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Alawi Boutique Hotel

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kanani Road, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80202
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruins of Gedi
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Alawi Boutique Hotel places you within a 15-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This 5-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 12 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 19 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 21 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 21 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Mida Creek - 23 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olimpia Club Malindi - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yummy Dishes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Isla Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Alawi Boutique Hotel

Guests staying at Alawi Boutique Hotel enjoy access to a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 95 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Sitting areas, minibars, and electric kettles are also standard. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 66.0

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 95 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Alawi Boutique Hotel Watamu

Alawi Boutique Watamu

Alawi Boutique

Alawi Boutique Hotel Hotel

Alawi Boutique Hotel Watamu

Alawi Boutique Hotel Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

Alawi Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Alawi Boutique Hotel?

This hotel is located in Watamu, close to Ruins of Gedi, Kipepeo Butterfly Project, and Marine Park. Watamu Beach is also within a driving distance of 4.2 mi.

Will I be able to park at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include massages and mani/pedis.

Does Alawi Boutique Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Alawi Boutique Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Alawi Boutique Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Alawi Boutique Hotel serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Alawi Boutique Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Alawi Boutique Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Alawi Boutique Hotel?

The closest major airport to Alawi Boutique Hotel is Malindi (MYD), which is 7.3 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Alawi Boutique Hotel that offer a balcony.

Alawi Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charmigt hotell på stranden

Jättetrevligt litet hotell direkt på stranden. Trevlig inredning i Lamustil. Ljust och fräscht. Det fanns restaurang på hotellet. Maten var god. Frukost ingick i priset. Dock behövde man betala extra om man ville ha annat än pulverkaffe. Minus för dåligt underhållen pool och att det inte fanns några parasoller runt poolen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Italian oasis; exceptional food

Amazing hospitality, food and ambiance. We stayed for three nights, but so relaxing that could have easily spend there three weeks. An Italian oasis with superb food. The beach very lovely although the beach boys a bit too active.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very good, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the only thing about the place is the location, that you are a little bit isolated from everything. However it was a very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel on a lovely piece of beach

Alawi is a beautiful hotel on a lovely spot of beach, 25 minutes from Watamu town. It is very elegant, quiet and private so perfect for couples. The rooms are decorated really tastefully and the food was excellent, although slightly more expensive than other parts of town. Motorbike to town is 300-400 shillings ($3-4), but taxis are much more expensive (we were quoted $30). Highly recommended to take a moto as it is quicker on the bad road and obviously much cheaper! Overall a beautiful spot and highly recommended to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, beautiful beach, nice staff, good food
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique luxury, really a perfect place to relax!

We have stayed a bunch of places in Kenya and Alawi is a new favorite. The staff are so friendly and attentive, the small boutique hotel is beautiful with lots of carefully curated details, relaxing and just a really nice spot to post up for a couple of days. They helped us arrange a motorcycle for rent (as getting up and down the dirt road in a car takes a little bit) and booked us an amazing table at the crab shack on Mida creek when we wanted a night out (seriously best table in the house). These guys and gal know what they are doing! The only negative is the beach boys if you walk down the beach but no one bothered us while on the beach in the hotel sunbeds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

liebevoll eingerichtetes Hotel direkt am Strand

Das Alawi Boutique Hotel ist direkt am Jacaranda-Beach. Das Zimmer war top eingerichtet und geräumig. Die gesamte kleine Anlage ist sehr gepflegt, verfügt über ein tollen Innen- und Außenbereich (Strandliegen, Sofas, Tische, Sonnenschirme, Palmen). Das Personal ist äußerst hilfsbereit und freundlich. Das Frühstück war hervorragend. Abendessen kann man im hauseigenen Restaurant - sehr lecker! Hauptsächlich waren wir zum Kiten da. Die Bedingungen waren Top. Durch den Strandzugang des Hotels konnte man faktisch vom Bett aufs Brett. Top-Spot! Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful but poorly managed. We ended up leaving and not staying here because the electricity was out, therefore not AC or Fans in rooms and the pool was empty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelangelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top personal & up close hotel, right on the beach!

We've been on many places, from Carlton Hotel in Cannes to SLH worldwide. This hotel has it all! A top chef, very attentive service, the cleanest maid service ever : we walked around barefoot, cause it was super clean : not even a sandy beach grain... All this, perfectly coordinated by Matteo. Nothing was to much asked : from trips to desired accessories. Nice setting, hot water with pressure, towels, bathrobes, airco, refrigerator, etc... We wanted to relive our wedding and men, we did : they designed a lovely 'patio' and we had emotional moments . (i hope they put it on their website) So, for all the newly weds and those who want 'a piece of heaven' : BOOK! Greetings from Belgium : Michel & Virginie
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017