Watamu Luxury Five Star Hotels
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Top location
Kirepwe Ecco Camp Watamu
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located about 10 minutes' drive from Local Ocean Conservation, the elegant Kirepwe Ecco Camp Watamu Hotel offers amenities such as beauty services and a shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star hotel is 2.3 km from Mida Creek.
An outdoor swimming pool and beauty services will guarantee a truly relaxing experience. Kirepwe Ecco Camp Watamu Hotel features sports activities such as canyoning and billiard for all guests.
Kirepwe Ecco Camp Watamu
- BBQ facilities
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Kirepwe Ecco Camp Watamu
Located about 10 minutes' drive from Local Ocean Conservation, the elegant Kirepwe Ecco Camp Watamu Hotel offers amenities such as beauty services and a shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star hotel is 2.3 km from Mida Creek.
An outdoor swimming pool and beauty services will guarantee a truly relaxing experience. Kirepwe Ecco Camp Watamu Hotel features sports activities such as canyoning and billiard for all guests.
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Private beach
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Pool with view
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm Watamu sits 13 minutes' walk from Jacaranda Bay Beach. The hotel offers parking nearby and an outdoor swimming pool.
This 5-star hotel has access to a private beach featuring beach towels. The property offers diving and billiard and many other activities.
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Pool with view
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm Watamu sits 13 minutes' walk from Jacaranda Bay Beach. The hotel offers parking nearby and an outdoor swimming pool.
This 5-star hotel has access to a private beach featuring beach towels. The property offers diving and billiard and many other activities.
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Guest favorite
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Beach access
Severin Sea Lodge
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Severin Sea Lodge Mombasa hotel is around 6 km from Jumba La Mtwana Museum and has a swimming pool and a fitness club. Here one can enjoy African cuisine while being located nearly a 5-minute walk from Jamboree Public Beach.
The hotel has a white sand beach area with beach towels. Severin Sea Lodge hotel features sailing, boating, and ping-pong. Those on a business trip will benefit from conference facilities and a photocopy machine provided on site.
Severin Sea Lodge
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Severin Sea Lodge
Severin Sea Lodge Mombasa hotel is around 6 km from Jumba La Mtwana Museum and has a swimming pool and a fitness club. Here one can enjoy African cuisine while being located nearly a 5-minute walk from Jamboree Public Beach.
The hotel has a white sand beach area with beach towels. Severin Sea Lodge hotel features sailing, boating, and ping-pong. Those on a business trip will benefit from conference facilities and a photocopy machine provided on site.
5 Star Hotels in Watamu Downtown
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Beach access
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offering playground and a golf course, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa is located just near Wasons Cottages Public Beach in the Bamburi Beach district. This resort offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking on site.
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa offers various facilities, such as a treatment room, a sauna, and a foot bath. You can play beach volleyball at this hotel, and the area is popular for rafting, windsurfing, and water skiing. Business and leisure travellers can also make use of conference equipment and a photocopy machine.
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Offering playground and a golf course, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa is located just near Wasons Cottages Public Beach in the Bamburi Beach district. This resort offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking on site.
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa offers various facilities, such as a treatment room, a sauna, and a foot bath. You can play beach volleyball at this hotel, and the area is popular for rafting, windsurfing, and water skiing. Business and leisure travellers can also make use of conference equipment and a photocopy machine.
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Best-rated
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Private beach
Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Saltwater pool
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Ndoro Sculpture Garden Malindi, the elegant 5-star Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa Malindi features a saltwater swimming pool and a sun deck. Providing access to Malindi Marine National Park, the hotel is 4.4 km from the moderately interesting Malindi Museum and offers a pizza restaurant.
At the hotel, guests can also benefit from yoga provided at a fitness studio. You can play tennis at the property. Beauty treatments at this hotel include facials along with spa amenities such as a solarium, a treatment room, and a foot bath.
Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Saltwater pool
Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Ndoro Sculpture Garden Malindi, the elegant 5-star Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa Malindi features a saltwater swimming pool and a sun deck. Providing access to Malindi Marine National Park, the hotel is 4.4 km from the moderately interesting Malindi Museum and offers a pizza restaurant.
At the hotel, guests can also benefit from yoga provided at a fitness studio. You can play tennis at the property. Beauty treatments at this hotel include facials along with spa amenities such as a solarium, a treatment room, and a foot bath.
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Beach access
Bamburi Beach Hotel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Jamboree Public Beach, the comfortable 5-star Bamburi Beach Hotel welcomes guests with a barber shop and a restaurant. An à la carte restaurant is available in this Bamburi hotel that boasts a beachfront location in close proximity to Butterfly Pavilion.
The Bamburi also features lawn tennis, ping pong, and billiard along with cars for rent. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a fitness centre that offers fitness classes.
Bamburi Beach Hotel
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Bamburi Beach Hotel
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Jamboree Public Beach, the comfortable 5-star Bamburi Beach Hotel welcomes guests with a barber shop and a restaurant. An à la carte restaurant is available in this Bamburi hotel that boasts a beachfront location in close proximity to Butterfly Pavilion.
