
Beachfront vacation rentals in Watamu
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Tembo Beach Cottage in Resort
Wonderful host, nice place that Linda has there. The housekeeper Mary was quite helpful. We had a delay with our transport so Linda extended our check out time which was commendable. She's a good host. Will for sure visit again.

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.

House 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
First impression was a-bit disappointing as the apartment building is under construction or renovation, however on getting inside the house it was a totally different story. The unit is worth the money and potentially worth more so if you are thinking about it jump on the offer as prices might get high when the surroundings match up. Linda was a wonderful host and sorted any of the small issues we might have had during our stay. There was a caretaker always within the vicinity who responded swiftly in person. I would stay here again. I highly recommend!

Watamu best Beach exclusive 2 bedroom apartment 2
We had. a very nice few days at the property. On the upper terrace you could enjoy the starry sky at night and watch the sunset on the sea. We were also warmly welcomed by Mr. Nzuki, who was always available to order a tuk tuk or other concerns were resolved very quickly by him. The beach section at the property is more visited by the locals, so you are not approached by the beach boys and you can enjoy your peace and quiet. We highly recommend the place. The bathroom was in very good condition and the air conditioning worked. There is even a small pool that belongs to the complex.

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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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?

Harbour Key 125
Loved this place. Rael, who manages the property, was a star. Would highly recommend.

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
We were able to relax wonderfully in Silvia's house. There were eight of us as a family. The four rooms for sleeping are practically identical with one bathroom. It has enough space to linger and find a quiet corner. We were warmly welcomed and cared for by Evan, the chef, Andrew the 2nd chef and helper for everything, Margerit the cleaner, James, the gardener and Alex the night watchman. We lacked nothing. We discussed the food with Evan every day and we were never disappointed. Fresh fish, squid, and mussels were sold right at the front door and turned into delicacies by Evan and Andrew. The staff were very accommodating, flexible and also respected our privacy. We were able to enjoy manicure, pedicure and massages directly in the house. The beach and especially the football field was right behind the Maur. We can wholeheartedly recommend Silvia's house.
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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.

The 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.

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 Guest 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
Great stay. Amazing host. The home is comfortable and the service was great. Thanks

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.
Quick stats about beachfront rentals in Watamu
Total rentals
110 properties
Nightly prices starting at
G$2,098 GYD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
3.3K reviews
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80 properties are a good fit for families
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50 properties allow pets
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