
Family-friendly rentals near Watamu Beach
Find and book unique family-friendly homes on Airbnb
Top-rated family-friendly rentals near Watamu Beach
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Watamu bliss - Villa with personnel
CHEF, HOUSEKEEPER, AND CLEANING SERVICE INCLUDED Exclusive villa with dedicated staff, surrounded by greenery just 400 meters from the Kenyan sea and coral reef. Spread over two floors, it features a swimming pool with a sun deck, loungers, and a gazebo for outdoor dining. 3 spacious bedrooms king-size, mosquito nets, private bathrooms, fans, and wardrobes. Fully equipped kitchen, parking, and self-sufficiency in water, electricity, and gas. Warm, professional staff ensure an unforgettable stay.

SunPeople House: Private Pool & Large Garden
Welcome to our tropical oasis, only 800 meters walk to the beach. Our eco-friendly home sits on 1.5 acres of beautiful gardens and features a spacious veranda and private swimming pool. Our home is partially run on solar power and the gardens and swimming pool are fed with collected rainwater. Between dips in the pool and swims at the nearby beach, take a meditative walk among the 40+ coconut trees, tropical flowers, & endless plants. We hope SunPeople serves as a quiet and lovely retreat space.

5*Luxury Villa | Private Pool |Walk to Beach
🌴 Watamu Pearl Luxury 4BR Villa with Ensuite Rooms | Sleeps 8 🌴Private Pool🌴 5-min Walk to Beach ⭐ Rated 5 by guests | 🏆 Top 5% homes on Airbnb - Perfect for families & groups. - Chef upon request-free for 5+nights - Sunset View The villa offers privacy, comfort & serene vibes+tropical garden 🌴 📍 Prime Location – Everything Nearby: ✈️ Malindi Airport – 25 mins 🛍 Watamu Mall – 2 min drive 🌅 Mida Creek – sunsets & birdwatching 🐍 Bio-Ken Snake Farm – 3 min drive ⛳ Watamu Golf & Padel Club

Medina Palms three bedroom Beach Villa in Watamu
A three bedroom villa in Medina Palms, a 5 star hotel and residence which has been voted best hotel in Kenya, on the beachfront in Watamu, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The villa is fully serviced and cleaned, and guests have access to the whole hotel, including a restaurant, bar, beach bar, gym, watersports centre, spa, and three pools and beds. With the 24 hour hotel reception you can organise sunset cruises on a traditional sailing dhow, snorkelling, fishing and much more.

Sweet House - Villa & Tropycal Garden
Nyumba Watamu - Villa and Garden - is a beautiful Kenyan Villa located in a very quiet area, a few steps away from the "centre" of Watamu and Watamu beach (less than 5 mins walking to the centre and the beach, no need for a mototaxi!). The villa was conceived to let a gentle breeze go through the whole space, keeping you cool! It is fully furnished to make you feel at home, with daily housekeeping (on request) and a child-minding environment, including a laundry service, to relax and unwind.

Mida Creek Retreat
Tucked away in the tranquil Mida Forest, our pretty one bedroom cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature. A hideaway designed for guests who want to experience the beauty of Watamu at their own pace - wake up to birdsong, sip coffee on the verandah and wander through the mangroves, along the creek or on the beautiful white beaches. We are one of only a few houses with a private gate onto a path with direct access to the creek for SUPs, kayaks and swimming. You will love it here!

Stunning Oceanfront Penthouse, Pool & Housekeeping
Charming , cool and breezy beach front apartment , nice pool with sunbeds and umbrellas included, daily housekeeping , self catering (Chef available) . Fast speed wi-fi connection , suitable for smart working. For couples , groups of friends or families (ideal for short term or long term rentals). Direct access to the white sandy beach, fantastic sea views . Placed in an elegant small compound with 24 h security. Close to airport, restaurants, town center, super markets, golf club, banks.

Twin Villa - Friend the Village
Villa Samawati, nel lussuoso Rafiki Village, ti attende a 800m dalle Seven Island e dall'Isola dell'Amore. A due passi da comodità e spiagge. Watamu centro e punti d'interesse a 10 minuti a piedi. Ideale per tutti. E la grande novità: vanta un impianto fotovoltaico che garantisce energia continua, anche con blackout, per un soggiorno sempre sereno e senza pensieri! Servizi completi: lavanderia, pulizia giornaliera, cambio biancheria, cuoco, doccia esterna, area massaggi e relax con bagno

Watamu Sandbar Beach Studio
ECO-friendly Stunning Spacious Studio , situated on privately owned land. In between hosts main house, and newly built apartment. You’ll experience privacy, away from main roads, or resorts – affordable luxury & peace. Modernized in a perfect location of tranquillity, a short walk along a private beach access to the inspiring Watamu shore, you will happen upon a stunning sandbar. Snorkelling, Scuba diving & Watersports available. Mida Creek is close by - a prime spot for drinks!

