Holiday rentals with a patio in Watamu

Second time staying at Francesca’s place. We really enjoy everything about it! Having lived in Kenya for many years, we have stay at various places around Watamu, and this one is our new favorite for comfort, beach access, and affordability. The feel is like outdoor-indoor. Two separate rooms that are connected to a small lounge and dining area. The dining and lounge are essentially “outside” but it’s a private, covered area. There’s a small kitchen, which is mostly used by the onsite chef who takes care of all your cooking and a cleaner keeps the place spotless! It is a bit of a smaller unit than the others (bedrooms are similar size but lounge/dining is smaller), but it is priced very affordably compared to the others on the property. This property has a resort feel with two swimming pools (one which faces the ocean) an private sun beds on a beautiful beach. We have loved our stay each time and Francesca has attended to any questions or concerns very quickly. Highly recommended!

We had a great trip to Watamu, the house was perfectly located and we felt very safe in the premises. The house was very convenient and were able to walk from place to place along the beach. Thanks for having us!

This cozy studio is just steps from the beach and centrally located to town, with convenient transportation options nearby. Perfect for a relaxing stay with everything you need within reach!

A little slice of paradise—peaceful, relaxing, and set in a beautiful garden with multiple seating areas and a great pool to cool off in. The apartment itself is well-equipped and feels like a home away from home. It’s separate from where Esther lives next door, so you have plenty of privacy, but she’s always available if you need anything. We rented a motorbike which made getting around really easy—exploring different beaches, restaurants, the supermarket, and even the gym. Esther is a fantastic host—warm, friendly, and always happy to help. Watamu has a lot to offer, we wouldn’t stay anywhere else!

Great place, Great people and staff there to take care of you. I love Watamu and it's sweet people

Safety is very important to me as I have had problems at other locations; Nathan's place has 24/7 security and is very secure.

This was the perfect location for our family with a toddler. Easy first floor walk out to pool and access to the beach. Comfortable AC in the bedrooms. Very nice bathrooms and convent kitchen for stay-in cooking. Looking forward to returning to Patrick’s first floor unit in the future!

This place is an absolute gem. My girlfriend and I had to extend our stay and needed a quite place to work remotely. This was it! Very peaceful, great internet and very temperate (never got too hot). Philippe, the host, was super responsive and very accomodating to our needs. Also the kitchen was superb, for any foody looking for a well equipped kitchen, this is the place. As for the location, it is very central, a 5 minute walk to both beaches, a new cafe just opened up on the corner for those looking for fresh croissants in the morning and there is a great gym about 1 minutes walk from the apartment. Loved it... and we will be back :)

A beautiful place. Had wonderful time with my family. The place was clean and spacious. Zawadi the caretaker was lovely. Would recommend this place. Perfect for family.

Perfectly located away from the crowds, a short walk or boda boda to Garoda beach. Special thanks to Mercy, one of the best chefs in Watamu!

Joanna’s place was amazing. My daughter with 6 friends went there and Joanna was very supportive and welcoming. The house is large, breezy, in great conditions, with large en suite rooms. The girls had a cook who helped prepare breakfast and dinner for a very reasonable prize , the pool was cleaned daily and the place was excellent for groups of families or friends. I would highly recommend and we will definitely go back !

I was thrilled with my stay ! Tess has thought of absolutely everything to create a perfectly effortless holiday accommodation - lovely coastal style home with open air flowing through and lush greenery around. Every space tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. Each room with privacy and its own patio! Great wifi so you can lounge poolside and get work done if needed:) Chef catering to your needs with fantastic food and really lovely home-style spaces for games, meals and organizing fun days! activities- Tess helped organize our days so we balanced activity and relaxation- helping to plan activities in the water and in Malindi for us based on what our group wanted to do/see. Going on a water safari was awesome- def. a must do! safety + security- never had a single concern. There are call boxes in every room though we never needed. staff was amazing. location - you can walk to the beach! made it so easy to move solo within the group for morning swims and beach walks!

Great stay! Would definitely do it again.

We were genuinely happy and excited during our stay at Korosho House and the staff - Moses for showing us around and taking us on different activities, Francis for the very tasty food, excellent and accountability while doing the meal plans, Vivian for always keeping the house clean and being around. The view and the pictures on the website were upto par. Fun fact : When you go there plan to go for at least 2 weeks #many activities available. The only "disappointment "is that we only stayed for 3 nights next time we should definitely come for 7 nights. The pool was very clean, the compound was well kept, there is an outdoor patio along with an outside gym. The environment was serene and secure and the creek had a beautiful sunset view. Also games for kids and ocean related activities. The price is inclusive of the chef's services.

