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Your Tropical Oasis with Your Own Private Pool
In the heat of Watamu, the garden is a jewel and the pool in the middle is a must! We really enjoyed our stay at Jeremy and Laura's cottage with our 2 little ones (6 months and 2 years). The house itself is vintage with optional air conditioned at night. It can be really hot during the day so the pool is just a perfect option to refresh yourselves (it's shaded until 11am and from 4pm). Daniel, the house manager, was always willing to help and discreet, though he is working around the house on the plot all day from 8 to 5pm. He was even in capacity to help us find a young lady to supervise our babies so that we could enjoy our evenings out. Apart from the pool and the sublime garden, one other great added values of the cottage is definitely its location (very central) as there are many very good restaurant options at tuktuk distance - Jeremy shall share lots of tips prior to your arrival! I think we tried all of them ;)

Palm House Villa in Malindi, private, near beach
Stayed with family including 5 kids under 11 years. We had a wonderful time! The pictures truly don't do the house justice. The kids (and adults too!) spent most of the time in the pool. The beach is a 5 mins walk away where we got excursions to Malindi marine park. But what made this stay so enjoyable for us was the staff (Phillip, Janet, Eric and James) who really made us feel welcome and went out of their way to make us comfortable. Highly recommend staying here!

Coast house
What a magical stay at the coast house! 5 Stars ⭐️ The whole team was wonderful - the chef prepared the tastiest swahili seafood dishes and the kids enjoyed the big pool. Perfect space for a bigger group! We really appreciate the memories we made here.

Villa Nala with a pool in Watamu
I really enjoyed my stay at Gianni's place! It is located in a very good area in Watamu and close to everything. I also loved the fact that it is so private. The house itself is also very nice. The kitchen supplies are maybe a bit basic without a kettle/toaster. But nothing to be worried about. Every night there is a night guard, which gave me a safe feeling. Although he doesn't speak English which sometimes caused some language barriers. The owner Gianni was always very responsive and easy to communicate with! Thank you for a great stay!

MojMir Beach Apartment
very cosy place, nice balcony and all necessary amenities fulfilled. the security guards are helpful with any transportation needs and all communication with the host was smooth as. Overall had a great stay! Thanks.

Zahari House (Dhow house)
We had a wonderful holiday at Dhow House. A great location, only a few minutes walk from the beach. Kids loved the pool and using the top deck for meals was also special! Thanks

Stunning 4-bedroom villa with pool close to beach
Our stay at Daniela's place was great, the house and rooms are beautifully decorated and professionally cleaned by the staff everyday. We also enjoyed the large spacious garden, the friendly dogs and the pool for relaxing in. We were well taken care of by the chef and the rest of the staff who made our stay very comfortable and helped with everything we needed. The location is also decent with it not being far from restaurants and other attractions in Malindi town as well as the beach and beach restaurants. Overall, I'd say it's a good option if you're looking for a place to stay on holiday in Malindi.

Private paradise in Malindi
Everything about our stay at wild gecko was amazing. Our family enjoyed swimming all day long, we relished the privacy of the location. The airbnb has a cleaner who kept the space clean and neat, the ambience was so refreshing, I will definitely be back! maybe for a solo trip next. Doris was responsive and helpful throughout, she got us a cook who did the best swahili dishes
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Furaha Villa in Johari Villas
We had a wonderful stay! The host was incredibly responsive and kind. The space was spotless, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was also very private and peaceful. Absolutely worth every penny. We’re definitely coming back!

Serenity Penthouse
My stay in Watamu, with my two friends, was very lovely. Yasmin, Antonio, and Mary made our stay very comfortable with their warm personalities and responsiveness to any queries we had throughout our visit. This was much appreciated when we needed assistance with things in the house. The open plan feel of the apartment with the strong breeze was something of a lifeline in the heat by the Indian Ocean and the effective A/C in all bedrooms was a blessing. The pool was clean and also very quiet which made mornings and evenings very peaceful to swim. The apartment is very well located and is just 5minutes, if that, to Watamu beach and also positioned close to the bank and nearby shops. I will be staying here again if and when I am on the coast, Gus (UK 23-29/08/24)

#7 Turtle Bay Villa, Watamu Malindi Kilifi County
Loved our stay! Very responsive and lovely hosts. Great location and very safe with around the clock security. Ann was very accommodating and we will definitely be back!

The Fig Tree - A haven of peace
Erena was a wondeful host who assisted in all manners from pre booking to being around when we needed as well with ideas for what to do and planning meals. The place was lushes and green and so peaceful and loved the loveable furry friends being around which made it feel real homey. Really enjoy my stay and I will return for sure with more friends as it is big enough

Family beach house, birder's paradise.
Our stay at Villa Mkauju was absolutely fantastic! The villa is stunning, offering tranquility and comfort. A big thank you to the wonderful staff who were incredibly attentive and made us feel at home. Special thanks to the owner for maintaining such a beautiful property. We highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a luxury getaway in Malindi. Can't wait to return!

Hippopotamus Home
Perfectly located away from the crowds, a short walk or boda boda to Garoda beach. Special thanks to Mercy, one of the best chefs in Watamu!

Villa Natasha Sun Watamu
Villa Natasha Jua is part of a complex called Rafiki Tamu; sets of villas around private pools. The staff are lovely and we used a private chef, Winnie, to BBQ red snapper. We had. lovely time. This villa is upstairs and benefits from a breeze too. Delightful

Holiday home in Malindi
Kagendo's place is a beautiful house in a serene environment. My family and I enjoyed our stay and had a relaxing holiday. Cleanliness was maintained throughout our stay and she recommended a private chef who cooked for us delicious meals. The staff were attentive to us and made us feel at home away from home. We will be back.
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200 properties
Nightly prices starting at
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600 reviews
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130 properties are a good fit for families
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40 properties allow pets
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160 properties have a pool
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