A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated August 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Watamu, Kenya. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Opened March 2024. Featuring a balcony with sea views, a private beach area and pool with a view, Casa Maridadi can be found in Watamu, close to Papa Remo Beach and 24 km from Watamu National Marine Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area.
The villa boasts a variety of wellness options, including a fitness room, an open-air bath and yoga classes. A children's playground is also available at the villa, while guests can also relax in the garden.
Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.9 km from Casa Maridadi, while Malindi Marine National Park is 18 km away. Malindi Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort is situated in Watamu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.
The villa features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The villa offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Watamu Bay Beach is 700 metres from Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort, while Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km away. Malindi Airport is 18 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Situated in Watamu, Banana Villas features accommodation with a private pool, a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a car rental service.
Turtle Bay Beach is 200 metres from Banana Villas, while Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km from the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The holiday home with a terrace and pool views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. Malindi Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
Opened October 2023. Located in Watamu, 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Jua Resort provides accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking and a garden. The property features pool and garden views, and is 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.7 km away and Malindi Marine National Park is 18 km from the villa.
With a private bathroom, units at the villa complex also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace.
Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 19 km from the villa, while Gedi Ruins is 6.9 km away. Malindi Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
Newly opened, May 2025. Featuring pool views, Coral Reef Villas - luxury 5 star villas each with private pool, Watamu offers accommodation with balcony, around 400 metres from Garoda Beach. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, an oven, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the villa complex, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Watamu, like cycling.
Watamu National Marine Park is 26 km from Coral Reef Villas - luxury 5 star villas each with private pool, Watamu, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 5.3 km away. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop. Malindi Airport is 24 km from the property.Show full description
Situated in Watamu, Kupenda House - Milele Resort Tamu, Watamu features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests.
The villa is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km from the villa, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.7 km away. Malindi Airport is 18 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Bingo House Watamu, A Modern 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool, A Kids Heaven is located in Watamu. This villa has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests.
The spacious villa with a terrace and garden views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 7 bathrooms with a bidet. The villa offers bed linen, towels and ironing service.
For guests with children, the villa features a children's playground and a kids' club. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Turtle Bay Beach is 500 metres from Bingo House Watamu, A Modern 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool, A Kids Heaven, while Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km away. Malindi Airport is 21 km from the property.Show full description
Set in Watamu, Chris house intera struttura features accommodation with a private pool, a patio and pool views. This recently renovated holiday home is located 600 metres from Papa Remo Beach and 24 km from Watamu National Marine Park. The holiday home offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 5 separate bedrooms, 5 bathrooms with a hair dryer, a seating area, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.
Kids pool is also available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax in the garden.
Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 2.8 km from Chris house intera struttura, while Malindi Marine National Park is 17 km away. Malindi Airport is 17 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boasting pool views, Bianca and Pietro House offers accommodation with balcony, around less than 1 km from Turtle Bay Beach. This villa has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests.
At the villa complex, the units are equipped with a wardrobe. At the villa complex, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.
Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km from the villa, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.4 km away. Units come with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and bathrobes, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. Malindi Airport is 21 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened December 2023. Situated in Watamu and only less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, White bay pianoB features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony and a swimming pool. The accommodation offers full-day security, a housekeeping service and currency exchange for guests.
The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 5 bathrooms with a bidet and a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking.
In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Watamu National Marine Park is 25 km from the villa, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 3 km from the property. Guests can take in the views of the pool from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture. Malindi Airport is 17 km away.Show full description
Opened June 2024. Set in Watamu and only 200 metres from Jacaranda Bay Beach, Maji Villa - A touch of Africa offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. 28 km from Watamu National Marine Park and 8.9 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm, the property features a private beach area, as well as pool with a view. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Malindi Marine National Park.
The spacious villa comes with 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 24 km from the villa, while Gedi Ruins is 12 km away. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a bidet and a dressing room. Malindi Airport is 11 km from the property.Show full description
Located in Watamu in the Kilifi region, Beach House Fortamu features a terrace and garden views. Featuring sea views, a garden and a private pool, this villa also provides guests with free WiFi. Papa Remo Beach is a few steps from the villa and Watamu National Marine Park is 25 km away.
The air-conditioned villa is composed of 3 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms.
Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 3 km from the villa, while Malindi Marine National Park is 18 km away. Malindi Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting private pool, Villa Volandrella - in front of Watamu Beach is situated on the beachfront in Watamu. The air-conditioned accommodation is a few steps from Watamu Bay Beach. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.
The spacious holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware, and 4 bathrooms with a bidet. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km from the holiday home, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.2 km from the property. Malindi Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
Featuring air conditioning, Baobab Village offers accommodation in Watamu. Watamu National Marine Park is 10 km from the property.
All units feature a TV. Baobab Village also includes a year-round outdoor pool.
The area is popular for golfing and snorkeling. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 2.6 km from Baobab Village. Some units have a seating area and/or patio. There is also a dining area and a kitchen fitted with an oven and toaster. A refrigerator and coffee machine are also available. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet in each unit. Towels are provided.
Laundry and ironing services can be arranged for a surcharge.Show full description
Opened December 2023. Trio Villas Watamu is situated in Watamu and has a private pool and pool views. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The villa features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.
Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with slippers. All units have a desk.
Watamu Bay Beach is 1 km from the villa, while Watamu National Marine Park is 22 km from the property. A microwave, a fridge and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Malindi Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
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