Compare Watamu Hostels

Name: Hemingways Watamu
Price range: $428
Rating: 9

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Featured Hostels in Watamu

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

$35

includes taxes & fees

$30 per night

May 4 - May 5

At Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers, guests have access to karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 55 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hostel include a refrigerator in a common area, an arcade/game room, and a library.

Pet friendly

Parking included

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Hotel Options in Watamu

AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kilifi County

$111

includes taxes & fees

$94 per night

May 20 - May 21

8/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)

Hemingways Watamu

Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County

$428

includes taxes & fees

$362 per night

May 10 - May 11

9/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)

Life Resort St.Thomas Royal Palm

Jacaranda Road, Kembe Kibabamshe 367, Watamu, Kilifi County

$190

includes taxes & fees

$173 per night

May 4 - May 5

6/10 (5 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Watamu
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Watamu. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Watamu has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Watamu hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Watamu.

Hostels let you really see Watamu
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Watamu. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Watamu family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.

Youth hostels in Watamu are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Watamu for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Watamu isn’t going to explore itself.