Watamu hotels

Located in the beach town of Watamu, Blue Bay Cove offers direct access to a private, white sandy beach. The elegant apartments are surrounded by a tropical, landscaped garden, which features an outdoor pool. The large apartments are elegantly designed, including four-poster beds draped in a mosquito net. A fully equipped kitchen contains a refrigerator, oven, microwave and dishwasher. The living areas open out onto spacious verandas with extensive views of the ocean. WiFi is available in some apartments. Guests can enjoy all meals freshly prepared by in-house chefs, or barbecues in the gardens. Blue Bay Cove apartments are fully serviced with daily housekeeping and a child-minding and laundry service. Staff can help organise activities such as bird-watching, fishing, golf and snorkelling. Watamu Marine National Park is less than 10 km away. There is free private parking on site and a shuttle service is available upon request. Malindi Airport is only a 20-minute drive away. Moi Airport, in Mombasa, is 120 km from the apartments.

Offering a spa and wellness centre, 2 pools surrounded by palm trees, and a free tennis court, Hemingways Watamu is located on the beachfront of Watamu. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. The rooms are furnished in a modern style and offer bright interiors with views of the ocean. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features eclectic cuisine with a focus on fresh sea food. Guests can partake in an array of activities in the area, such as snorkeling, fishing, and bird watching. The Gede Ruins are a 5-minute drive from the property, while Malindi Airport is 20 km away.