Experience Watamu Beach, Kenya
Set south of Malindi is the sleepy village of Watamu, fronted by wide white beaches. This tranquil haven is home to several established resorts, and many private guesthouses scattered through the forest along the deserted shore. Watamu Marine National park is the main highlight of the town. It is an ideal spot for divers and snorkelers alike.
The Marine Park offers fascinating diversity from inter-tidal fringing reefs and coral gardens, cliffs, sandy beaches to Milda Creek mangrove forest. Rich diversity of fish, turtles, dugongs and crabs. Mida Creek forest is rich in mangrove species, which provide refuge to fish, turtles and birds.
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Map of Watamu Beach
Places to Stay at Watamu Beach
Below are some of our highly recommended places of stay at Watamu that have been tested and chosen by our travel specialists
Hemingways Watamu
Hemingways Watamu lies approximately 120 kms north of Mombasa and 25 kms south of Malindi. It is everyone’s favorite resort in Watamu and guests just keep coming back for more.
Medina Palms
This stunning Swahili style accommodation sets a new benchmark for chic luxury ocean residences, providing more space to breathe than any conventional hotels or resorts.
Turtle Bay Resort
The hotel buildings are set in 10 acres of tropically landscaped gardens with 145 rooms, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, entertainment lounge and swimming pool, and as such makes up one of the most extensive all-inclusive properties in Kenya.
Temple Point Resort
The resort features 100 Swahili style rooms nestled into the privacy of 20 bungalows. Each one offers a view over the resort’s enclosed botanical garden or the calmness of the Mida Creek.
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