
Beachfront vacation rentals in Watamu
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Watamu Kenya, Ocean front house, prive beach
very comfortable place! Ziro, the chef/house help was great. The compound is beautiful and very well located.

Ginger House Rafiki Tamu Resort
Daniele's place was a wonderful and memorable experience for us. The staff members are super friendly, thumbs up to the security guard ;Tete and Michael. The cleaners Jacky and Amina, they are very friendly and helpful. Daniele's place was very clean and free of clutter. Many places to have activities and are all so close to each other. We will definitely come.

Arica palm Two-Bedroom Suite'
we stayed here with my son on a boys outing and we loved it. my son enjoyed the pool swimming at night too. the rooms were clean and spotless. Patrick the host and Baraza the caretaker are wonderful host. Patrick gave us some mahari in the morning which I found kind of him. we are definitely coming back

Malindi Mariposa apartment
Absolutely fabulous place. I would highly recommend it. Rachel had clear instructions and was always available to help. The place was clean and has everything you need. There is so much to do in the area, Malindi is a lovely place to visit. Musa was very helpful and showed us around making sure we got everything we needed. Thank you for having us.

Nyumba Naci
We had a wonderful week at Nadia's place. It was super clean and a lovely lovely space (with a great pool). Would definitely recommend

Beachfront Condo with Pool
Our stay at Linda's place was great! Her place is spotless and beautiful. The interior decor is welcoming and lovely. Her recommendations about Chef Zena made our stay unforgettable. The Housekeeper, Jemimah, does a great job at it. She was also very helpful and responsive. The outside look might look disappointing due to the ongoing renovations, but once you get in, you realize you made a good decision to book the place. I'd write on and on, but to put it simply, you will not regret booking Linda's place. We loved it!

Watamu best Beach exclusive 2 bedroom apartment 2
Wir hatten. ein paar sehr schöne Tage in der Unterkunft. Auf der oberen Terrasse konnte man den Sternenhimmel bei Nacht genießen und den Sonnenuntergang auf das Meer beobachten. Auch wurden wir herzlich von Herrn Nzuki empfangen, der immer zur Verfügung stand , um ein Tuk Tuk zu bestellen oder andere Anliegen wurden sehr schnell von ihm gelöst. Der Strandabschnitt in der Unterkunft wird mehr von den Einheimischen besucht, so dass man nicht von den Beach boys angesprochen wird und man seine Ruhe geniessen kann. Wir können die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen. Das Bad war in einem sehr gutem Zustand und die Klimaanlage hat funktioniert. Es gibt sogar einen kleinen Pool, der zur Anlage gehört.

Nyumba Malaika Jacaranda Villa and B&B
I recently stayed at the beautiful Nyumba Malaika Airbnb and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. The host was wonderful and extremely welcoming. They were always available to answer any questions and made sure that we had everything we needed throughout our stay. The location of the Airbnb was perfect. It was close to many places where we could relax and find great food. It was just a walking distance to the beach, which was a huge plus. The proactive staff was always available to offer assistance and made us feel at home. The swimming pool was clean and inviting. Overall, I would definitely recommend Nyumba Malaika Airbnb to anyone looking for a comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable stay. I had a great time and would love to come back again, especially during better weather. Thanks to the host and staff for making our stay an unforgettable one.
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Le Pleiadi, Merope
We had a wonderful stay at Isigi's Airbnb and we were upgraded to a different room, too with a beautiful view of the garden, pool and the ocean. The staff was always friendly and super helpful, especially Caro at the reception was exceptional. Close to the beach and also Naivas grocery store and surrounding restaurants were just a stone's throw away. The apartment and its surroundings were always super clean and the garden well maintained. The kingsize bed was super comfy. We loved our stay and highly recommend it to other guests! Thanks for hosting us! When we're going visit Malindi again we would definitely stay at Le Pleiadi again.

Large beachfront cottage with pool in Watamu
This is the second time I have been a guest in this villa. It is perfect for me and my family, large rooms, beautiful garden, swimming pool and direct access to the sea. I would like to highlight the staff, always available, professional and very discreet. I hope to be able to return soon.

3bedroom Villa on Malindi beach
Very nice and comfortable.

Zahari House (Dhow house)
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 !

Shuma House
WOW!! What a fabulous trip had by all!! 8 adults and 1 baby stayed for 10 nights at Shuma house. We had an incredible trip. Shuma is breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful, you really feel at one with nature here!. Shuma house itself is stunning, plenty of space for everyone, all the rooms are quirky, spacious and full of personality. The staff were all very welcoming and accommodating, and all work incredibly hard to ensure we are well fed and looked after. Martin, Shumas chef cooked us the most delicious meals night after night! Lots of choice and flexibility with meal choices/timings/allergies etc. Robert was amazing and tended to our every need, especially our daughter Elkies needs! Thank you all so much for making our trip to Shuma House absolutely fabulous! It was an emotional goodbye, but it certainly wont be the last!! We will be back!! Thank you! 🤩

Escape to The Beach House - Your Private Paradise!
This is our 5th visit to The Beach House. We keep coming back for a bunch of reasons. Rehema, Ali and the rest of the staff are the best. The location right on the water with perfect views is unbeatable. Communication with Rory is consistently great. The top porch is some of my favorite square footage on the planet. And … have I mentioned how terrific Rehema is?

