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Apartment in Malindi
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsBeach Villa in CoralKey (Pool)
The place is absolutely stunning—far more magnificent than what the images show. It was such a beautiful surprise! I would strongly recommend this location to anyone looking for a getaway. It’s very family-friendly, making it an ideal destination for families. The host was incredibly responsive and always available to communicate whenever needed. Gladys and Freddy were both very supportive and helpful. My family had an amazing time, and we’ll cherish the memories we made here. Thank you Antonio♥️

Apartment in Watamu
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsBeach Apartment - Watamu
We loved our stay, it's a cute and restful space. I'd read the reviews earlier so knew to bring kitchen supplies with me; if you intend to cook, please do so, the kitchen has very basic amenities. Otherwise the space is lovely, within walking distance to the beach and restaurants, clean pool, clean space, friendly and helpful staff. If you're driving, please note there's no parking inside so plan for that as well; overall lovely stay, would recommend!

Apartment in Malindi
4.33 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsStudio Leliya
The place met all my expectations. Very friendly and courteous hostess. Extremely clean space with very good opportunities for sporting activities. I'd love to come back!

Apartment in Malindi
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviewsElegant beachfront apartment, pool and wifi
Great location with great views. Steps away to the beach. Jackson was great, and easy to talk to. Highly recommend for those looking to have a quiet relaxing getaway.

Apartment in Watamu
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviewsBeach Apartment - Watamu
Antonio and the team were fantastic - I had a great stay, too short, but even for a quick visit, this was the perfect place to stay in Watamu.

Apartment in Malindi
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviewsWhite Lion resort vista mare 3
Lucio's is such a quaint delightful suite! perfect place to unwind and catch a break. Will definitely be back.. :)
Waterfront house rentals

Home in Watamu
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsGinger 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.

Home in Uyombo
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviewsFamily beach house, birder's paradise.
It was a lovely and relaxing stay.

Home in Malindi
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviewsParadise Haven Mambrui/Malindi
Moe’s place is exactly what we were looking for during our trip, a place just steps from the beach, sleeping to the beautiful sounds of the ocean. The swimming pools are another highlight, warm, salty and very clean water. The house is very cosy, beds are comdortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. Even though the showers have no hot water, you definitely do not need the hot water as it is very hot weather. Amina came everyday to help clean up and was extremely friendly. John was also very accommodating with an earlier check in. The whole neighbourhood is just beautiful. If you are looking for a beachside house, this is for you, do not hesitate.

Home in Malindi
4.56 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviewsThe Beach House, Malindi, On the Ocean 4BR, 3.5BA
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?

Home in Watamu
4.7 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsNyumba Ya Madau - Stunning Beach Villa in Watamu
We had an AMAZING time. The house is right on the beach with private access and a nice sized garden space. The house itself was really homely and had everything we needed without being over fussy. We all loved the snorkelling and beach vibe and the kids loved the small pool on the veranda. The staff were great and so helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this house.
Waterfront condo rentals

Condo in Watamu
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 78 reviewsStunning beach front apartment
Beautiful apartment with gorgeous terrace with view directly on the ocean bay!

Condo in Watamu
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviewsShell House, Watamu, Apartment & beach & garden
My parents and I had an absolutely lovely time at Shell House. Kevin, the chef, was amazing, and Mercy, the housekeeper, was very sweet. Helga was extremely communicative throughout, even being a great help during a check-in at 4AM online, as well as giving tons of recommendations. The location is lovely - it's a bit off from the rest of Watamu but connected to a beach with some small bars. One thing to know is that it's not the best ocean swimming spot as there are lots of blowfish and sea urchins and it's shallow. But the lovely salt-water pool made up for it! There's a generator in the property so power always comes back on quickly and the Wifi worked very well. Overall, we had a fantastic time. Thank you!!

Condo in Malindi
4.37 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviewsMalindi Home with a View
Enjoyed my stay. Linda was a really helpful host and so was the house keeper -Jemimah. Linda's apartment and balcony was amazing which I liked. However, the exterior looked like it needed a lot of touch probably due to the renovations ongoing in some part of the complex. In all, I'll stay there again and hope the complex is finished before my next visit.

Condo in Watamu
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsBouganvillea Apartment - Gecko Resort
This is my 4th time staying at one of Denise's apartments in Gecko. Nice to have a mix of self catered apartment, but with the amenities of a resort. You also can't get a location better than this in Watamu. Highly recommended!

Condo in Watamu
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviewsPatch by the Ocean, a 2 bed beach front apartment
We had a great stay at Susan's place. Apartment was clean and open and superbly located next to a lovely pool (which we mostly had to ourselves) and a lively area of beach. We'd definitely come again!

Condo in Watamu
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsDesert Rose Apartment - Gecko Resort
This was a prefect location for my family traveling with my elderly parents. Everyone was very helpful, the location is great and there is a wonderful mix of having the privacy of a two room self cater apartment but within a resort so that you have the best of both worlds including access to the swimming pools, restaurants and bars. Kitchen is basic but reasonably well appointed. A wonderful location and 5 minutes to the beach.

Condo in Malindi
5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsMalindi Mariposa apartment 9B
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.
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