Garoda Beach

4.7(420 reviews)

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Watamu's prettiest beach with white sand, fewer seaweed patches, and way fewer beach boys hassling tourists. Sun beds run KES 500, the water's clean for swimming, and you can get braids or a massage from the small market while you're there.

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Dine-in

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HoursOpen 24 hours

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Garoda Beach has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 420 reviews.

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Probably one of the prettiest and quietest beaches in Kenya, best known for its white sand, few seaweed, kitesurfers and fewer “beach boys” constantly accosting tourists.

LB

lewis bailey

3 months ago

We had a great 2 days using this beach. They have beds at 500Ksh each and a decent food and drinks menu. There's a water sports company close by for those wanting some adrenaline, or like us, just l...

LA

Loujayne Alashhab

4 months ago

Wonderful sand beach, amazing nature, a small market is available, you can have your hair done (braids), get a massage or buy souvenirs there. Sunbeds are available there (not for free)

KG

Kirollos George

5 months ago

Amazing sandy beaches. Very clean. Reasonably priced sun beds at only 500 per bed. You can also have coconuts as you soak up the sun.

WK

Wambua Keane

a month ago

Garoda beach is, hands down, watamu's most beautiful beach🤌🏾

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