Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

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Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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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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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Free crib available on request

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Fishing

    • Solarium

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Accommodation Type Number of guests Today's Price Your choices

To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below.

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Two-Bedroom Villa
We have 1 left
  • Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
Free crib available on request
Entire villa
1109 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Free Wifi
  • Free toiletries
  • Kitchen
  • Safe
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sitting area
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Detached
  • Private apartment in building
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Max. people: 2
$79 per night
Original price
$349.14
Last-minute Deal
- $87.28
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Booking.com pays
- $24.30
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online because Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
$237.55
$79 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
32% off
32% off
You’re getting 32% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Excluded: 16 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max. people: 2
$88 per night
Original price
$387.93
Last-minute Deal
- $96.98
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Booking.com pays
- $27
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online because Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
$263.95
$88 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
32% off
32% off
You’re getting 32% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Excluded: 16 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Two-Bedroom Villa
We have 1 left
  • Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Free crib available on request
Entire villa
1367 feet²
Private kitchen
Attached bathroom
Garden view
Pool view
Pool with a view
Air conditioning
Terrace
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$90 per night
Original price
$395.69
Last-minute Deal
- $98.92
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Booking.com pays
- $27.54
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online because Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
$269.23
$90 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
32% off
32% off
You’re getting 32% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Excluded: 16 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 2
$99 per night
Original price
$434.48
Last-minute Deal
- $108.62
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Booking.com pays
- $30.24
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online because Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
$295.62
$99 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
32% off
32% off
You’re getting 32% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Excluded: 16 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 2
$113 per night
Original price
$499.66
Last-minute Deal
- $124.91
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Booking.com pays
- $34.78
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online because Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
$339.96
$113 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
32% off
32% off
You’re getting 32% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Excluded: 16 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Superior Villa
We have 1 left
  • Bedroom 1: 2 king beds
  • Bedroom 2: 2 king beds
Entire villa
1109 feet²
Private kitchen
Attached bathroom
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$90 per night
Original price
$395.69
Last-minute Deal
- $98.92
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Booking.com pays
- $27.54
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online because Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
$269.23
$90 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
32% off
32% off
You’re getting 32% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Excluded: 16 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max. people: 2
$99 per night
Original price
$434.48
Last-minute Deal
- $108.62
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Booking.com pays
- $30.24
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online because Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
$295.62
$99 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
32% off
32% off
You’re getting 32% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Excluded: 16 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Max. people: 2
$113 per night
Original price
$499.66
Last-minute Deal
- $124.91
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Booking.com pays
- $34.78
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online because Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
$339.96
$113 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
32% off
32% off
You’re getting 32% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Excluded: 16 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lydia
    Kenya Kenya
    “Beautiful resort with attentive and helpful staff, Cleanliness is superb. We had a great time as a group of friends.”
  • 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”
  • Jessica
    Kenya Kenya
    “The breakfast could be more varied. It was very standard”
  • 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”
  • Poonam
    India India
    “We stayed in a two bedroom unit. Resort has several such units which are being let out. The accommodation was very spacious. Fresh breakfast served outside was great. It was eggs, fruit, toast and coffee. Sufficient to get us going. Kitchen had...”
  • 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.”

Area info

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.

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

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.