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Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa

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Cottages made from local materials blend into the lush garden. Peace and quiet.
Room
Pool
Terrace/patio
Pool

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa

Come and stay in a cottage on a beautiful beach front property. We have a few cottages around a lovely salt water pool. Our staff will ensure your stay is fabulous. We can arrange a cook. A daily cleaning service is provided. There is so much to do in this area, snorkeling, diving, fishing, kitesurfing, walking, good restaurants, and much more. We have good security and are not far from Malindi Airport (30 minute drive).

The cottages are fully equipped for self-catering or we can arrange breakfast and other meals by arrangement.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

Events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside please

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4812759ha
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Located in Watamu, this cottage is on the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Watamu, Kilifi

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mida Creek - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Prawn Lake - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 27 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Malindi Beach - 39 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Da Yessica - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪kobe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Resort Watamu - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa on May 13, 2026 start from $99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watamu Beach Cottages right on the best beach in East Africa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watamu cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Watamu Beach and Mida Creek. Prawn Lake is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

6.0
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2.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

2.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Beautiful location updates are needed

The location is beautiful and private and the staff is very nice. During the start of the our stay we were put in the GEM. DO NOT LET THEM PUT YOU IN THE GEM. It is dingy. The toilets would not flush so feces will smell up the apartment. The water was not hot, they had a wood burning water heater but onlt out wood on it twice a day for all of the cottages. The stove was not working. Also the fridge is the size of a dorm fridge. The lamshades were nasty and filled with stains and the misquote nets had band aids on them. There is no screens on the doors so cats. monkeys and chichkens will come into your house. This isn't so bad but screen doord need to be put on. Also the back door didn't lock. After this was brought to VRBOs attention they worked with the owner and he agreed to move us to a different cottage. This one was nicer and cleaner, however hot water was still an issue. I do appreciate his appropriate response to our concerns and his willingness to move us so we didn't have to seek other accommodations.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
This review left me saddened, what a pity she didn’t stop after the first sentence. However with 10 years hosting experience, 4,9 rating on Airbnb and 8,9 on booking.com I do understand that sometimes there's a guest who will never be happy. Judging by this and previous reviews on HomeAway this is one of them.

About the host

Hosted by Ian McCloy

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We care about the local community, supporting them in various projects as well as doing out part to preserve this amazing corner of the World.

Why they chose this property

Watamu (the "place of the nice people" in Kiswahili) is a well functioning community on the warm Indian Ocean.

Our property is quiet and peaceful and away from busy parts of the beach.

We have an incredible sand bank that makes for great kitesurfing the whole day.

What makes this property unique

A few steps to the beach and within easy reach of bars, restaurants and shops.

Languages:

English, French

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