The Bamburi also features lawn tennis, ping pong, and billiard along with cars for rent. Keeping fit at this hotel is convenient thanks to a fitness centre that offers fitness classes.
Watamu Hotels All Inclusive 5 Star
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Private beach
Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Jamboree Public Beach, the comfortable 5-star Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa offers 296 rooms. Featuring a private beach area and a restaurant, this Mombasa inn is 2.5 km from Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach.
Free use of a sauna and playground are available at this Mombasa hotel. There is an adult pool that comes with swimming pool toys. Guests staying at the Prideinn Mombasa can also enjoy fitness classes at a fitness studio onsite. Beauty treatments at this Mombasa hotel include body scrub, pedicure, and manicure along with spa amenities such as a treatment room and a foot bath. The accommodation also features conference equipment and a photocopy machine for those arriving on business.
Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Jamboree Public Beach, the comfortable 5-star Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa offers 296 rooms. Featuring a private beach area and a restaurant, this Mombasa inn is 2.5 km from Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach.
Free use of a sauna and playground are available at this Mombasa hotel. There is an adult pool that comes with swimming pool toys. Guests staying at the Prideinn Mombasa can also enjoy fitness classes at a fitness studio onsite. Beauty treatments at this Mombasa hotel include body scrub, pedicure, and manicure along with spa amenities such as a treatment room and a foot bath. The accommodation also features conference equipment and a photocopy machine for those arriving on business.
Q Boutique Resort Malindi
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Q Boutique Resort Malindi sits 12 minutes' walk from Marine Park. Offering 31 rooms, the hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool as well.
Q Boutique Resort Malindi
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor swimming pool
Q Boutique Resort Malindi
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Q Boutique Resort Malindi sits 12 minutes' walk from Marine Park. Offering 31 rooms, the hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool as well.
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Beach access
The Kasa Malindi
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
The 5-star luxurious The Kasa Malindi Hotel, situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from Malindi Marine National Park, offers an outdoor swimming pool as well as a fitness centre. Featuring a private garden, this Malindi hotel boasts a unique location to enjoy scenes of nature at Mayungu Public Beach, 3.1 km away.
The accommodation has a private beach area with beach towels. On the premises, guests can take advantage of fitness classes, as well as enjoy activities such as snorkelling, boating, and lawn tennis. Wellness options at The Kasa include a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a hot tub, and a sauna, and such beauty treatments as physiotherapy, body wraps, and body scrub.
The Kasa Malindi
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Pool with view
The Kasa Malindi
The 5-star luxurious The Kasa Malindi Hotel, situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from Malindi Marine National Park, offers an outdoor swimming pool as well as a fitness centre. Featuring a private garden, this Malindi hotel boasts a unique location to enjoy scenes of nature at Mayungu Public Beach, 3.1 km away.
The accommodation has a private beach area with beach towels. On the premises, guests can take advantage of fitness classes, as well as enjoy activities such as snorkelling, boating, and lawn tennis. Wellness options at The Kasa include a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, a hot tub, and a sauna, and such beauty treatments as physiotherapy, body wraps, and body scrub.
5 Star Hotels in Watamu with Pool
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Beach access
Vipingo Ridge Limited
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
The elegant Vipingo Ridge Limited Hotel Kilifi, located around 10 minutes' drive from Skydive Vipingo, boasts an infinity pool and a fitness studio.
Along with offering a sunbathing terrace and a golf course, the Vipingo Ridge Kilifi arranges horse riding tours to elevate your holiday experience. Car hire are available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling, canyoning, and horseback riding.
Vipingo Ridge Limited
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Infinity pool
Vipingo Ridge Limited
The elegant Vipingo Ridge Limited Hotel Kilifi, located around 10 minutes' drive from Skydive Vipingo, boasts an infinity pool and a fitness studio.
Along with offering a sunbathing terrace and a golf course, the Vipingo Ridge Kilifi arranges horse riding tours to elevate your holiday experience. Car hire are available at the property and the area is popular for snorkelling, canyoning, and horseback riding.
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Private beach
Diamonds Malindi
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
The comfortable Diamonds Malindi Hotel, located merely 350 metres from Ndoro Sculpture Garden, features spa therapy, a shared lounge, and a golf course. An Indian restaurant is available in the 5-star beachfront hotel that boasts a tropical location, about a 10-minute ride from such entertainment venues as Casino Malindi.
Diamonds Malindi Hotel has 4 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness area. Those who want to get in shape, can practise windsurfing, snorkelling, and boating.
Diamonds Malindi
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Diamonds Malindi
The comfortable Diamonds Malindi Hotel, located merely 350 metres from Ndoro Sculpture Garden, features spa therapy, a shared lounge, and a golf course. An Indian restaurant is available in the 5-star beachfront hotel that boasts a tropical location, about a 10-minute ride from such entertainment venues as Casino Malindi.