The villa was clean and well taken care of. Me and my brother loved our stay in watamu and our stay in the villa. The villa was simple and beautiful and was a great place to spend some quality time in and enjoy a good nights sleep.

Winnie’s place was a fairytale and a dream- the house was beautiful, spacious and super clean. Easily accessible and Winnie was super flexible with our check in as we were driving down from Mombasa and we made a few stops on the way making our arrival in Malindi a bit late. I would highly recommend her place to anyone who comes to Malindi.

Tembo villa is a lovely, welcoming place to stay near the center of Watamu. My room was huge with a spacious communal living area shared only by one other room. It was up on the 1st floor overlooking a beautiful clean pool. The staff were incredibly friendly & Jojo, the manager, is a bright & very helpful young woman happy to accomodate all my needs. Its value for money is excellent, one of the cheaper places to stay in Watamu & worth every penny. The king size bed was very comfortable, with a mosquito net provided & a fan overhead. The bathroom spacious & clean. The kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to make meals & coffee. I highly recommend this lovely place you wont regret it

This is a great little spot close to a beach, nice views and good breeze, and also very accessible to all parts of Watamu. I especially loved the unit itself and the swimming pool - perfect craftsmanship. There are good restaurants in walking distance too as well as the shops at peponi plaza. Special shoutout to Antonio who was very responsive and accommodating through our stay. I would happily return.

This place was absolutely beautiful - felt right at home! It’s a great, clean, and convenient base in Watamu. The apartment was spotless and so practical for our stay, with a fully equipped kitchen. We had an incredibly comfortable stay. The property has a pool and is right on the beach, with stunning beach views from our balcony - it was gorgeous! It’s also very close to the market and a lovely brunch spot that serves the best ice cream. Highly recommend staying here!

Rita was an absolutely wonderful host. She allowed us to check in earlier since we were travelling from far. In fact , she was awake when we arrived early in the morning to usher us in. The house was clean, spacious and super beautiful. The surrounding were green and well maintained. The staff at the house were really helpful and the place felt very secure. We enjoyed our stay at this house. We enjoyed the food that was prepared for us by the host and the chill and relaxing atmosphere created for the guest. I would highly recommend this place and I will be back again soon. Thank you for making our stay in Watamu memorable.

We had a great stay at Lucy’s place. Check-in was smooth and on time, and the place was clean and well-equipped with everything we needed. The swimming pool was amazing, and we were able to use it every day. The air conditioner kept us comfortable, and having a washing machine and iron was really helpful, especially with the clothes we brought. A cleaner came in regularly, which kept everything tidy. Getting to the main amenities and nearby cities was easy, and tuk-tuks were readily available to pick us up whenever needed. Overall, everything went smoothly, and I would highly recommend staying at Lucy’s place!

We greatly enjoyed or stay at Isigi's Le Pleiadi Maia. A beautiful condo with everyyhing you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Isigi is an excellent host. The staff at Le Pleiadi Maia is top notch. Besides being hard woring they are also very firendly and engaging. The grounds, garden and pool at Le Pleiadi Maia are immaculate. The morning breakfast provided is something to look forward to every day. Le Pleiadi Maia is located close to shopping, dining and numerous beach locations. Our week stay at Le Pleiadi Maia went by too fast and we are already looking to return again for another stay. Definitely 5 plus stars!

Susan’s place is a true gem. The beds were comfortable, always hot water and power, well equipped kitchen and a gorgeous pool and patio. Even niceties I dint expect like security cameras, house cleaning and a quality washing machine. You have all you need to live there autonomously. Next door is a great pizza place w vegan pizza and cocktails! Notes for families: the beach that is directly outside of Susan’s compound is not family friendly nor good for swimming (trash and khat chewers). But the cleaner swim able beach is just a 8 min Tuk Tuk ride away. Worth the distance to have such a gorgeous condo! The pool was shallow enough for my 5 yo to stand w her head above water but a short child or a younger child couldn’t stand. There is no “kiddie pool”

Milkah's place was a great beautiful and clean house. She allowed an early check-in. She provided soap and complimentary water ++ for the Malindi heat. She was always available on call and very responsive. We enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend her house.