Chris house
Chris House è una meravigliosa villa privata di 380 mq, situata a soli 300 metri dalle splendide spiagge di Watamu. Immersa nel verde, offre un'atmosfera tranquilla e rilassante, tutto ciò che un ospite può desiderare. Potrai godere di ampi spazi all'aperto, aree relax, verande e una zona massaggi. Chris House è la scelta ideale per chi cerca privacy e flessibilità lontano da casa. L’alloggio è dotato di un gruppo elettrogeno per garantire comfort anche in caso di blackout.

Dar Meetii Villa Watamu 4 B/R+Swimming pool+Chef
Dar Meetii is unique Dar Meetii is lights and shadows. It is a gradient of all the colors of the Kenyan earth that plays with the lights outside and inside the house. In the middle of the preserved forest of Mida Creek in Watamu, 800 meters walk to the Beach and in a secluded place, Dar Meetii and its secret garden are impatient to welcome you. The soul of Dar Meetii is unique and undeniable You’re welcome to experience it "BACK-UP GENERATOR SYSTEM AVAILABLE"

The White House 3
The White House is beautiful and relaxed beach house along Turtle Bay Road in Watamu, with direct access to the beach along a connected pathway (approx. 100m). With an excellent chef, gorgeous pool, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and wonderful upstairs lounge- it's perfect! Guests will be greeted by our staff and there will be initial items such as toilet paper, napkins, dishwashing liquid, Doom. Once these have run out we would ask you to purchase your own.
Popular amenities for family-friendly rentals near Watamu Beach
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Watamu, Blue Bay Cove

Watamu Private Villa

Penthouse with Jacuzzi - 5-minute walk to the beach -

Christian House - Milele Resort

Cactus Apartment - Gecko Resort

Villa Mela, Malindi

Casa Corra Village: quiet and beautiful place!

Malindi Kijani 2bdrm apartment |Amazing pool |WiFi
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Baraka House, Beautiful Watamu beachfront location

Beautiful 2 bedroom Cottage

Bahari Room at Lulu Sands- Cozy seaside cottage

Jonjoloka House with swimming pool in Watamu

Traditional Swahili Cottage close to beach

Shuma House

Raha Tu - Whole Apartment

Family friendly 4-bedroom holiday home with pool
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Stylish Tropical Villa with Private Pool & Staff

Unique 2 bedr Beach front apartment on Watamu bay.

Salama House - your peaceful, poolside retreat

Nyotas-Gem

luxury villa with pool 5 minutes from the sea

Casa Kalume Watamu

Private Indian Ocean Beachside Villa Sleeps 8

Sanjarah Cottage Delightful Private Pool
Family-friendly home rentals with Wi-Fi

Moringa tree villa&big pool 5 minutes walk to sea

Serenity Villa – Casuarina, Malindi

Palm Villa @ Red House

Super panoramic penthouse with wonderful pool

BlueBayCove Penthouse 1

The Nest

Luxury 2 Bedroom Beach Apartment in Medina Palms

Swahili-Chic Watamu Beach Condo
Quick stats about family-friendly rentals near Watamu Beach

Total holiday rentals
Explore 340 holiday rentals in Watamu Beach

Nightly prices starting at
Watamu Beach holiday rentals start at $28 AUD per night before taxes and fees

Verified guest reviews
Over 5,370 verified reviews to help you choose

Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 100 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
280 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
200 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
330 of Watamu Beach holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Watamu Beach rentals

4.7 Average rating
Watamu Beach stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
Destinations to explore
- Rentals with pools Watamu Beach
- Smoking-friendly rentals Watamu Beach
- Rentals with a fire pit Watamu Beach
- House rentals Watamu Beach
- Bed and breakfasts Watamu Beach
- Rentals with a washing machine and dryer Watamu Beach
- Rentals with lake access Watamu Beach
- Pet-friendly rentals Watamu Beach
- Fitness-friendly rentals Watamu Beach
- Rentals with breakfast Watamu Beach
- Rentals with a hot tub Watamu Beach
- Serviced apartment rentals Watamu Beach
- Condo rentals Watamu Beach
- Apartment rentals Watamu Beach
- Rentals with beach access Watamu Beach
- Rentals with a patio Watamu Beach
- Waterfront rentals Watamu Beach
- Beachfront rentals Watamu Beach
- Villa rentals Watamu Beach
- Rentals with outdoor seating Watamu Beach
- Family-friendly rentals Kilifi
- Family-friendly rentals Kenya





