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GK Palm Resort Watamu

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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In-room dining
Beach/ocean view
Surfing/boogie boarding
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Watamu Beach Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County
  • Mida Creek
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ruins of Gedi
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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Room options

View all photos for Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View

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Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View

  • 2153 sq ft
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View | Private kitchen | Dining tables

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Watamu

GK Palm Resort Watamu places you within a few miles (5 km) of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This 90-room hotel has private in-room pools along with an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 13 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 49 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

GK Palm Resort Watamu

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Guests of GK Palm Resort Watamu enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hydromassage showers and bidets. Private pools, furnished balconies or patios, and dining areas are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

GK Palm Resort Watamu provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

As of May 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GK Palm Resort Watamu on May 14, 2025 start from $46.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around GK Palm Resort Watamu?

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 2.1 mi.

Is there parking available at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu include a casino?

No, GK Palm Resort Watamu doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

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

Is GK Palm Resort Watamu good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private pool as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, GK Palm Resort Watamu serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at GK Palm Resort Watamu.

Are there connecting rooms at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

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

How far is the airport from GK Palm Resort Watamu?

The closest major airport to GK Palm Resort Watamu is Malindi (MYD), which is 12.1 mi away (42 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Yes, every guestroom at GK Palm Resort Watamu comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden or pool views.

GK Palm Resort Watamu Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Milu

Traveled with family
The property was a bit difficulty to locate. By the time we got there they had allocated our rooms to others. Why? Because we didn't call to confirm that we were coming. I didn't know that was a requirement. Anyway, we got rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024