1 Mida Creek Road, 80202 Watamu, Kenya
#9 of 30 hotels in Watamu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 252 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
7.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 August 2025
Andrea
United KingdomSome rooms need some updating
Beach front and original character
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Othmane
FranceNice resort, very friendly staff, large pool, direct access to the beach. Well located, many sports activities available including padel and tennis courts. The hotel restaurant is very nice and affordable at a good price.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Sarah
ZimbabweThere is alot of litter on the beach in front of the resort
The beach house was perfect. We loved everything about Ocean Sports and our chef Mo was 10/10
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Paul
KenyaNothing.
It is in one of the best locations in Watamu with the ocean breeze just at your doorstep.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Ian
United KingdomStill the best hotel on the coast. Congats guys keep it up
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Elena
United StatesIt is beautifully and carefully organized. There is privacy and space to relax outside. The pool is by far, the cleanest and nicest pool I’ve ever enjoyed (and I much prefer the ocean). Beach is steps away. Having a PADI shop onsite is an outstanding bonus. Restaurant is clean and the food is nice. But: The BEST, the TREASURE of staying at Ocean Sports, is the STAFF! I’ve never been treated so wonderfully and felt so taken care of and yet, my privacy also respected. Absolutely everyone - gardeners and maintenance staff, guest reception and hotel hospitality, restaurant and pool - EVERYONE smiled and checked to be sure I had everything I needed or asked if there was anything I didn’t have that I wanted. Joachim, Jonathan, Daniel - thank you!! Thank you to the bar staff for making excellent cocktails and to the serving staff for helping to make the dining experience sweet and ensuring I had a carafe of fresh coffee to bring to my room every morning! I really had such a great visit. I hope I can return again one day. Thank you, to ALL at Ocean Sports!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Giulia
ItalyAmazing place. It feels like a magic garden: full of beautiful trees and flowers. There’s a swimming pool right above the ocean. Everything is really clean, the room is really nice, breakfast is good, we just had one dinner and it was good (but if you want to try swahili fish dishes go in the center of Watamu, where the T junction is: it’s great!). We really enjoyed our stay, the whole staff is great and helpful at any time. The wifi wasn’t working in our room (probably one of the farthest from the reception), but in the common areas and garden it works perfectly. You can easily find a tuk tuk or a motorcycle at the gate ready to pick you up. Thank you, We’ll be back for sure, hopefully soon.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Simon
United KingdomNothing at all to dislike.
Legendary place that stands up to it's reputation. Nearly immaculate throughout the site. Lots of staff to attend to your needs. Fabulous room and near perfect bar area. Really enjoyed our stay and were sad to leave.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Gero
EthiopiaThe place was incredibly spacious, spotless, and comfortable. While there are some older cottages on the property, I was lucky to stay in one of the newer ones — and it was absolutely beautiful. Thoughtfully designed, modern, and serene — it felt like the perfect blend of charm and comfort.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Donald
United KingdomThe location is perfect and service was outstanding.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Katarina
Serbia\
Everything
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Jack
KenyaGreat food, great staff, great pool, great view, great facilities and activities
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Andreas
GermanyIf you want to have network in the room you have to pay. This is not appropriate for such an upscale accommodation.
It's a very nice place, great view. I recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Massimiliano
ItalyThe charming, slightly old-style atmosphere. The location overlooking the ocean. The pool, also facing the ocean and incredibly large. The impeccable cleanliness. The extremely friendly staff. The excellent food, both at breakfast and dinner.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Tracy
KenyaWe initially had sheets that were mixed polyester and cotton - too hot for the coast but they were changed to cotton on request
So this is one of our favourite places that we return to over and over again. It has the most gorgeous setting with large open areas where you can spend the day in a very relaxed atmosphere. The staff are fabulous and do all they can to make sure everything is great.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Josephade
United KingdomThere were some ants in the bathroom but once we told staff they sorted it out promptly.
This was a great place to stay. First of all the atmosphere in the bar was nice, they had the football final on, the food was great (both breakfast and lunch) The waiter Ray went above and beyond to ensure we had a good time, and so did Joseph. The beds were very spacious and the room was clean, with aircon working fine, the pool was also nice. I would recommend it for people to visit if they are in Watamu
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Niraj
Kenyawifi
excellent. great location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Catherine
United KingdomThe location is second to none!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 May 2025
Silvia
United StatesOnline booking system doesn't show that a small kid can be added to the room at no extra cost.
The (NEW) pool is amazing and offers entertainment for people of all ages, incl. a kids pool. Very family friendly (small kids don't pay and they add an additional bed/mattress to the double room), playground, kid's pool, kids play area in the restaurant area, very kids-friendly staff! The resort is beautiful, nice garden and it's small and intimate, yet offers everything one would wish for. We loved everything about the place - it was a perfect vacation! Food is great, too, with a small menu but daily specials that keep changing. Lot's of other restaurant options are also close-by.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Anne
NetherlandsLovely rooms with a garden and ocean view, very helpful and friendly staff, delicious food.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Dorothy
United StatesBreakfast was great with so many types of fruit such as mango, passion fruit, papaya, watermelon, banana and pineapple
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Christopher
United KingdomBit of bad weather, not their fault !
Beautiful location and hotel, wonderful staff, we’ll be back soon !!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Frank
KenyaThe beach was dirty and full of seaweed and garbage- no one cleaned it and going in the water was not enjoyable. Breakfast could have been included different choices on different days (it was exactly the same every day)
The location was good as it was centrally located. The property was beautiful and very well kept and clean. The pool was very nice.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Diana
KenyaNothing really, my stay was smooth
The breakfast was excelent, fresh and tasty. The view was also really good. The menu for lunch and dinner could be better, but in general the food is well made. You will enjoy the bar and the pool, super clean. A great stay will definetly go back
Stayed in March 2025
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