Swimbo House 3 bedroom sleep 8 with seaview
Lynda's House is lovely! The setting is great, less than two minutes down a sandy path to the beach. The house had everything we needed for a family with two young children. The pool is lovely and had a large shallow section which our daughter loved. Fondo good us beautiful food and Joyce kept the house spotless. We are looking forward to coming back soon.

Beachfront view villa
Im Haus von Silvia konnten wir uns wunderbar erholen. Wir waren zu acht als Familie unterwegs. Die vier Zimmer zum Schlafen sind praktisch identisch mit je einem Badezimmer. Es hat genügend Platz um sich zu verweilen und um eine ruhige Ecke zu finden. Wir wurden von Evan, dem Koch, Andrew dem 2. Koch und Helfer für alles, Margerit der Reinigungsfrau, James, dem Gärtner und Alex dem Nachtwächter herzlich aufgenommen und umsorgt. Es fehlte uns an nichts. Mit Evan haben wir jeden Tag das Essen besprochen und wir wurden nie enttäuscht. Frischer Fisch, Tintenfisch und Muscheln wurden direkt an der Haustür verkauft und durch Evan und Andrew zu Köstlichkeiten verarbeitet. Die Angestellten waren sehr zuvorkommend, flexibel und haben auch unsere Privatsphäre respektiert. Maniküre, Pediküre und Massagen konnten wir direkt im Haus geniessen. Der Strand und vor allem der Fussballplatz lag direkt hinter der Maur. Wir können das Haus von Silvia von Herzen weiter empfehlen.
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Ritchie House Stunning peaceful beachfront 5BD
We had a wonderfull stay in Ritchie's House. The house itself is wonderful, has a very beautiful garden and access to the beach. The service was excellent, and the chef was very professional and good as well. In short: we had an excellent stay at Ritchie's House. On top of that, all communication with Vivienne went extremely smooth. We felt warmly welcomed, even long before we even arrived. Vivienne is very responsive, and helped us with restaurant recommendations as well.

close to the sea II, Watamu
Really, really close to the best part of Watamu beach. Can't beat the location. It is adjacent to a hotel so you can also take advantage of what they have to offer.

Carlos Marina House 2
Great stay, lovely room and amazing roof terrace! Short walk to the beach and having a restaurant next door was really useful. Would stay again.

Villa Mela, Malindi
Giovanni’s place was truly outstanding! The space is beautiful and very calm and peaceful. We felt so at home. The staff are really excellent. They have a limited menu at good prices and the food is excellent. The pool is delightful. Just the right size of place - 5 rooms (some double, some twin) and many different common areas, which allow you to space out from other guests. We also made new friends. A really great experience all in all. Thank you Giovanni, Stephen and Ngala.

Watamu Tamu House
Agnes was the most amazing host anyone could ask for. She gave us great tips on where to eat and what to do in the surrounding area. She even went out of her way to post my passport back to me after I left it there (an absolute life saver!!) Her house is lovely and spacious and 2 minutes from the beach. The beds are all super comfy and all come with mozzie nets. There was some shortage of water, but she provided us with plenty of bottles of mineral water. I would definitely recommend Agnes’ place ❤️❤️

Serviced 2 bedroom apartment near the ocean front
The stay was seamless. From the check in to the stay there, everything was perfect! The caretaker,Priscilla, was very responsive to any query or challenge faced. Overall a solid 10/10, would definitely stay there again🥳

Lovely 2 bd/2 bath with pool, 5 min walk to beach
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.

Ma.Fra. House Watamu
My friend and I had planned to stay at Francesca‘s for 4 nights but extended our stay since we liked it so much. The apartment seems to be pretty new, everything is very clean and furnished practically but still with nice details like the carving of the wardrobe or the wonderful terrace/balcony space. We were welcomed by Derick, who was our contact on the ground, but nevertheless Francesca always stayed in touch with me to see if we were fine. The apartment was a bit hot when we arrived, but as soon as we opened the windows and doors there was a nice breeze and it was easy to keep the house ventilated. Also, a BIG plus is that the beds and all windows have mosquito nets, so even if you leave them open, no problems with bites! Also, the accommodation is conveniently located near the beach, 3 mins away from „Watamu mall“ with a supermarket and a coffee shop, and a 15 min walk or short boda-drive from the centre. Overall a great price for value, I would definitely come again!
Quick stats about beachfront rentals in Watamu
Total rentals
110 properties
Nightly prices starting at
R178 ZAR before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
3.3K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
80 properties are a good fit for families
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50 properties allow pets
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90 properties have a pool
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