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Stunning beach front apartment
Luxury, plenty of space and privacy, airy, nicely designed, sea front apartment, right by the pool and the wonderful Blue Bay beach. It's walking distance to a variety of restaurants and eateries, shops, bars, ATM and transports. Security H24. Private parking, good WI-FI. Awesome and peaceful place to stay, surrounded by the lush garden, great for relaxing and spending quality time together, perfect location to explore Watamu. Equipped with everything you require. great for family, friend

Nyumba Ya Madau - Stunning Beach Villa in Watamu
Welcome to Nyumba Ya Madau, a Swahili-style beachfront villa on a pristine white sandy beach protected by a coral reef. It’s the perfect place to unwind, sleeping up to 10 guests (plus 2 kids). Enjoy ocean views that shift with the tides—walk along the sandbank at low tide, swim or snorkel, take a boat ride, or kitesurf at high tide. The villa sits in a secure 24/7-guarded compound with a private terrace pool and a shared pool. Your stay includes a chef and staff to fully relax and enjoy Watamu.

Sabrina House - Milele Resort
Splendido appartamento al primo piano in villa a 300 mt dal mare, nuovissimo e arredato con pregio, post all'interno di RAFIKI TAMU Residential Resort. Piscina ad ellisse di 46 mt con acqua a sfioro, ampia zona con lettini prendisole, area massaggi accessoriata, il tutto circondato da un giardino con palme, cactus e buganville. Godrai di tutti i servizi di un hotel di alto livello ma con la privacy di una sistemazione indipendente, trovando tutto ciò che può servire per una vacanza a 5 stelle!

Panoramic penthouse with a wonderful swimming pool
Welcome to my charming penthouse with spectacular views of Blue Bay, one of the most evocative beaches in Watamu. The property is surrounded by a lush tropical garden and offers a beautiful pool The location is simply ideal: a stone's throw from shops, bars, restaurants, a pharmacy and a casino. But the real charm is its UNIQUE LOCATION: not only facing the sea, but DIRECTLY on the BEACH with the ocean literally at your feet. An unforgettable experience, combining comfort and nature

Apartment with a view
We have two holiday apartments available on our beachfront property. CAPTAIN’S PENTHOUSE is a stylish apartment found at the top of the Clubhouse building, offering spectacular tree top views. Guests enjoy the ever-changing colours of a Watamu sunset from the private, covered balcony. MARINE SEA VIEW FAMILY APARTMENT is a spacious, self contained two bedroomed apartment overlooking the gardens with a view of the sea. *We offer a variety of other unique accommodation choices at our resort.

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!

Lion House beach house
The house is located in a complex overlooking the Silversand Beach of Malindi, where all the best hotels in the area are located. The complex is accessed directly from the main road and has an expansive garden equipped with a private parking and a large shared swimming pool. The villa is tastefully and gracefully furnished in Afro-chic style. La casa è situata in un complesso che affaccia sulla Silversand Beach di Malindi, dove sono situati tutti i migliori hotel della zona.

BlueBayCove Penthouse 1
Du lebst direkt am Meer in einem stilvoll eingerichteten Penthouse über 3 Etagen. Auf beiden Seiten der kleinen Bucht,welche ein Korallenriff umschließt,erstrecken sich endlose Sandstrände. In der Nähe laden gute Restaurants in ihre Gärten ein,eingekauft wird auf dem lokalen Märkten oder im italienischen Supermarkt. Vom Haus aus können Hochseefischen sowie Safaries in alle Wildgebiete seriös vermittelt werden. Flughafentransfer von Mombasa oder Malindi kann organisiert werden.

Elegant beachfront apartment, pool and wifi
Comfortable penthouse apartment , beachfront unique location. Part of a small well maintained compound. 24h security, safe environment, nice swimming pool , sunbeds and umbrellas included. Self catering , daily cleaning included. Fast wifi connection (100 mbps), suitable for remote working. Ideal for short term and long term rental. Direct access to the white sandy beach, fantastic sea view. Close to airport, restaurants, town center, supermarkets, golf clubs, banks

Home Yulia
Villa Yulia (very recent construction) located 60m from the most beautiful beach in Kenya, Watamu Beach. The villa offers a large outdoor swimming pool, garden, and gazebo for massages. Rooms with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi. Including staff: a cook, a cleaning person, a night watchman. Watamu is a great location for those who want to go on safari in one of Kenya's wonderful parks or discover beautiful beaches. Malindi Airport, the nearest airport, is 20 km away.

Sunflower Apartment - Gecko Resort
NEW AD -February 2022 Elegant apartment, designed for full comfort and totally furnished, on a beautiful seefront property. The apartment is set inside Gecko Resort in front the Garoda Beach, the best beach all over Kenya and located inside in Watamu Marine Park. 1 main pool, 1 seaside pool, 1 Jacuzzi in front of the sea, with sun beds and beach tends and umbrellas. Massage centre and a professional Kite school. Parking area inside the compound. Feel at home !

Doum Palm Villa Watamu
A complete renovation of an old coast cottage into a sparkling new home with large swimming pool. Reclaimed wood & white ‘niru’ (tadelac) with a seasonal through breeze scented with rare mahogany tree wildflowers. Adorned with custom handmade recycled glass throughout the cottage - from lighting to doorknobs. Fully off-grid with ample power & high speed internet and fans throughout. 1 minute walk from the unparalleled Watamu beach on a private access path.
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120 of Watamu holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.7 Average rating
Watamu stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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