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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort in Watamu offers a villa with a private pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a paid shuttle. Additional facilities include a solarium, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: An à la carte breakfast is served with full English or Irish options, including juice, pancakes, and fruits. The dining area provides a comfortable setting for meals. Prime Location: Located 11 mi from Malindi Airport, the resort is a short walk from Watamu Bay Beach and close to attractions such as Bio-Ken Snake Farm (0.9 mi) and Gedi Ruins (4.3 mi). Highly rated for its swimming pool, attentive staff, and room cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Villas with:

Terrace

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Fishing

  • Solarium


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mistre
    Kenya Kenya
    The rooms are clean, functional AC and fan, beautiful pool, attentive staff
  • Marie
    United States United States
    Great resort. Very quiet with very professional staff
  • Fiona
    Kenya Kenya
    Very clean. Location is perfect. Very spacious and kitchen well equipped. Breakfast was soo delicious. Very large swimming pool next to the villas. We paid extra for a massage which was awesome considering the price. This is my second time here...
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast personally cooked for you in your villa by staff.
  • Kjeld
    Denmark Denmark
    Very good value for the money. Large Spacey rooms, very nice swimming pool. Good service from a friendly staff
  • Kjeld
    Denmark Denmark
    A very nice place. A wonderful pool, the rooms are nice and with aircondition. Facilities for self catering or you can order breakfast. Our new favourite place in Watamu for a weekend away
  • Christine
    Kenya Kenya
    The resort was incredible, really beautiful bedrooms the glass doors the outside table setup and a very breathtaking scenery and swimming pool. The staff were really nice to us and friendly. I would come back 💯. I absolutely loved the place.
  • Patricia
    Italy Italy
    Perfect place to stay if you are not looking for a noisy resort holiday stay. This is a place to relax. Staff was always ready with a smile to help you with all your needs. Structure is new, rooms are big and very clean. It is close to the beach...
  • Khoutum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful setting and interior design, housekeeping were friendly and security was excellent ☺️
  • Andrew
    Kenya Kenya
    The houses are very well done. The staff from the security guards, reception, and the general workers were superb. Special shout out to Njoki at the reception and Praise, our very pleasant and able Chef! The pool was also very nice and big. The...

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House rules

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 13:00:00 and 16:00:00.