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Watamu Bay Ora Resort

3.5 star property
Watamu beachfront resort with 2 restaurants, private beach

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Escape to Watamu Bay Ora Resort, where turquoise waters and lush gardens meet modern comfort. Relax by the poolside bar or treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage at the spa. With private beach access, two on-site restaurants, and sun loungers with ocean views, this family-friendly resort offers endless fun for all.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Spa services
  • Childcare
  • Children's club

Feel at home (6)

  • Supervised childcare
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Oceanfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Watamu - Kenya, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mida Creek - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Malindi Beach - 30 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 25 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Isla Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Watamu Bay Ora Resort

Watamu Bay Ora Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Watamu Beach. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages and manicures and pedicures. Dining choices include 2 restaurants, and the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a cold drink. Other features include a poolside bar, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 150 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Supervised childcare
    • Children's club
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Shopping
  • Private beach access

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 71 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2009
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Watamu restaurant – This restaurant overlooks the ocean and pool. Reservations are required.
Malindi restaurant – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Ora Resort
Ora Resort Watamu Bay
Watamu Bay Ora
Watamu Bay Ora Resort
Watamu Bay Resort
Ora Resort Watamu Bay Hotel Watamu
Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort
Watamu Bay Ora Resort Watamu
Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Watamu Bay Ora Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Watamu Bay Ora Resort 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Watamu Bay Ora Resort and nearby?

Watamu Bay Ora Resort has 2 outdoor pools and a private beach, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring garden views.

What's the area around Watamu Bay Ora Resort like?

Watamu Bay Ora Resort is in the heart of Watamu, a short 11-minute walk from Watamu Beach.

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