Mida Creek Eco Camp

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Mida Creek Eco Camp in Watamu offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the lush garden or take a dip in the open-air bath. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and terraces. Each room includes a work desk, sofa bed, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African and American cuisines with vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. Additional amenities include a bar and outdoor seating area. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy cycling, visit nearby attractions such as Watamu National Marine Park (7.5 mi) and Gedi Ruins (4.3 mi), or explore the surrounding area. Malindi Airport is 12 mi away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
2 king beds
Bedroom 1
2 full beds
Bedroom 2
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
Bedroom
2 sofa beds
and
1 queen bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 queen bed
1 futon bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ioana
    Romania Romania
    “by far one of my fav places i’ve stayed in. fredric and team were so lovely and welcoming. this place is such a vibe if you’re into secluded into nature typa vibe. food is also a 10/10. best customer service ever!”
  • Benjamin
    United States United States
    “The staff were very punctual and there for us even at very odd hours of the morning and night. I'd go back many times Additionally it's quiet and set in nature ..it can't get better than this”
  • Felistus
    Kenya Kenya
    “Mida Eco camp provided a very good location to unwind The breakfast was amazing The staff were supportive”
  • Kym
    United States United States
    “Frederick, the manager was AMAZING! I lost my phone and credit cards and he went WAY above and beyond to help me. We spent 2 days going to police and retracing steps to try and find the phone. He was amazingly helpful and KIND”
  • Melisse
    United States United States
    “Freddie, the owner, and his staff were so very kind and personable. they treated us like family. The place was free of commercialism and hawkers trying to sell us stuff. The place is great if you enjoy learning about and being in nature. we are...”
  • Anthony
    United States United States
    “The staff was fantastic! Everyone was so helpful and kind. I organized a tour from here and my guide was extremely knowledgeable with the birds. So many amazing birds here. The food was delicious. I would go upstairs at night and ended up...”
  • W
    United States United States
    “I liked that it was an eco camp. The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make us comfortable. Breakfast was very good.”
  • Laura
    Germany Germany
    “The hosts were extremely nice and helpful. They helped us with every request and gave us very good advice on what to do in the region. They also helped us with booking trips and tours as well as transport. The camp supports the local people in the...”
  • Rachele
    Italy Italy
    “Quick stop at watamu with some friends. Amazing place, very quiet. Food was delicious too.”
  • Sian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful and super peaceful place to stay on tranquil Mida Creek. The staff were super helpful and the tour we booked to the UNESCO heritage site was excellent.”

Managed by Benson Baya Yaa

Company review score: 9.3Based on 65 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I'm Benson Yaa,a Kenyan born citizen of sound and mind, I've been managing the Camp over 10 years after having gone through special course on Hotel management tour operations and administration which was sponsored by charity based in Germany,here guest are asured satisfactory service ,not forgetting the entire history of how the project came to be. Our guests are having opportunity to enjoy our culture and traditions while here not forgetting the evening walk to the local Mnazi bar (coconut wine bar)every evening to enjoy our local brew, after dinner this depends on the guests if he's interested, please welcome and enjoy the peaceful and serenity,not forgetting the super Eco friendly environment and the friendly community

Property info

Mida Eco camp is a Non profit making organization,a community project,nestled along the coast,its within the watamu marine reserve,all of its entire profit goes to fund other small projects within the community of Mida targeting school children,both nursery and further secondary school.We do not accept guest to give sweets or money to the children of our community of Mida,this may led the children to start begging,if one wishes to give anything to the children,instead we advice our clients to donate anything be it writing materials or pens to the nearby school Mzizima school.

Neighborhood info

Mida creek well known as landing sites for birds, it's also one of the five IBAs in Kenya, also seven out of nine species of mangroves are found here, therefore described as the most productive mangrove forest in the world, it's also a breeding ground for Hawks bill and green turtle, not forgetting the beautiful excursions such as canoe ride to the mangrove Chanels, board walk and bird hide, kirepwe island run away, Gedi ruins via canoe,just to mention but a few,book with us and rest assured satisfactory is a guarantee,

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Mida Creek Eco Camp restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Mida Creek Eco Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mida Creek Eco Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.