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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 amenities such as air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a work desk.
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.
Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy cycling, visit nearby attractions like Watamu National Marine Park (7.5 mi) and Gedi Ruins (4.3 mi), or participate in a tour. Malindi Airport is 12 mi away.
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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.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Ioana
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
“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
“Mida Eco camp provided a very good location to unwind
The breakfast was amazing
The staff were supportive”
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Melisse
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
“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...”
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Laura
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
“Quick stop at watamu with some friends.
Amazing place, very quiet.
Food was delicious too.”
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Sian
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.”
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Charlie
United Kingdom
“The camp is a relaxing and calming environment, with very welcoming staff who are friendly, warm and positive. We enjoyed playing Jenga and checkers on a night with a cold tusker! Whilst the site is slightly outside Watamu, it is very easy to get...”
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Marie
Belgium
“Very nice place, in the middle of nature. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are conform to the description, basic but with everything you need (running water, electricity, mosquito net). We had a great time in the camp and would have loved to...”
Managed by Benson Baya Yaa
Company review score: 9.3Based on 66 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. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $50 is required on arrival. That's about AR$ 68,625. 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.
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
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
Cash
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.
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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!”
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”
Kenya“Mida Eco camp provided a very good location to unwind The breakfast was amazing The staff were supportive”
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...”
Italy“Quick stop at watamu with some friends. Amazing place, very quiet. Food was delicious too.”
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.”
Belgium“Very nice place, in the middle of nature. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are conform to the description, basic but with everything you need (running water, electricity, mosquito net). We had a great time in the camp and would have loved to...”
