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Crystal Bay Resort

3.5 star property
Beach location and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools
2 bars/lounges
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Coast Province, 80202
  • Prawn Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ruins of Gedi
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Living area

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Crystal Bay Resort places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach. This 70-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mida Creek - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 31 min drive - 16.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Crystal Bay Resort

Beach location and 2 outdoor pools
Guests of Crystal Bay Resort enjoy features like 2 outdoor pools, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a conference center, a library, and a terrace.
Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Other standard amenities include safes and phones.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Crystal Bay
  • Tamu

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Crystal Bay Resort Watamu
Crystal Bay Watamu
Hotel Crystal Bay Resort Watamu
Watamu Crystal Bay Resort Hotel
Hotel Crystal Bay Resort
Crystal Bay
Crystal Bay Resort Hotel
Crystal Bay Resort Watamu
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Crystal Bay Resort?

Crystal Bay Resort offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of Crystal Bay Resort?

This hotel is located in Watamu, close to Watamu Beach, Ruins of Gedi, and Mida Creek. Prawn Lake is also within a driving distance of 1.7 mi.

Is parking available on site at Crystal Bay Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Crystal Bay Resort?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

Does Crystal Bay Resort feature a casino at the property?

No, Crystal Bay Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Crystal Bay Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Is Crystal Bay Resort good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 outdoor pools, 2 bars, and a beachfront restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Crystal Bay Resort?

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

Does Crystal Bay Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Crystal Bay Resort has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Crystal Bay Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Crystal Bay Resort.

Does Crystal Bay Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Crystal Bay Resort?

The closest major airport to Crystal Bay Resort is Malindi (MYD), which is 12.3 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Crystal Bay Resort?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Crystal Bay Resort.

Crystal Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The serenity, the politeness of the staff and the place is very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant!!

It was pleasant considering the hotel was fully booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

paola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale super gentile e disponibile! Pulizie giornaliere sia della camera che della piscina.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jätt fint hotel ,lugn,trevliga personal.Det saknar bara lunch och middag
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021