107 reviews
From
$300Plot 1455, Watamu, Kenya
107 reviews
1/161
Snorkeling
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Rafiki Village is a vibrant resort in Watamu, Kenya. Address: Plot 1455, Watamu, Kenya, located about 0.9mi from the city center. The resort offers breakfast, a convenient start to days filled with sun, sand, and exploration.
Guest favorites include snorkeling (free) and two swimming pools—indoor and outdoor (outdoor pool free). Free Wi-Fi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk help with daily rhythms, while meeting/banquet facilities are free for events. For outings beyond the grounds, shuttle services, water sports facilities on site, airport shuttle, golf, and massages are available for extra charges. Additional comforts include air conditioning, sun deck, private entrance, terrace, kitchen, kitchenware, beach chairs/loungers (free), patio, garden and landmark views, garden, balcony, and a bidet.
The property has 107 reviews.
Adventure awaits just beyond the shoreline. Snorkeling on-site comes with no extra charge, and two pools—an indoor pool and an outdoor pool that’s adults-only—offer refreshing respites after sun-soaked days. For easy getaways, shuttle services and an airport shuttle help with day trips, plus on-site water sports and the option of massages or golf for a little extra. When planning gatherings, meeting and banquet facilities are free for events, keeping celebrations smooth and budget-friendly.
Accommodations span a mix of villas and a double room, tailored for families or groups. The Villa, 2 Bedroom covers 1938 square feet and sleeps 2 adults and 1 child, with 1 sofa bed and 2 queen beds. The Deluxe Villa shares the same generous footprint and bedding arrangement. The Villa, 1 Bedroom offers 753 square feet of space with a sofa bed and a queen bed for 2 adults and 1 child. The Double Room, Patio measures 969 square feet and includes a king-size bed for 2 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in these units.
Payment options include cash, Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro. The property has 107 reviews, reflecting a traveler-tested mix of experiences and memories by the sea.
Closest airports
Malindi Airport
9miVipingo Airport
36.1miMombasa Airport
56.5miSnorkeling
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Garden view
Kitchenware
Landmark view
Garden
Balcony
Bidet
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Villa, 2 Bedroom
1 Sofa Bed
2 Queen Size Beds
1940 sqft
Landmark view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
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Deluxe Villa
2 Queen Size Beds
1940 sqft
Landmark view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
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Villa, 1 Bedroom
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
755 sqft
Landmark view
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
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Double Room, Patio
1 King Size Bed
970 sqft
Patio
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Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Grace
9.1
June 2024
The property is approximately 40 minutes’ drive from Malindi International Airport. Google maps will mislead you so get a driver who is familiar with the area. It is close to a mall. Property is very clean and well maintained and the rooms are beautifully designed with great attention to detail. Well equipped kitchen should you wish to make your own meals. Good swimming pool. Apartments are cleaned daily. Lovely and pleasant staff. Special thanks to Mr. Profit who was kind enough to take me to the beach (5 minutes drive), nearby restaurants, malls and do airport transfers. Such good value for money. I’ll definitely be back!
Natalie
10
November 2024
We really enjoyed our stay, tha staff was very kind, welcoming and friendly. Everything was clean and tidy and the pool was great. There was no problem with checking-in early as we had to arrive sooner than planned because of bad weather. Breakfast prepared fresh at the time of your request were a nice touch. As our plane was leaving mid afternoon the staff was kind enough to let as stay at the area, even after the check in, until we had to leave for the plane. 5/5 would recommend.
Joe
9.1
July 2025
Friendly and super helpful staff, beautiful and well equipped villa and the pool is amazing! It was very quiet and tranquil.
They were a bit inflexible with late checkout, wanted to charge for a full extra night when we only wanted an extra couple hours. We'd have been happy vacating the villa and sitting by the pool so this felt a little unreasonable.
Solenne
10
April 2023
We arrived from Malindi and due to delays with our flights, we ended up arriving at the hotel at around midnight. The staff were very accommodating and even helped us get our luggage from Malindi the next day. The villa we stayed in was spacious and included a small kitchenette with a fridge, hob, toaster etc. The rooms were well furnished with teak furniture and nice accessories throughout. There was also a private terrace and some seating outside, with a view of the pool. The staff were lovely and decorated our bed with flowers and foliage from the garden! The staff keep the pool clean throughout the day, there is also an outdoor shower. The garden around the pool is nicely planted with local flora.
The location is not great. The hotel is situated at the end of a dirt road, and it is quite far from the beach or the restaurants so you need to hire a tuktuk or taxi for every trip (around £3 each way).
Elvi
9.1
September 2024
The accommodation is very spacious and comfortable. You can ask the staff to prepare dinner for you in your own accommodation, which is amazing after a long day out.
The accommodation is really nice, but small things like handsoap and cooking oil were missing. Some clothing hooks broke off and that made it difficult to put our towels somewhere to dry.
Shirin
10
August 2024
The design, the nature, the beautiful pool and surroundings. The terrace was lovely. We loved it.
Everything was positive apart from 1 thing: it would be just perfect if upon our arrival we could receive a bottle of water each. There was no refreshments and considering the location of the hotel, for newcomers it may be slightly challenging to get their heads around.
Miss
10
July 2025
I loved the view, the pools the fresh air from the nice trees and yellow flowers. Fresh and nice breakfast at any time with nice and accomodative staff with Gloria in mind. A secured place with guards and property been well secured.
I can’t think of anything I didn’t like about the villa.
Rudrakumar
10
February 2025
Very spacious and clean. Value for money. Lots of private areas to sit around. AC was good and the hot water. Only down side was we had to go one a dusty gravel road (10minute walk ) to reach the property. You always need a tuk tuk for this. Profit who was looking after our flat and cooking our breakfast was very helpful.
Alison
10
February 2025
love this place so much we are going to return. Great staff. Lovely villas - a little further to walk than expected though. But overall a great little find - thank you.
distance from the main road and access to the beach meant we have to get a motorbike each time we left the village.
Saruni
8.2
January 2024
The stay was great with the staff being very conscious of your needs. The accessibility to the pool was quite amazing as you could swim whenever you needed that cold dip. The option to get a chef during the holiday was great as well
It would be nice to access a microwave since heating leftovers is not always easy with an oven
Airports
Malindi Airport
9miVipingo Airport
36.1miMombasa Airport
56.5miAirports
Malindi Airport
9miVipingo Airport
36.1miMombasa Airport
56.5miLocation
Availability
Location
Age restrictions
Availability
Snorkeling
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Sun deck
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Garden view
Kitchenware
Landmark view
Garden
Balcony
Bidet
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Canoeing
Diving
Fishing
Golf course
Hiking
Horseback riding
Snorkeling
Water sports facilities on site
Windsurfing
Bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Currency exchange
General
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Mosquito net
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Coffee machine
Dining table
Kitchen
Kitchenware
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Washing machine
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Drying rack for clothing
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Safe
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Indoor swimming pool
Massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Solarium
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Landmark view
Pool view
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
3+ years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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