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Watamu Bay Ora Resort

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

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Relax by the pool or on the adjacent beach, surrounded by palm trees.
Stunning two-story building with a central entrance and covered porch area, set amidst beautifully maintained gardens.
Relax in a tranquil beachside setting with a seating area, garden, and stunning ocean views.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk area, and balcony offering a view of the sea.
Relax by the pool with ocean views, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
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
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 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

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Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Watamu - Kenya, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Watamu Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mida Creek - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Malindi Beach - 31 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬7 min drive

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 10-minute drive 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 150 units
DONE

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
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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
DONE

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 located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Watamu Beach, which is 9 minutes away by car.

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Watamu Bay Ora Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

6/10 Good

Mare indecente

Manutenzione del bagno scarsa (doccia piena di calcaree). Mare indecente, con parecchie alghe durante le ore di alta marea e sabbia melmosa durante la bassa marea. Cucina più che buona.

4/10 Fair

Laaangt ude.

Det er utroligt man kan pladsere et hotel for enden af en 7 km. utrolig vanskellig farbar jord vej ved en strand det næsten er umugligt at bade fra p.g.a. døde koraler med skarpe kanter og tide vandet. Desuden de få t-v kanaler man kan se er for det meste syncroniseret med italiensk tale og wifi dyrt, langsomt og ustabilt. Udvalget i restauranten yderst sparsomt og absolut ikke noget at skrive hjem om . Vi forlod hotellet efter 3 dage selvom vi havde forudbetalt for 5 og ikke kunne få refundet noget.Flot hotel fra 2010, ejet a 4 italienere, vi var så godt som de eneste gæster i et hotel med plads til flere hunderede? Det er fordi det eruden for sæsonen sagde man!

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Hotel

A wonderful hotel and I Loved the ambience and the hospitality from the staff.The management was handy to help.The only thing they have to find ways of improving their access road which was unfortunately poor.

6/10 Good

Recommend for the structure and setting but...

... I was disappointed with the quality of the service, especially from the management.

8/10 Very good

10/10 Exceptional

Abbiamo soggiornato dal 2 al 5 febbraio 2011 . Il cibo in abbondanza e di qualità , la posizione della camera con splenidida vista mare , la cortesia del personale , la disponibilità dello staff italiano mi fanno consigliare la struttura senza esitazione . Da non dimenticare inoltre l'ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo .

4/10 Fair

even for low money not to recommend

Unfriendly stuff and management. rooms are clean but very poor equiped. food ok but dictated by groups of italien and french tourist. every information only in french and italien available. whole garden area looks like desert. beacharea not very beautiful I cannot recommend this hotel even if the price was low. there are much better option for this price.

6/10 Good

Not so bad, but just a resort hotel

We, as a couple visited this hotel for 2011 silvester. This is a huge resort, with clean and new facility, also there was a big party to celebrate 2012. In generall, is a lively hotel with great ocean view, but too huge to provide a high quality service to each customer. Good for huge entartainment resort-lover, but not so much impressed.

6/10 Good

Fint hotell, men dårlig beliggenhet

Hotellet er nytt og fint, men det ligger et stykke fra både Watamu og Malindi. Det er en resort, og beliggenheten gjør at det er kronglete og dyrt å dra ut av resorten. Hvis man liker resortliv med alt inkludert er det fint, hvis ikke bør man velge et annet hotell.

10/10 Exceptional

Kenyas paradis

Dette hotel ligger i de smukkeste omgivelser og har et yderest venligt personale. Dette tilsammen har givet en stor komfort under opholdet. Vores superior værelserne var med flot udsigt over det Indiske ocean. Der er ingen tvivl om at dette hotel og område er Italienernes Mallorca, hvilket bl.a betyder at maden er italiensk. Ønsker man en afslappet ferie med stor komfort så kan vi varmt anbefale dette hotel.