Plot 38, Turtle Bay Road Watamu, 80202 Watamu, Kenya
#6 of 28 hotels in Watamu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 112 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Raphael
United KingdomPossibly could have had smoother check in experience, but no other complaints.
Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Very friendly staff, great location and good value for money. The A Rocha team are genuine conservationists that include guests in all their activities, and also invited me to social events in Watamu while I was there. They also gave me great advice for interesting swims and hikes to do that meant I didn't have to pay for guided tours. And, you are included in all their meals for no extra charge if you want. Highly recommend.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Ruth
United KingdomThe camp blended into it's environment beautifully including the sunset tower. To have a fridge available was a welcome surprise. The staff were lovely.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Mike
KenyaLack of Backup power to the Bamba Kofi tents.
Location is unbelievably awesome. Best bang for your buck.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Boris
FranceEverything was perfect !
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Inge
South AfricaIncredible staff who went out of their way to make trip unforgetable! Comfortable, near beach, peaceful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Candace
AustraliaThe loud party music from 1am to 4am on Friday and Saturday night.
Beautiful location- friendly staff - the whole property is very nice for relaxing and enjoying the beach. The restaurant is also serves very good food.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Kamau
KenyaThe staff were very kind and helpful, Benjamin was particularly very supportive. location is amazing with great amenities around that make the stay worth it. Highly recommend.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Ian
UgandaNo complaints
My favourite place for peace and quiet. Great tent and use of kitchen gives freedom and keeps costs down. Immediate access to the beach. A place to keep returning to.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Obuollah
KenyaThe staff were amazing especially Otieno helped a lot.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Jprbo
PortugalThe camp is greatly integrated into the local atmosphere of Watamu. Waking up to the sound of the sea, birds and monkeys is priceless, The staff is nice and the facilities are also good.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Janet
KenyaThe tent had a fan and brilliant WiFi! It was cleaned every day! I loved it.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Rosa
Hong Kongthe wifi was tough to get in the tent
convenient, comfortable
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Maria
SpainThe staff was very helpful and the camp itself is beautiful and well kept
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Carol
United Arab EmiratesNothing
The staff were amazing and the location is great.Very clean and organized place.I liked the fact that someone was asigned to me to make my stay comfortable,the security guy made sure I was secure all the time.Grace was great too.coming back soon
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Patrick
KenyaSuper helpful and kind staff, a lot of nature and bush for shade and you are just on the dune behind the sea with a direct access. You have a view on the sea if you want to take your sun downer there. And very different type of accommodation, this time I was in the optimis bungalow. I've been there now three times and I'll continue to come back. I love it. They have no added a little restaurant for breakfast in case you don't want self-catering it's very convenient and very good value and good quality.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Trudie
TanzaniaFound some braids under my bed, so not properly cleaned before we moved in.
We stayed in the tents. Loved the feeling of being in our own little forest with monkeys and birds all around. Open air shower is so refreshing. Not a far walk to the most amazing beach. Think its a brilliant idea with different kinds of accommodations available for different budgets and preferences. The Snackbar was wonderful. Stanley and his team really makes amazing food.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Kekeno71
New ZealandTucked away in the bush and near the beach. Got up for early morning swim on a quiet stretch of beach and the road. Transport a bit pricier as it's further from the main part of Watamu but makes up for it by being less busy. Facilities were great for budget accommodation. Outdoor shower was nice!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Viola
KenyaThe staff at the facility were very friendly and helpful.They are warm and always available to give information or support needed.😊
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Leonie
SwitzerlandA bit out of town and very quite, so make sure you are aware of this 22 € for a tent is quite a lot
Very calm place; guests mostly couples and families. The tents are very cozy, situated in a small forest. Self-cooking kitchen exists, is not very well-equipped though. Food portions are huge! :) Beach is pristine without any restaurants and no „beach boys“ to be seen. Wonderful sunrise over the water if you`re awake early enough.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Rosa
Hong KongThe place is really well managed, clean, great helpful staff. The tents are comfortable, clean and has everything you need. Great value for money as you have access to the pool and are 5min walk to the beach and ktiteschool. Also they take credit card and check out is easy. The little kitchen is nice with a full clean functioning fridge and freezer.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Esther
KenyaLate check in.
The room was very clean, the bed was very comfortable and its location by the beach. Also liked the kitchen.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Daniela
AustraliaEveryone working there is professional, accommodating, welcoming and always smiling. Food at the restaurant was fresh and good, the place is clean and relaxing... and just few steps away from a wonderful beach...
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Anja
SwitzerlandBreakfast till 11 would be great :)
Little paradise right at the beach. Monkeys are daily visitors, the view is stunning. Very clean communal kitchen and Benjamin and Ken help with everything. I could stay there forever but had to go home after 8 nights :) Thanks for everything!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Christina
Germany-
It is a dream location! We absolutely loved it :) Sleeping in the tent was beautiful. So nice to wake up with the sounds of birds and to watch directly into the green surrounding. It was cleaned every day, so we felt really comfortable. All in all we had everything we needed. A kitchen, pool, very nice viewpoints where you could chill and enjoy the view to the sea, beach is very close and there is even a little outdoor fitnessstudio :) The staff was superfriendly and we met really nice other travellers. All in all we totally recommend this place, we would defenitly come back!
Stayed in March 2023
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