8.8

59 reviews

Simba House

Simba House

Peponi Rd, Watamu, MOMBASA, Kenya

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Free parking

Pet Friendly

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Simba House

Simba House is a welcoming Bed and Breakfast in Watamu, Kenya, located on Peponi Rd, just 0.2mi from the city center. This friendly spot blends coastal charm with practical comfort, making it a convenient base for exploring Watamu’s beaches and local spots.

Amenities include free parking, a free pet-friendly policy, and an outdoor swimming pool with free access, along with free Wifi. A streaming service (like Netflix) adds entertainment, while air conditioning, a private entrance, terrace, and garden views help guests unwind. Kitchen facilities—kitchen, kitchenette, and kitchenware—are on hand, with non-smoking rooms, extra long beds (>6.5 ft), free toiletries, a bidet, a balcony, and garden views completing the setup.

With 59 reviews, Simba House offers a snapshot of guest impressions and confidence in the stay. Shuttle service is available for extra charges, and a 24-hour front desk helps with plans and needs during a coastal visit.

On Watamu's Peponi Road, Simba House blends coastal charm with practical comfort, making beach days and easy evenings simple. Private entrances open to sunlit terraces and balconies with garden views, while an outdoor pool with a shallow end invites a refreshing dip and scenic overlooks. Free WiFi, a streaming service, and air conditioning keep evenings relaxed, and bathrooms feature free toiletries and a bidet for a touch of convenience. Extra-long beds add a dash of luxury, rounding out the breezy beach-retreat vibe.

Accommodations come in several options: King Room (Double, 301 sqft), Deluxe, King (388 sqft), Deluxe Studio, King (614 sqft), and Deluxe Apartment (872 sqft). All spaces are non-smoking and designed for 2 adults and 1 child, with a king bed in most rooms and a sofa bed in the apartment. Kitchen facilities—kitchen, kitchenette, and kitchenware—are on hand for self-catering, while the private entrance offers added privacy. Garden views and, in some layouts, a balcony, set the stage for relaxing mornings and sunset rituals.

Free parking keeps things simple, and pets are welcome at no extra charge for a true home-away feel. The outdoor pool with a shallow end and garden views offers a year-round refresher, and a 24-hour front desk is available to help with plans and needs during a coastal visit. For getting around, shuttle service is available for an additional fee, and payments can be made with Visa, American Express, Mastercard, or Maestro—cash is not accepted.

Closest airports

Malindi Airport

9.8mi

Vipingo Airport

35.3mi

Mombasa Airport

55.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Pet Friendly

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Garden view

Kitchenware

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Rooms

Double Room in Simba House

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Private entrance

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Deluxe King Room in Simba House

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Deluxe, King Size

1 King Size Bed

390 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Deluxe King Studio in Simba House

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Deluxe Studio, King Size

1 King Size Bed

615 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

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Deluxe Apartment in Simba House

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Deluxe Apartment

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

870 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Balcony

Terrace

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Guest reviews

8.8

59 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Simon

9.1

July 2025

Very helpful staff, super location for a stroll to the beach or into the village. Chilled out vibe to the communal area and a nice pool.

Room was a little pokey, room was not in the tower building in the photograph. Description said garden view and pool view and terrace with garden view, if you open the door you could view the garden and pool. Description of the room a little misleading.However was handy for the chill out spot. Overall I liked the place. Specify where your room will be.

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Ali

10

November 2023

I'd like to take this opportunity to review the incredible time my parents and I spent at Simba House. From the moment we entered Simba House, the team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was truly memorable. They took my parents to various beaches, restaurants, and adventures, allowing us to explore the beautiful areas of Watamu. But that's not all; they even went the extra mile by helping us find some personal items we needed during our stay. They accompanied us to local shops and surprised us with special items not on the breakfast menu. We cherished the privacy of our own secluded area, providing a peaceful and undisturbed atmosphere when required. All I can say is a heartfelt thank you for this extraordinary experience! Every minute spent at Simba House was worth it.

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Eli

10

February 2025

Very nice and spacious guesthouse with a pool and 5 min walk from love island beach, as well as the main road of restaurants and shops. Staff were friendly and helpful, and Fausto was happy to help us with a taxi to malindi and excursion planning. Great place to stay for our visit to Watamu.

Everything was great for us, I highly recommend Simba House.

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Helena

9.1

January 2024

The property is very cost and clean, the outside space very comfortable. The pool was a great addition! Breakfast is excellent and the owner and staff very kind. The beach is walking distance. We stayed first in an en_suite room, then on a larger room with kitchen, both options were great, we will come again!

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Katharina

10

February 2025

We arrived early and the staff were so kind to let us check into our room right away. Very clean and well kept property. The beach and quality restaurants are just a short walk away. Everyone who works there made us feel welcome and were very helpful. We would have loved to stay langer. Thank you

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Amanda

8.2

February 2025

Good size room with AC and large bed. Friendly host. Location good, close to local facilities and beach. Safe location and we were able to park our car behind the gate.

Shower cubicle needs updating and would be good to have a clothes rack but nothing not to like.

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Farid

9.1

April 2025

Very convenient to the town center and the beach as well, good and chilled staff ready to help and ensure a well relaxed time not to mention the owners always checked everything was okay and were genuinely good. The decor as well was beautiful.

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James

9.1

January 2024

I liked the location of Simba house. With the added benefit of parking on-site, the house provides reassurance. The hostess in particular was extremely welcoming and polite, the same goes for her staff - they couldn't do any more for us.

Everything was as I had hoped.

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Anonymous

9.1

October 2024

Good generous continental breakfast with fruit. Well positioned AC Good natural light on second floor Large pool

There could have been a bit more possibilities to hang things like towels and clothes.

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Robert

9.1

March 2024

Accurate description and pictures, wonderful property, nice pool, well-working AC, nice hosts and staff

Nothing worth mentioning.

Points of Interest Around Simba House

Airports

Malindi Airport

9.8mi

Vipingo Airport

35.3mi

Mombasa Airport

55.7mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Simba House

Free parking

Pet Friendly

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Garden view

Kitchenware

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Stay rules - Simba House

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property