Beach Destination · Kilifi County
Watamu — Best Restaurants, Hotels & Things to Do
Protected marine park and pristine beaches draw sea turtles, whale sharks, and travelers seeking Kenya's quieter coastal magic.
Best of Watamu
- Best Casual Dining · 61
- Best Beach Resorts · 26
- Best Luxury Hotels · 22
- Best Bars & Lounges · 11
- Best Cafes & Bakeries · 6
Restaurants in Watamu
70 places, sorted by rating
Papa Remo Beach
Google 4.4 (1,126)$$
Crab Shack Dabaso, Mida Creek
Google 4.4 (1,057)$$
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Visiwa Beach Resort
Google 4.6 (541)$$
Tamu Beach Bar & Restaurant
Google 4.6 (199)
La Rosticceria Watamu
Google 4.8 (69)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.COCOMO BEACH BAR AND RESTAURANT
Google 4.7 (396)
More restaurants in Watamu
- Moon in AscotCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 5.0
- Kibo RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Non Solo Gelato WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.5
- MAMIY'S PIZZA WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Nakupenda Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria & African FoodCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.8
- Uwepo NourishmentCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Waka waka island Safari blue watamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- Prawn's Lake Conservation projectBrunch Spots · Watamu · Google 4.6
- Naturalmente PaneCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.6
- Amici Miei CaféCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Rock and Sea WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Catapilla IslandCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.6
- Hosteria Romana WatamuStreet Food · Watamu · Google 4.2
- Luwa Beach RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.5
- Alex Beach Bar & RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- African FootprintCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Mannis Italian Restaurant | Lounge Bar & Fine DiningCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.5
- New Jambo HouseCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- The Liar's ClubCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Magical beach Bar&RestaurCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- Safina Beach ( Robbie Rasta Safari )Casual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Tortuga BarCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Seafood cafe & Swahili cuisineCafes & Bakeries · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Wasafi Swahili DishesCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Pilipan RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Kachawe Beach WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Makuti Ristorante Pizzeria WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.1
- J.J cafe watamu gede RdCafes & Bakeries · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Crocodile Resturant, WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Nadia's Chinese Corner WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.5
- Club Santana watamu KenyaCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- Willy BeachCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.4
- WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- Pizza - Eco shop bar and grillCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- Swahili CafeCafes & Bakeries · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Edelweiss Restaurant WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.6
- Hi Table RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.8
- Zhele's Swahili Bites 🫦Casual Dining · Watamu · Google 5.0
- Marina RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Jambo CafeCafes & Bakeries · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Fahari ya mwendoCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- Mama Kuku CafeCafes & Bakeries · Watamu · Google 4.5
- TRUE DREAMS RESTAURANTCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.6
- Everything Fish Bar and restaurant watamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Mapango RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Sunrise Beach RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.0
- Kobe Beach RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.8
- Sardegna due-kenya beach bar and loungeCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Klub Kalahari, WatamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 3.9
- Chill'N GrillsCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- Just Eat RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.9
- Kwa MainaCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Havillah Gardens watamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.0
- Pesce Baracca, Mercato e CucinaCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.8
- Saidi Barbeque RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Dhow house RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.0
- THE ISLAND BAR & RESTAURANTCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Turtle Bay Board WalkCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.2
- Makamukaram shop watamuCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 3.8
- Glory Café BaolalaCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 3.6
- Amandina RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Jally Love CafeCafes & Bakeries · Watamu · Google 3.8
- One Love RestaurantCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 3.9
- MZHOGATOCasual Dining · Watamu · Google 4.4
Hotels in Watamu
53 places, sorted by rating
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Hemingways Watamu
Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.6 (1,356)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Medina Palms
Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.6 (772)
Ocean Sports
Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.4 (906)
Garoda Resort
Great for Couples
Google 4.4 (920)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Kobe Suite Resort
Great for Couples
Google 4.5 (518)
Turtle Bay Beach Resort Watamu
Great for Couples
Google 4.3 (782)
More hotels in Watamu
- Temple PointLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Crystal Bay ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.5
- Jumbo Resort, WatamuBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Blue Bay IGVLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.6
- Jacaranda Beach Resort, WatamuBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Palm Garden Boutique HotelLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.7
- The Charming Lonno Lodge WatamuLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Boutique Hotel Nyumbani TemboLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.8
- The Mida Creek HotelLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Gecko ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Rafiki Tamu Residential ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.6
- The One Watamu BayLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.2
- Alawi HomeLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.7
- A Rocha Eco Lodge & Conservation CentreBudget Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Twiga Beach ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Watamu TreehouseLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.6
- AHG Lion Beach Resort & SPABeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Bingo House WatamuLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Mida Creek Nature CampLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.6
- Hotel barracudaLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.0
- 7 Islands Resort WatamuBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Simba Wa Kale Luxury Suites & BeachBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Kirepwe Ecco Camp WatamuLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.9
- Watamu Adventist Beach ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Marijani Holiday ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Aquarius Beach ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.1
- Blue Bay CoveLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.5
- Tembo Village watamuLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.6
- Candy Beach Villas WatamuBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Pole Pole Beach HouseBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Sun Palm Beach Hotel & Resort WatamuBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.2
- Fragola Safari HouseLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Life Resort St. Thomas Royal PalmBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.0
- Mawe Boutique Hotel WatamuLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Lily Palm ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 3.9
- Ocean Zuri VillaVacation Rentals · Watamu · Google 5.0
- Jua Resort WatamuBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.7
- Nyumba ya AfrikaBudget Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.6
- Ocean View Room Watamu & Luwa beachBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Bravo Watamu beach resortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.0
- Avana Jayna ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.8
- Mawe Zuri ResortBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.0
- Mawe Resort Watamu - Boutique HotelBeach Resorts · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Ibambe HouseSafari Lodges · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Krabella Blue LagoonBudget Hotels · Watamu · Google 3.7
- Blue Bay VillageLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Bustani Ya EdenLuxury Hotels · Watamu · Google 3.6
Attractions in Watamu
10 places, sorted by rating
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Watamu Marine National Park & Reserve
Google 4.5 (2,330)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Gedi Ruins Malindi... Snake Park
Google 4.5 (1,431)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Garoda Beach
Kids WelcomeFamily-Friendly
Google 4.7 (420)
Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Google 4.3 (675)
Watamu Turtle Watch
Kids WelcomeFamily-Friendly
Google 4.7 (38)
Turtle Bay Beach
Kids WelcomeFamily-Friendly
Google 4.6 (31)
More attractions in Watamu
- Arabuko Sokoke Forest KFS Gede Gate (Main Gate)Gardens & Nature · Watamu · Google 4.3
- Mida CreekFamily Friendly · Watamu · Google 4.5
- Arabuko sokoke forest KWS stationGardens & Nature · Watamu · Google 4.5
- Watamu Marine National ParkNational Parks · Watamu · Google 4.2
Shopping in Watamu
1 place, sorted by rating
Nightlife & Leisure in Watamu
11 places, sorted by rating
Lichthaus
18+Great for Groups
Google 4.4 (1,379)$$
Sunset LAB Watamu - Pizza & Restaurant
18+Great for Groups
Google 4.4 (353)
JJC BAR AND RESTAURANT GEDE
Google 4.3 (96)$$
LUKMAAN BAR AND RESTAURANT
Google 5.0 (11)
Marafiki Beach Bar & Restaurant
Google 4.3 (62)
JK Restaurant & Bar Watamu
Google 4.1 (70)
More nightlife & leisure in Watamu
- Omar Restaurant & BarBars & Lounges · Watamu · Google 4.8
- Carwash Bar and RestaurantBars & Lounges · Watamu · Google 3.9
- OASI'S BAR RestaurantBars & Lounges · Watamu · Google 4.4
- Savannah Bar & Restaurant WatamuBars & Lounges · Watamu · Google 3.6
- 2 in 1 Restaurant & PubBars & Lounges · Watamu · Google 3.6