Visiwa Beach Resort - Watamu

$$$$||View on mapWatamu, KenyaJacaranda Road Plot, Watamu, Kenya, 80202|
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Visiwa Beach Resort - Watamu
Jacaranda Road Plot, Watamu, Kenya, 80202·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 496 reviews
8.5Great
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Staff9.0
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.6
Breakfast7.6
Who stays here
Couples50%
Families23%
Groups16%
Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 496 reviews
8.5Great
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Staff9.0
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.6
Breakfast7.6
Who stays here
Couples50%
Families23%
Groups16%
Solo10%

5-star beachfront resort in Watamu with private beach area and saltwater pool

Beach & Pool

Visiwa Beach Resort offers a private beach area with direct access to Watamu Bay Beach. The outdoor swimming pool uses salt water and includes a shallow end and sun loungers. Guests also have access to an open-air bath and pool with a view.

Dining

The on-site romantic restaurant serves Italian, seafood, local, and European cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast is continental and à la carte, and meals are available for lunch and dinner. The coffee house on site offers a selection of fruits, snack bar, and wine or champagne.

Rooms & Views

Air-conditioned rooms at Visiwa Beach Resort Watamu feature sea views, private bathrooms with free toiletries, balconies, and terraces. Additional amenities include a patio, pool view, and outdoor dining areas. The property provides daily housekeeping, ironing service, and laundry.

Location & Activities

Located beachfront, the resort is within walking distance of Watamu National Marine Park and Gedi Ruins. Guests can join guided tours, cooking classes, game drives, and walking tours about local culture. The hotel offers bicycle rental and car hire to explore nearby attractions like Malindi Marine National Park.

Family & Pet Amenities

Visiwa Beach Resort provides family rooms and a babysitting or child services for guests traveling with children. The property allows pets, offering pet bowls, and has a shared lounge or TV area. A 24-hour front desk and currency exchange are available for all guests.

  • Beach: Private beach area exclusive to resort guests
  • Pool: Saltwater outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and view
  • Dining: Italian and seafood restaurant with special diet menus
  • Activities: Cooking classes, game drives, guided tours, bicycle rental
  • Rooms: Ocean-facing units with sea views and private patios
  • Location: Walking distance to Watamu National Marine Park
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:30
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 10.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Czech, Afrikaans, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:21
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Family Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Cots

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Courtyard view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Visiwa Beach Resort

💵 Lowest room price 194 £
📏 Distance to centre 600 m
✈️ Distance to airport 18.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Malindi, MYD

Location

Jacaranda Road Plot, Watamu, Kenya, 80202
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Jacaranda Road Plot, Watamu, Kenya, 80202
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Jacaranda Road Plot, Watamu, Kenya, 80202
  • City landmarks
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Stellamaries Catholic Church
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530 m
Ack St. Peter's Church
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Restaurant
papa Remo
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Reviews of Visiwa Beach Resort

8.5 /10
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496 reviews
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