Fortamu Twiga-House is a recently renovated aparthotel in Watamu, where guests can take a dip in its pool with a view and make the most of its free WiFi, private beach area and garden. Set on the beachfront, this property has a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 100 metres from Papa Remo Beach. The air-conditioned aparthotel consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The aparthotel offers bed linen, towels and ironing service. Watamu Bay Beach is 1.9 km from the aparthotel, while Watamu National Marine Park is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi, 18 km from Fortamu Twiga-House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.

Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Marianne
    Kenya Kenya
    Beautiful compound, beautiful house, very good cook
  • Sonja
    Germany Germany
    We really enjoyed our stay. The property is very beautiful, clean and safe. The host and staff was lovely!
  • Stuti
    Kenya Kenya
    Twiga House is a great place to spend a chill holiday with your friends and family. The house is located in a beautiful compound with three swimming pools and a gorgeous beach front. All rooms were beautiful and unique with a nice view. The...

Host Information

8.7
8.7
Host review score
Host review score

“Twiga House”, endowed with a 360° view, is a two-storey house situated at the top of a coral tower. With the renting of the house we offer services carried out by staff members that will improve the quality of your stay, taking care of the house. The sea and islands found in front of the residence have been classified by the UNESCO. Tides are important characteristics on this side of Kenya, the whole cycle of the tide is visible and fills the view. The vivid colors in flowers rejoice the spirit and the sand is smooth and soft as flour, and the sky, the sky is shower of stars. Hemingway once said: “All I wanted to do was get back to Africa. We had not left it, yet, but when I would wake in the night I would lie, listening, homesick for it already...” This is the sensation you have in this marvelous place. The hospitality of the people touches the soul of who arrives and who stays.
My passion is traveling, to discover cultures different from my own. Watamu is a place on which I have decided to plant some roots, a place in which I want to come back in the years to come. The colors and the sensations of this place are unique. Watamu is optimal for many water sports, including Kite surf, close to the residence. It is also possible to play golf, tennis, and to scuba dive. There are famous fishing trips and competitions. There are doctors and hospitals in proximity. And various events in restaurants and bars take place during the week.
“Twiga House” is 3km away from Watamu. Supermarkets, bars, restaurant and banks are reachable by walking on the beach or on the street, or on famous transportations called tuk tuk or baggige (a motorcycle), it is also possible to get a taxi if reserved in advance. Day trips to explore the flora and fauna of the land can be organised. These include trips to the mangroves, safaris (the closest being the day trip to Tzavo Est), the snake farm, the Gedi ruins, mida creek and the Malindi Marina Park. Watamu is considered an expanding international tourist center.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fortamu Twiga-House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Dressing room
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
    Bathroom
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Pants press
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Salt-water pool
    • Shallow end
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • Adult only
    • Salt-water pool
    • Shallow end
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Activities
    • Live music/performance
      Off-site
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beach
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Detached
    Transport
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules

    Fortamu Twiga-House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

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

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of USD 250 is required on arrival. That's about PHP 14710. 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 and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 75

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Fortamu Twiga-House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    A damage deposit of US$250 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.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Fortamu Twiga-House

    • Fortamu Twiga-House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Hand massage
      • Back massage
      • Foot massage
      • Beach
      • Full body massage
      • Neck massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Private beach area
      • Live music/performance
      • Swimming Pool
      • Head massage

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

    • Check-in at Fortamu Twiga-House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Fortamu Twiga-House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • The prices at Fortamu Twiga-House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Fortamu Twiga-House is 1.4 miles from the centre of Watamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Fortamu Twiga-House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Fortamu Twiga-House on this page.