Diamonds Malindi Hotel has 4 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness area. Those who want to get in shape, can practise windsurfing, snorkelling, and boating.
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Beach access
Kariba Sunset
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
The elegant Kariba Sunset Hotel Mombasa is located in Mombasa, nearly 20 minutes' walk from Sunsweet Resort, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. The 5-star hotel offers 18 rooms and amenities such as a restaurant.
Kariba Sunset
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Pool with view
Kariba Sunset
The elegant Kariba Sunset Hotel Mombasa is located in Mombasa, nearly 20 minutes' walk from Sunsweet Resort, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. The 5-star hotel offers 18 rooms and amenities such as a restaurant.
5 Star Hotels Near Watamu Airport
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Great deal
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Beach access
Hapisaro
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Room service
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Garden area
Featuring spa therapy and a terrace, the 5-star Hapisaro Hotel Mombasa enjoys a convenient location, 1.1 km from Butterfly Pavilion. Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property at this elegant hotel.
Among other amenities, the property offers a swimming pool.
Hapisaro
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Room service
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Garden area
Hapisaro
Featuring spa therapy and a terrace, the 5-star Hapisaro Hotel Mombasa enjoys a convenient location, 1.1 km from Butterfly Pavilion. Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property at this elegant hotel.
Among other amenities, the property offers a swimming pool.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of 5 Star Hotels in Watamu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Kirepwe Ecco Camp Watamu |
9.1 / 10 (13 Reviews) |
From 176$ | |
| Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm |
6.8 / 10 (40 Reviews) |
From 129$ | |
| Severin Sea Lodge |
8.9 / 10 (1752 Reviews) |
From 98$ | |
| Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa |
8.6 / 10 (732 Reviews) |
From 166$ | |
| Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa |
9.5 / 10 (122 Reviews) |
From 247$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 5-star hotels in Watamu are closest to the beach?
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm and The Kasa Malindi both offer direct beach access, making them perfect for beach enthusiasts. Guests can enjoy sandy shores just steps from their accommodations.
Arrive early to secure beachfront sun loungers, especially on weekends when local families visit.
What 5-star hotels near Watamu National Marine Park are ideal for snorkeling?
The Kasa Malindi and Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa are just minutes away from Watamu National Marine Park, offering ideal locations for snorkeling adventures. Guests can explore rich marine life right off the coast.
Visit the park early in the morning for the best visibility and fewer crowds while snorkeling.
Which 5-star hotels in Watamu offer wellness programs?
The Kasa Malindi and Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm provide comprehensive wellness services, including spa treatments and relaxation programs. These hotels cater to guests seeking rejuvenation alongside their beach vacation.
Book wellness treatments in advance, especially during peak seasons when availability fills quickly.
Which 5-star hotels in Watamu provide family-friendly amenities?
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm has activities designed for children, while The Kasa Malindi offers spacious villas ideal for families traveling together. Both hotels ensure a welcoming environment for guests of all ages.
Take advantage of organized family activities scheduled during the summer holidays for a fun and engaging experience.
What 5-star hotels near Malindi offer gourmet dining options?
The Kasa Malindi is home to the award-winning Jiko Gourmet Restaurant, known for its fusion of local and Italian dishes. Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa features diverse dining options catering to various dietary preferences.
Make dinner reservations at Jiko during your stay, as it is popular and fills up quickly, especially on weekends.
Which 5-star hotels in Watamu have stunning ocean views?
Life Resort St. Thomas Royal Palm and Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa both feature rooms with balconies that provide breathtaking ocean views. Guests can enjoy the scenery while relaxing.
Request a room on the upper floors for the best vista of the ocean during your stay.
Which 5-star hotels in Watamu are suitable for romantic getaways?
Lion In The Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa and The Kasa Malindi provide intimate settings, perfect for romantic escapes. Both offer luxury accommodations and personalized services to enhance your stay.
Look for special romantic packages that include private dinner options on the beach for a memorable experience.
How can I get to Watamu from Malindi Airport?
The easiest way to reach Watamu from Malindi Airport is by taxi, which typically takes about 30 minutes. Alternatively, pre-arranged hotel transfers are available for convenience.
Negotiate your taxi fare before getting in, as prices can vary; expect to pay around 1,500 KES to Watamu.
What seasonal activities can I enjoy in Watamu?
Watamu offers seasonal activities like whale shark watching from October to March and turtle hatching tours during the nesting season from June to September. These activities provide unique experiences for visitors.
Plan your visit around the whale shark season for a chance to swim with these magnificent creatures during clear weather days.
What dining experiences are must-tries in Watamu?
When visiting Watamu, try local seafood restaurants like Driftwood Beach Bar & Restaurant and The Crab Shack for fresh, flavorful meals. Both provide a great view of the ocean.
Visit in the evening to enjoy breathtaking sunsets while dining on the beach.