watamu Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. Offering a spa and wellness centre, 2 pools surrounded by palm trees, and a free tennis court, Hemingways Watamu is located on the beachfront of Watamu. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. The rooms are furnished in a modern style and offer bright interiors with views of the ocean. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features eclectic cuisine with a focus on fresh sea food. Guests can partake in an array of activities in the area, such as snorkeling, fishing, and bird watching. The Gede Ruins are a 5-minute drive from the property, while Malindi Airport is 20 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $375.

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• 5 Twiga Beach Resort & Spa Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. Featuring free WiFi, Twiga Beach & Spa offers accommodation in Watamu. The resort has a spa centre and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this resort is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with free toiletries and a hair dryer provided. The property is 6 km away from Watamu National Marine Park. There is a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, babysitting service and hairdresser's at the property. You can play table tennis and darts at this resort, and the area is popular for golfing and snorkeling. The resort also offers car hire. The nearest airport is Moi International Airport, 90 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $86.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!