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4 Star Hotels in Watamu

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Watamu on Hotels.com. These Watamu 4 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 20, 2026.

A balcony with white railings, two white chairs with striped cushions, a small table with a bottle and flowers, and a view of the sea with a palm tree and boats.

A bar area with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

1. Hemingways Watamu

Watamu

CNY1,521

CNY1,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a tropical garden and the ocean.

A sandy patio with white chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with turquoise waters and a wooden fence.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central wooden column, a white sofa, a pink chair, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

2. Kobe Suite Resort

Watamu

CNY1,167

CNY1,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.

A room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are arched windows and a door leading to another room.

A room with a view of a beach and palm trees, featuring a white sofa and a small table.

A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

3. Medina Palms

Turtle Bay Area

CNY2,043

CNY2,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.

A person in a bathtub with candles and towels.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple dome-shaped buildings, a large swimming pool, and a beachfront.

A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.

4. The ONE

Watamu

CNY538

CNY635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An aerial view of a coastal town with a curving road, clear blue waters, and scattered buildings.

A white building with multiple balconies, a thatched-roof structure, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

A pathway leading to a building with palm trees and a gravel area.

A resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

5. Watamu Ascot Hotel

Watamu Village

CNY550

CNY649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A clear blue pool with a dome-shaped structure in the center, surrounded by palm trees.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A stone pathway leading to a beachside area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a sandy beach.

6. Sun Palm Beach Resort

Watamu Village

CNY968

CNY1,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.

Two women sitting on wooden chairs under a covered area with a view of the ocean.

A reception desk with a sign reading "LION RESORT & SPA".

7. AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu Village

CNY650

CNY767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a wooden deck.

An aerial view of a beach with white umbrellas and palm trees.

Two individuals in a room with a patterned backdrop, a woven basket, and decorative items.

A room with a bed, a wooden bench, and a sofa.

8. Simba wa Kale Suites & Beach

Watamu

CNY2,858

CNY3,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern resort with a pool, palm trees, and a thatched-roof structure.

A rustic house with a thatched roof, surrounded by a gravel wall.

A spacious room with a high ceiling featuring a wooden truss structure. There is a seating area with tables and chairs, and large windows along the walls.

A dining table with a plate of pastries, a mug, and a glass of water.

9. BLUE DIAMOND VILLA WATAMU

Watamu

CNY457

CNY540 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A resort with a pool, thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a stone wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with white sofas and blue cushions, a stone pillar, and a colorful bird sculpture.

A gym with rows of dumbbells and weight plates, a bench press, and a squat rack.

A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread, white towels, and a bouquet of flowers.

10. Aquarius Club International Resort

Watamu Village

A cozy outdoor seating area with a sofa and chairs, a table, and a hanging lantern.

A dining area with a table set for two, a vase of flowers, and a wooden bench.

A bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and wooden cabinetry.

An outdoor seating area with a stone floor, a thatched roof, and potted plants.

11. SMERALDO BEACH CLUB

Malindi

CNY1,122

CNY1,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof hut, and tropical vegetation.

A cozy living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

A cozy living room with a TV, comfortable seating, and a thatched ceiling.

A nighttime view of a tropical resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a thatched-roof building.

12. Lions Luxury Eco-Resort & Spa

Malindi

CNY343

CNY405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

An aerial view of a resort with a winding pool, palm trees, and beachfront villas.

A bar area with a counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a decorative plant.

A resort with palm trees, outdoor seating, and a building with large windows.

A room with wicker chairs facing a beach view through large windows.

13. Silver Palm Spa and Resort

Kilifi

CNY1,056

CNY1,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pool with a mosaic pattern, surrounded by a covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

A wooden four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden dresser with drawers, and a mirror with decorative elements.

A white building with a dark roof, surrounded by lush green grass and palm trees.

A cozy, well-lit indoor space with wooden furniture, a checkered rug, and string lights.

14. Villa Ameera Malindi

Malindi

CNY179

CNY211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, featuring a clear blue sky and white buildings.

A grassy area with palm trees and white buildings with multiple floors and balconies.

A pool area with thatched-roof structures and a grassy lawn.

A wide, open sandy beach with a clear blue sky.

15. Kijani Residences Condos

Malindi

CNY612

CNY722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A poolside area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign for 'The Brobaab Lodge', a reception desk with a plant, and a window with a view of greenery.

A resort with a thatched-roof building, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a wooden door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery.

16. Baobab Sea Lodge

Kilifi

CNY725

CNY856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A two-story building with outdoor seating and a pool.

A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area with tables and umbrellas.

A bed with a canopy, a lamp, and a decorative wall.

A cozy lounge area with wooden furniture, a round table, and a view of the sea.

17. Kenyan House Malindi

Malindi

CNY198

CNY234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof structure.

A modern living room with a large blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A pathway leading to a pool area surrounded by lush greenery and a white building.

18. Green Malindi Apartments by RevSerene

Malindi

CNY1,530

CNY1,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A clear blue swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with a view of the ocean and a building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a framed photograph, decorative items, and a heart-shaped flower arrangement on the bed.

A pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a wooden chair, a large woven hanging light fixture, and a potted plant.

19. Villa Ametista

Malindi

CNY4,590

CNY5,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A lobby with a reception desk, a 'Welcome' mat, and a statue.

A beachside resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a wooden pier extending into the sea.

A wooden deck with picnic tables and potted plants, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a thatched-roof building.

20. Kilifi Bay Beach Resort

Kilifi

CNY1,020

CNY1,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Turtle Bay Area

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Top landmarks in Watamu

A beach with a thatched umbrella, wooden lounge chairs, and a clear blue sea.

Watamu Beach

9.0/10 (90 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Watamu Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from central Watamu.

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Mida Creek

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Listen to the relaxing sound of the water and take some great vacation pics at Mida Creek located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from central Watamu.

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Ruins of Gedi

8.8/10 (28 reviews)

Ruins of Gedi is just one of the landmarks located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Watamu, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.

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Prawn Lake

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Prawn Lake is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from central Watamu, why not stop by during your stay.

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