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

A resort with a beach, multiple swimming pools, and palm trees.

1. Hemingways Watamu

Watamu

United Kingdom

Amy

$228 nightly

$268 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

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.

2. Medina Palms

Turtle Bay Area

United States

Sean

$306 nightly

$361 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

3. Sun Palm Beach Resort

Watamu Village

United States

Garry

$145 nightly

$171 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A resort with a pool surrounded by thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A beach view from a covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, white cushioned seating, and a view of the ocean with boats.

A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and several boats. There are palm trees and beach chairs visible.

A lush garden with tall palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

4. Blue Bay Village

Watamu

United States

EMMA R

$149 nightly

$180 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

5. Kobe Suite Resort

Watamu

United States

Laurie

$175 nightly

$206 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

A white, woven, semi-enclosed lounge area with a yellow cushion, situated outdoors with palm trees and a thatched-roof building in the background.

A person in a bathtub with candles and towels.

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

6. The ONE

Watamu

United States

Vincent

$72 nightly

$85 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach area with palm trees.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

A wooden deck with yellow cushions and a view of turquoise waters.

A beach with palm trees, thatched-roof huts, and lounge chairs.

7. Diamonds Malindi

Malindi

United Kingdom

Lloyd

$141 nightly

$166 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with palm trees, beach chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of greenery outside.

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and beach chairs.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a window with blinds.

8. Billionaire Resort & Retreat

Malindi

United States

Josh

$443 nightly

$527 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A wooden pier with thatched-roof structures, leading to a beach area with seating and tables.

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

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

9. Kilifi Bay Beach Resort

Kilifi

Switzerland

Jris

$144 nightly

$170 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and thatched-roof structures.

A spacious indoor area with wooden furniture, a central table, and a thatched roof structure.

An aerial view of Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort in Malindi, Kenya, featuring multiple thatched-roof villas, a central pool area, and lush greenery surrounding the property.

A cozy lounge area with a wooden ceiling, white sofas with patterned cushions, a coffee table with books and decorative items, and a view of palm trees through a lattice structure.

10. Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

Malindi

United States

Derrick

$188 nightly

$226 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A beach with sun loungers and palm trees.

A pathway leading to a beach area with a wooden sign indicating the direction.

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11. Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

Malindi

United States

EDWIN

$231 nightly

$270 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious, open-plan living area with a high ceiling and a thatched roof. There are multiple seating areas, including a sofa set and a wooden bench. The space is well-lit with natural light and features a large window overlooking a garden.

A pool area with a thatched roof, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

A resort with thatched-roof structures, lush greenery, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, white chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs.

12. The Lawford Kenya

Malindi

United Kingdom

Rupert

$80 nightly

$94 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A beachside lounge with thatched roof, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea.

A spa area with a pool, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence, overlooking a body of water.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a beach view, a wooden bench, a small table with a vase, and a radiator.

A clear blue pool with a wooden pergola and lounge chairs.

13. Rock and Sea Resort

Watamu

United States

Anonymous traveler

$296 nightly

$353 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A wooden interior with a thatched roof, multiple seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a sofa with cushions, a wooden table with decorative items, and a stone wall.

A pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by vibrant bougainvillea and yellow flowers.

14. Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Turtle Bay Area

United Kingdom

kim

$79 nightly

$93 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A glass-bottomed walkway with a view of the ocean, wooden furniture, and a railing.

Thatched-roof huts with a view of the ocean and clear blue sky.

A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a sofa, tables, and a bar.

A nighttime resort area with a paved pathway, palm trees, and thatched-roof structures.

15. Mawe Zuri Resort

Watamu

United States

Debashish

A beach with palm trees, a thatched hut, and wooden lounge chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a thatched umbrella, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

A beachside seating area with wooden chairs and a wooden structure, overlooking the ocean.

16. Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

Malindi

United States

Kevin

$215 nightly

$254 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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17. Visiwa Beach Resort

Watamu

United States

Jeffrey

$139 nightly

$169 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

Aerial view

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

18. AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu Village

United States

Pacharaporn

$79 nightly

$96 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

19. Baobab Sea Lodge

Kilifi

Canada

Pranay

$108 nightly

$128 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A poolside area with thatched-roof structures, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A beach with a large rock formation and clear blue sky.

A wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bench, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

20. The Charming Lonno Lodge

Watamu

United Kingdom

EUAN

$312 nightly

$369 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Arabuko Sokoke Forest Hotel Reviews

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay, the staff were all so friendly and helpful, the setting is beautiful, food is great, couldn't have asked for a better experience."

Visiwa Beach Resort

Visiwa Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This was a fantastic place to stay. The staff were lovely and the hotel facilities and good were top notch. The Tuk Tuk driver, Kodak, they recommended became a core part of our trip. Recommended."

AHG Lion Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"Worth the money. Food and drinks are pretty good too."

Medina Palms

Medina Palms

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"Très bon accueil par Janet et le reste du personnel. Excellent service tout au long du séjour. La nourriture était variée et de qualité. Merci pour tout, Turtle Bay Resort!"

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Watamu Ascot Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, nice pool"

Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly "

More cheap stays in Arabuko Sokoke Forest

Travellers Inn Resort Malindi

Travellers Inn Resort Malindi

B8 Malindi Mombas Highway Malindi Kilifi

$10 nightly

$12 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

5/10 (2 reviews)

Peacock Court Hotel, Kilifi

Peacock Court Hotel, Kilifi

Charo Wa Mae, Kilifi Kilifi Kilifi County

$14 nightly

$17 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

2/10 (1 review)

Paradise Lagoon B&B

Paradise Lagoon B&B

Watamu Beach Road Watamu Kilifi County

$45 nightly

$53 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

GK Palm Resort Watamu

GK Palm Resort Watamu

Watamu Beach Rd Watamu Kilifi County

$69 nightly

$81 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)

Titanic Hotel - Kilifi

Titanic Hotel - Kilifi

Mnarani Kilifi Kilifi County

Le Mach Apartments

Le Mach Apartments

Le Mach Apartments Kilifi Kilifi County

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