location, beach, sea, room, swimming pools

-service at breakfast was a bit too imposing and fussy. too many waiters eager to clean up, even if you may still use something, leaning across the table to pick up stuff while one is eating, or standing and chatting at the corner. Also, all waiters are male, no women around. -The hotel is within a marine conservation area, so tries to show some environmental management aspects, for example with right messages in the room for guests to turn off AC if not in the room etc, but then the cleaning staff leaves the AC and fan blasting during the day after cleaning. It is equally important to educate staff as well as the guest about environmental practices.

It was very Italian, light, clean and well laid out. Lovely spacious rooms ….. bedroom, lounge area and super balcony. Bathroom also good. We were in a first floor room which we loved and looked down onto one of the swimming pools through palm and flame tree leaves. The staff were excellent ….. always had a smile and cheerful greeting and were happy to help. Plenty of sun beds,comfy sofas and enormous squashy cushions to lounge around on and enjoy the sea breeze. Wonderful to be right on the beach. Do not be out off by the concrete look, it works really well!

We were disappointed with the restaurant….. the menu was a bit samey when it came down to it. I was hoping to have daily fresh fish and although Catch of the Day was offered it turned out to be barracuda on our first night and every night there after. Fresh fish just needs to be cooked well and served simply and not marinaded to death! Part of the delight in staying in an hotel on the beach, you expect to have a variation on Catch of the day and have super fresh fish.

Pretty much everything was excellent - the location is incredible, rooms are perfect, design & layout outstanding, staff very competent & friendly, just a top package - we'll definitely be back.

The paintings of naked women felt a little off. The rest of the design of the property is outstanding, but why the need to fetishize African women's bodies, especially in a non-African-owned establishment that has mostly non-African guests (and lots of children)? The food was generally fairly good but a little bit shy on flavours; the pasta sometimes a little too al-dente.

The location was amazing. The food was very good, fish and seafood dishes with Italian taste.

A part from the availability of gluten free spaghetti, the facility is not inclusive for people with celiac disease. There is no any bakery gluten free product for breakfast nor for lunch and dinner, though in all Africa is very easy to get naturally gluten-free flours. Also, the availability of a spa could make the vacation much more enjoyable.

Excellent location right on the marine national park and a great white sandy beach, 5 minutes tuk tuk (or taxi) away from Watamu. Very spacious and super clean room, bathrooms equipped with all amenities (including a bidet). Good breakfast with a decent variety of sour and sweet stuff. Super kind and friendly staff and a really good a la carte restaurant with a well-thought Italian touch. Very clean a nicely designed swimming pools. Walking in the sea with low tide in the morning was fun! I really recommend Kobe Suites resort for a comfortable stay in Watamu!

Everything was perfect, and if I really have to think about an improvement I would say to have a softer beds :( Other than that, our stay was great and super relaxing.

Great facilities! Nature tended with care and dedication. Swimming pools very nice and comfortably situated two steps down the rooms. The seafront is just there, amazingly beautiful with its white sand and shadows under the palm trees. Staff is nice, smiling, helpful, efficient. Thank you all for making our stay there so memorable!

Nothing not to like

The stay in this hotel was very comfortable. The food was great, rooms are very clean and spacious.

The hotel manager behaved arrogantly. We had a confirmation from the hotel stating that breakfast would start at 7:00 AM, but it actually began at 7:30 AM. The manager didn’t even acknowledge that we had the confirmation from the hotel.

Kobe was paradise! The location was idyllic, room very spacious and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, food delicious and very good value. The ambience was peaceful, chic and relaxing. Pools were quiet and super clean. The beach was easily accessible and good for walks into Watamu. We will be back!

The coffee at breakfast could have been a lot better. Individual cafetières would be ideal.

We had a very comfortable suite (5) with a very large balcony. Good aircon and a nice bathroom with excellent shower pressure. Restaurant position is really nice and we both enjoyed the food. Good selection of wines. There is a huge and interesting beach at low tide. Two pleasant pools with non of the “reserving sunbeds” horror. Under thirty rooms with pleasant grounds. We thought the hotel was good value for what was on offer. Most importantly we would stay again.

Very few criticisms; the room needs a black out curtain between the seating area and the bedroom, the hot water is scolding hot, so always run the cold first, there was no evening turn down service. The beach is not really a swimming beach other than at low tide when sandy clear bottomed stretches appear.

I loved this hotel. It’s in the most incredible location. The beach is stunning. The hotel has 2 beautiful salt water pools. My room had a lovely porch overlooking the back pool. The room is really generously sized. The food is delish and the margaritas exceptional! And the staff wonderful- attentive but never in your face. Kobe is so special!

I think the mattress is a bit hard. Also breakfast could have more options.