A 7-minute walk from Watamu Bay Beach in Watamu, Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village offers accommodations with access to a solarium. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool. The villa provides a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet and bathrobes. Guests can take in the views of the pool from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The villa offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. As an added convenience, the villa offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Popular points of interest near Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village include Papa Remo Beach, Mapango Beach, and Bio-Ken Snake Farm. The nearest airport is Malindi, 11 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Private parking available

Activities:

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fishing

Solarium


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
6.5
Low score for Watamu
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Area info

Amenities of Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Breakfast
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Suit press
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Solarium
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Special diet meals (on request)
    • Packed lunches
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Diving
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Windsurfing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Transportation
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Italian
    • Swahili

    House rules

    Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

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    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village on this page.

    • Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village is 0.8 miles from the center of Watamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Solarium
      • Couples' massage
      • Back massage
      • Hand massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Foot massage
      • Neck massage
      • Full-body massage
      • Head massage

    • The prices at Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village on this page.

    • Yes, Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Villa Samawati - Rafiki Village has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.