
Beachfront holiday rental in Watamu
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Shuma House
Welcome to Shuma! A place of beauty, tranquility and pure connection with nature! This is bare foot living at its best. This house has been built with organic,sustainable materials and has its own private access to one of the most beautiful beaches on the Kenya Coast. The house is secluded in a very private and protected part of Watamu. It boasts a stunning pool and it`s surrounded by a verdant jungle-like garden full of flowers and birds. This is a place to come and forget all your troubles....

Raha Tu - Whole Apartment
Stylish two-bedroom home just 3 minutes from iconic Papa Remo Beach. Sunrise walks, sunset swims, and poolside relaxation await. 🍓 Watamu’s first floating fruit tray available on request (extra charge) 🍉 Exclusive Papa Remo perks • Priority seating • Complimentary fresh juice • In-apartment menu ✨ Comfort • 2 bathrooms • A/C in master; second bedroom enjoys fresh Watamu air & natural charm 🏖️ Fun • Large pool + plunge pool • Paddle court next door Warm welcome & attentive host support 🤍

Nyumba Ya Madau - Stunning Beach Villa in Watamu
Welcome to Nyumba Ya Madau, a Swahili-style beachfront villa on a pristine white sandy beach protected by a coral reef. It’s the perfect place to unwind, sleeping up to 10 guests (plus 2 kids). Enjoy ocean views that shift with the tides—walk along the sandbank at low tide, swim or snorkel, take a boat ride, or kitesurf at high tide. The villa sits in a secure 24/7-guarded compound with a private terrace pool and a shared pool. Your stay includes a chef and staff to fully relax and enjoy Watamu.

Baraka House, Beautiful Watamu beachfront location
Baraka House & infinity pool are on Watamu's prime beachfront. Set high on a ridge in coastal forest, opposite the famous Watamu National Marine Park, where there is the finest snorkelling & Kite-surfing in Kenya. All bedrooms have sea views - 5 upstairs bedrooms with balconies. Plus one downstairs double room with en-suite bathroom/toilet. Included are room stewards, security and a chef with fabulous menus and trained in healthy food preparation. There are desks in each room & unlimited WIFI.

Medina Palms three bedroom Beach Villa in Watamu
A three bedroom villa in Medina Palms, a 5 star hotel and residence which has been voted best hotel in Kenya, on the beachfront in Watamu, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The villa is fully serviced and cleaned, and guests have access to the whole hotel, including a restaurant, bar, beach bar, gym, watersports centre, spa, and three pools and beds. With the 24 hour hotel reception you can organise sunset cruises on a traditional sailing dhow, snorkelling, fishing and much more.

Volandrella House-exclusive access to Watamu Beach
Villa Volandrella sits in a stunning seafront location (first line) on the famous Watamu Beach with direct access to the sand and close to Watamu village. Staff services (chef, daily cleaning and security) are included in the price. The area is made up of high-end homes. The villa spans 3 floors and features 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 living room, a kitchen, staff quarters for the house boy, a garden, a pool and private parking. Discounted professional massages can also be arranged in the villa

Swimbo House 3 bedroom sleep 8 with seaview
Swimbo house is an old house which has been renovated and has the most beautiful view. Access to the beach through its own pathway and is located on the road to turtle Bay beach, next to turtle bay hotel and overlooking turtle bay beach with a stunning pool. Swimbo House sleeps 8 in 3 main bedrooms and two tiny kids pods on a self catering basis perfect for families two family rooms with king size beds and a single , one double and two tiny kids rooms. 4 bathrooms . ac in one double

Watamu Sandbar Beach Cottage
ECO-friendly wonderfully located, 2 bed apartment Cottage, set in the secure grounds of a beach front property. A balcony above the veranda offers wonderful views across the Indian Ocean lagoon to Whale Rock & at low tide the stunning Sandbar. Guests have private, easy access to the beach. Shares a large plunge pool with the SandBar Studio. Both bedrooms are en-suite, well equipped kitchen and dining room as well as an ample covered veranda. Fast, WIFI and satellite TV. Fantastic location!

Stunning Oceanfront Penthouse, Pool & Housekeeping
Charming , cool and breezy beach front apartment , nice pool with sunbeds and umbrellas included, daily housekeeping , self catering (Chef available) . Fast speed wi-fi connection , suitable for smart working. For couples , groups of friends or families (ideal for short term or long term rentals). Direct access to the white sandy beach, fantastic sea views . Placed in an elegant small compound with 24 h security. Close to airport, restaurants, town center, super markets, golf club, banks.

BEACH LUXURY APARTMENT
Luxury apartment at the ground floor with the direct access at the swimming pool and at the wonderful beach Blue Bay. In the center of Watamu, close to restaurants, shops, bars, banks and transports. Security H24. The main features are the brightness, the privacy, the elegance, the beautiful sunsets on the beach, the lush garden and the private parking. WI-FI This apartment is the perfect place to relax! Suitable for families, business travels, couples and Kiters Private inverter

Lion House beach house
The house is located in a complex overlooking the Silversand Beach of Malindi, where all the best hotels in the area are located. The complex is accessed directly from the main road and has an expansive garden equipped with a private parking and a large shared swimming pool. The villa is tastefully and gracefully furnished in Afro-chic style. La casa è situata in un complesso che affaccia sulla Silversand Beach di Malindi, dove sono situati tutti i migliori hotel della zona.

Malindi Beachfront I swimming pool I near airport
Welcome to your Malindi hideout, where ocean waves lull you to sleep & sunrises greet you each morning. This peaceful one-bedroom apartment is perfect for remote workers, couples, or solo travelers. You will enjoy the entire apartment to yourself, with just one room kept locked for storage ensuring your privacy & comfort throughout your stay. Want to explore? We can help arrange trips to Marine Park, Hell’s Kitchen & Gede Ruins for unforgettable local adventures.
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Explore 100 holiday rentals in Watamu

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Watamu holiday rentals start at $17 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
70 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Find 30 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
80 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
60 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
90 of Watamu holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Watamu rentals

4.7 Average rating
Watamu stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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