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390 Kanani Road, Watamu, Kenya
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and spa services. The Charming Lonno Lodge offers 8 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.4
Excellent
16 reviews
Location
2.3 mi from city centre
New Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya
When you stay at Twiga Beach Resort & Spa in Watamu, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Bio-Ken Snake Farm and Watamu Beach. This beach resort is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Malindi Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Watamu Marine National Park. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a nightclub, a health club, and an outdoor pool. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the resort's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
62 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
$1,002
Mida Creek, Watamu, Kenya
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a pool waterfall and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a billiards table. Other amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, laundry facilities, and towels.
Pool
9.5
Excellent
57 reviews
Location
4.6 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Watamu

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How much do hotels in Watamu cost?

The average price of a hotel in Watamu has been around $105/night over the last 3 days. You can expect year-round prices for a 5-star hotel in Watamu to be around $371/night, a 4-star hotel at $267/night, and a 3-star at $89/night on average.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Watamu?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Watamu is June ($15). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Watamu is December ($214).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Watamu?

The cheapest day to stay in Watamu is Thursday ($15). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $270.

Cheapest hotels in Watamu, Kenya

Discover affordable stays in Watamu that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Watamu can be found for as low as $49 per night. There is currently one property in Watamu that can be booked for this price. Pole Pole Beach House is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Watamu. Price data was last updated on July 29, 2025
These Watamu properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
Kanani Rd, Plot 402, Watamu, Kenya
5.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$49
Avg. per night
Gede Watamu Road, Watamu, Kenya
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$50
Avg. per night
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$66
Avg. per night
Ocean Sport Road, Watamu, Kenya
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$78
Avg. per night
1 Mida Creek Road, Watamu, Kenya
0.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$80
Avg. per night
Watamu Coast Road, Watamu, Kenya
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$89
Avg. per night
1455 Plot Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya
1.2 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$94
Avg. per night
Jacaranda Road, Kembe Kibabamshe 367, Watamu, Kenya
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$100
Avg. per night
Turtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320, Watamu, Kenya
3.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$118
Avg. per night
P.O.Box 416 Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$125
Avg. per night
Mida Creek Road, 3-4, Watamu, Kenya
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$135
Avg. per night
Watamu Road, Watamu, Kenya
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$152
Avg. per night
P.O. Box 677 - Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$201
Avg. per night
Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya
3.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$202
Avg. per night
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$251
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Watamu

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4 stars +
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya
P.O. Box 677 - Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya
Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya
3 stars
Mida Creek Road, 3-4, Watamu, Kenya

Other accommodations in Watamu

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Watamu. There are 491 hotels in Watamu and price data was last updated on July 29, 2025. The average price for a stay in Watamu is $104/night.
Off Turtle Bay Rd., P.O. Box 162, Watamu, Kenya
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$127
Avg. per night
Mida Creek Road, 3-4, Watamu, Kenya
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$135
Avg. per night
Turtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320, Watamu, Kenya
3.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$118
Avg. per night
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$66
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Watamu

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About Watamu

Fringed by white sandy beaches and lush, tropical forest, Watamu is a peaceful town on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. Originally settled as a Swahili outpost, this undeveloped area now lures in travellers looking for a laid-back getaway. It’s a popular destination for snorkelling and diving within the Watamu Marine National Park and is on the doorstep of the wildlife-rich Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve.

Things to do in Watamu

Discover the underwater wonders of Watamu Marine National Park, which was established in 1968 and designated as a biosphere reserve a decade later. You can come face-to-face with around 600 different species of colourful fish in the offshore reefs, which are also home to more than 100 species of stony coral. Green and hawksbill sea turtles inhabit the sand flats of Mida Creek, as do a wide variety of birds.

Want to see elephants in the wild? Head to the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve, which is home to several endemic species that include Clarke’s weaver and the golden-rumped elephant shrew. Savannah elephants, African civets and Sokoke bushy-tailed mongooses also find refuge in the forest, together with baboons and vervet monkeys.

Just north of Watamu’s town centre lie the ruins of Gedi, one of several medieval Swahili-Arab settlements found along Africa’s Indian Ocean coastline. Wander between the stone-built mosques and houses that are enclosed by an encircling wall while hearing about the settlement’s prosperity between the 11th and early 17th centuries.

Getting around Watamu

Watamu is around 30 minutes’ drive from Malindi Airport, which has regular flights to Nairobi. Mombasa International Airport is a 1.5-hour drives away. Taxis are readily available for getting around the town or it’s compact enough to explore on foot and by rental bicycle.

Facts about staying in Watamu

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Watamu to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on July 29, 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Watamu?

    Turtle Bay Beach Club (7.6/10 from 333 reviews), Lily Palm Resort (7.9/10 from 602 reviews), and Visiwa Beach Resort (9.0/10 from 244 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Watamu.

  • What is a good hotel near Watamu Beach?

    Lily Palm Resort is a good hotel close to Watamu Beach - it has scored 7.9 over 602 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • Are there any hotels in Watamu close to Malindi?

    The closest hotel to Malindi is Sun Palm Beach Resort, which is located 0.5 mi away from the city center.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Kilifi?

    In addition to Watamu, travelers opt to visit Malindi when visiting Kilifi. Mtwapa is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Watamu?

    In total, there are 491 hotels to choose from in Watamu, compared to 1,846 properties in Kilifi.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Watamu?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 2 hostels, 2 apartments, and 59 vacation rentals in Watamu.

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