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Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in Watamu with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is P1,754
P2,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - January 22, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, 80202

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 8 min drive
  • Mida Creek - 10 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 13 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive
  • Watamu Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪crab shack - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel

Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Watamu, putting you near activities like scuba diving. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages and facials. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a rooftop terrace, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages and facials.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Italian cuisine.

Mawe Resort Watamu Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Worst place so far !!! Horrible.
Stay away from this hotel..Stayed for 2 dayz..Empty hotel, less variation in breakfast offer. Less welcoming staff, specially at the restaurant. Live Cockroaches on the food as we had a breakfast. Outdated and broken coffee kettle, Electricity went so water anf we were not able to shower.. Horrible experience. We went to breakfast and being told "no coffee due to lack of electricity power. the pool was good.. but the management is tired and see no future in this business, we think.
Dahir, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

A little gem off the beaten path
Mawe Resort is a great place if you want to get off the beaten path and do nothing but enjoy the beautiful Indian Ocean. It’s a bit isolated from town, but then then you’re generally going to come here to do nothing but relax. The service is very attentive, the ambiance is super and the food is decent. While it’s not on a beach, it’s right on the ocean which can be a easily and safely accessed through a stairway through a small cliff. Two areas for improvement would be to install more formidable air conditioning in the guest rooms and to arrange group transport to the airport for guests on the same flight.
Kerry, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice design, small boutique hotel The "Sea View" Suites might be considered as "Sea Glimpse" The AC's in both Suites we occupied produced only noise but no cold air, forget the restaurant
2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Facilities were very nice. Food was good. Service good. Location is somewhat remote, but after we found stairs leading below the cliff that led to the beach, it didn't mater. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Ned, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mawe Resort is very comfortable and relaxing.
Mawe is a great place for couples who want a comfortable and private stay away from the busier parts of the coast.
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8/10 Very Good

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8/10 Very Good

Nice clean quiet place in watumu
This hotel is located a little north of watumu. It is perched about 30feet up on a cliff. There is access to the water down some steps cut in the rock but this just takes you down to a rock ledge from which you can walk or wade a little way to the nice beach at low tide. You can also walk around on a road. Because it’s a little higher, often a nice cooling breeze. Friendly, helpful staff. Italian manager.. corrado? Was responsive..we asked for American coffee and next day he had a new coffee maker at breakfast...though he shook his head at any coffee that was not Italian espresso. Shout out to a good bar man Anthony who produced excellent margaritas.
joe, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice resort away from party crowds
Enjoyed my vacation stay. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Staff could more trained to handle English speakers, but they seemed to do very well with the Italian speakers. I'd like to see chef offer more options. Overall great stay.
Josh, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Watamu Hotel
This is a small hotel owned & run by a very husband & wife who are anxious to make sure your stay is comfortable. The owner, Stefano, was a big help when I was having a problem with my air ticket/reservation. The staff are extremely friendly & very helpful. Arriving early at the hotel was not a problem & we were given a room as soon as it was available & I was allowed to stay at the hotel until the afternoon as I had a late afternoon flight out of Malindi. The hotel does not have it's own beach but has a nice swimming pool area. Beaches do have a problem with locals trying to sell you things, so you are spared this ! Fully recommend it if you are looking for a small friendly hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing, stylish resort on a cliff above the sea
We stayed for our last 3 days of a month long trip through Ethiopia and Kenya. It was a treat for us to relax here after stimulating but often tiring travel. We were very pleased with our choice- great views, food, pool and especially the friendly, attentive staff. The resort is a short Boda ride from Watamu town. We rented bikes the first day but found them pretty low quality, and quite expensive for a rental. Next time I would bring my own bike to explore the area more. The resort is part of a complex that was developed by a visiting Italian, and the styling was really impressive. The whole place was very relaxing with a maritime theme. Great comfortable bar, fantastic breakfasts and other meals. The resort is on a cliff next to the shore, and there is a tunnel you can walk down to a small beach at low tide. Hot water was plentiful and reliable, air conditioning in the rooms was effective. Really a nice spot. A short note on traveling in Kenya - we'd heard safety warnings especially for the coast. We had no unusual safety concerns (beyond the obvious general considerations for traveling in Africa). Highlights for us included taking a reasonably priced kiteboarding lesson in town, and sunset over the mangrove in Mida Creek
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10/10 Exceptional

È un piccolo gioiello affacciato sul mare raccolto ed intimo
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Perfetto hotel per il relax e l'avventura
Abbiamo soggiornato in questo hotel 10 giorni, personale gentile e disponibile, buona la cucina, qualche piccola imperfezione, ma va bene anche quella per la meravigliosa Africa!!
silvia, 10-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

mare, sole, safari.. rilassati sei in kenya ..:) )
Sono arrivato in Kenya per festeggiare il Capodanno con mia moglie e due figli di 19 e 16 anni . Quando arrivi sei ancora nei ritmi Italiani e credi che le cose siano uguali anche in Africa , ti aspetti risposte e servizi come in Italia .....ma in Kenia devi fare le cose piano, piano..quindi non ti agitare ma rilassati e goditi le vacanze . L'albergo è piccolo ma molto carino , pulito e ben gestito dal Direttore Corrado al quale puoi chiedere serenamente consiglio per risolvere ogni tua esigenza : safari ,escursioni , cene, piccole gite ecc... Il ristorante è semplice ma offre una buona cucina casalinga ( ricordati che sei in Africa ) Il personale dell'albergo è molto gentile , disponibile e non invadente, si meritano sicuramente la mancia . Molto interessante l'area relax e massaggi dove Peter è molto bravo . Il mare non è il massimo a causa delle maree , ma puoi farti accompagnare dai tuc-tuc ( tre ruote , ape scoperte ) nelle spiagge vicine ( temple beach ) . I beach boy in spiaggia sono abbastanza fastidiosi ma con 200 scellini ( 2 euro ) ti accompagnano senza farti disturbare da altri . Non comprate nessuna escursione meglio rivolgersi al vs albergo . La piscina dell'albergo è di acqua di mare e questo rende molto piacevole il bagno . Abbiamo fatto un magnifico safari nel Masai Mara organizzato dall' albergo presso il kichwa tembo uno spettacolo.....ma questa è un altra recensione .....:))
lele , 9-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

bernhard, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Séjour relaxant avec vue à couper le souffle.
Super séjour très relaxant. Le staff est particulièrement aimable. La décoration et l'ambiance de l'hôtel permettent de se relaxer tout en gardant un sentiment d'intimité grâce au faible nombre de chambre (12) et un agencement de la propriété bien étudié. Vue à couper le souffle.
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