The best spa hotels in Watamu

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Watamu easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Twiga Beach Resort & Spa Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. Featuring free WiFi, Twiga Beach & Spa offers accommodation in Watamu. The resort has a spa centre and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this resort is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with free toiletries and a hair dryer provided. The property is 6 km away from Watamu National Marine Park. There is a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, babysitting service and hairdresser's at the property. You can play table tennis and darts at this resort, and the area is popular for golfing and snorkeling. The resort also offers car hire. The nearest airport is Moi International Airport, 90 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $86.

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• 2 Kobe Suite Resort Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. With a tropical garden and and private beach area, Kobe Suite Resort is located in Watamu. The resort has two outdoor pools and can arrange massages on request. The suites at Kobe have air conditioning, a minibar, seating area and a bathroom with shower and bidet. The beds are draped with mosquito nets and each suite has satellite TV. Guests can enjoy sea or garden views. At Kobe Suite Resort you will find a restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, a concierge service and 24-hour front desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and snorkelling. The National Marine Park is 3.5 km away and Gede ruins is 11 km from the resort. Moi International Airport is 120 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $214.

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• 3 Medina Palms Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. Located on Watamu beach, the luxury Medina Palms features unique architecture and a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and views of the Indian Ocean. Free WiFi is offered in public areas. With views of the garden and pool, the elegant and spacious suites come complete with air conditioning and feature a lounge and dining area, flat-screen satellite TV and kitchenette. Each have a private entrance and some suites offer a hot tub. At Medina Palms there is the à la carte Amandina Restaurant, Star Lounge which offers shisha, cocktails and sunsets views towards the distant Tsavo National Park. Other facilities at the resort include a kids' club, fitness centre and the Sakina Spa which offers an array of treatments and massages. The resort is 25 km from the Malindi Airport and 126 km from the Moi International Airport. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $355.

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• 4 Hemingways Watamu Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. Offering a spa and wellness centre, 2 pools surrounded by palm trees, and a free tennis court, Hemingways Watamu is located on the beachfront of Watamu. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. The rooms are furnished in a modern style and offer bright interiors with views of the ocean. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features eclectic cuisine with a focus on fresh sea food. Guests can partake in an array of activities in the area, such as snorkeling, fishing, and bird watching. The Gede Ruins are a 5-minute drive from the property, while Malindi Airport is 20 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $375.

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• 5 Temple Point Resort Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. Temple Point Resort is located in Watamu Marine National Park at the junction of the Mida Creek and Indian Ocean. Overlooking a coral reef and its own private beach, it offers traditional Swahili-style rooms. All of the air-conditioned rooms at Temple include a modern bathroom, TV and minibar. There are views of the Indian Ocean, Mida Creek or lush tropical gardens from a patio or balcony. A la carte or buffet-style African and international cuisine is provided at Temple Point’s Clubhouse Restaurant. Panoramic views of Mida Creek can be enjoyed at the bar, which serves cocktails. Relax by the elegant pool surrounded by sun loungers or enjoy a massage or hot tub session at the spa and wellness centre. Many sports activities or excursions can be arranged by the tour desk or animation team. Watamu is situated 5 minutes’ by car, and contains many shops, restaurants and bars. The Ruins of Gedi are 15 km and an airport shuttle is available for Mombasa or Malindi Airport for a surcharge. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $105.

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• 6 Gecko Resort Watamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. This beachfront resort is located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya. Gecko Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach and buffet restaurant. The rooms feature rustic furnishings with elegant and contemporary style. They are fitted with a mosquito net, safe and air conditioning. Each offers a balcony with views of the garden. The bathrooms contain a shower and include a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Gecko Resort the restaurant serves a variety of dishes and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Facilities on site include a hot tub and solarium. The staff at the tour desk can assist in arranging excursions or arrange a massage upon request. The Watamu Marine National Park is within 24 km and Moi International Airport is 128 km from the resort. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $67.

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