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Watamu Bay Ora Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior
Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Property grounds
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Watamu - Kenya, Watamu
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Prawn Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Oceanfront

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Within a short walk of Watamu Beach, Watamu Bay Ora Resort is within 2 miles (3 km) of Prawn Lake. This 150-room, 3.5-star resort has 2 outdoor pools along with a private beach and 2 restaurants.
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What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mida Creek - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 18 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 30 min drive - 16.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Isla Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Watamu Bay Ora Resort

Family-friendly resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Guests of Watamu Bay Ora Resort have access to a private beach, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning or laundry, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Other amenities at this beach resort include free WiFi in public areas, a kids' club, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also available.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • malindi restaurant
  • watamu restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 71 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ora Resort
Ora Resort Watamu Bay
Watamu Bay Ora
Watamu Bay Ora Resort
Watamu Bay Resort
Ora Resort Watamu Bay Hotel Watamu
Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort
Watamu Bay Ora Resort Watamu
Watamu Bay Ora Resort Resort Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

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

What's there to do within easy reach of Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

This resort is located in Watamu within a short 11-minute walk of Watamu Beach. You'll also find Prawn Lake and Mida Creek within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

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

Is there a spa available at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

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

Does Watamu Bay Ora Resort include a casino at the property?

No, Watamu Bay Ora Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

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

Is Watamu Bay Ora Resort good for couples?

This waterfront resort offers plenty of amenities for couples including a private beach, 2 outdoor pools, and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

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

Does Watamu Bay Ora Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Watamu Bay Ora Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Watamu Bay Ora Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does Watamu Bay Ora Resort have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

The closest major airport to Watamu Bay Ora Resort is Malindi (MYD), which is 12.4 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Watamu Bay Ora Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Watamu Bay Ora Resort.

Watamu Bay Ora Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Boston, MA, USA

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

Wonderful Hotel

A wonderful hotel and I Loved the ambience and the hospitality from the staff.The management was handy to help.The only thing they have to find ways of improving their access road which was unfortunately poor.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Recommend for the structure and setting but...

... I was disappointed with the quality of the service, especially from the management.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

To, muc

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

even for low money not to recommend

Unfriendly stuff and management. rooms are clean but very poor equiped. food ok but dictated by groups of italien and french tourist. every information only in french and italien available. whole garden area looks like desert. beacharea not very beautiful I cannot recommend this hotel even if the price was low. there are much better option for this price.

6/10 Okay

teidmor

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

6/10 Okay

Moretti, Milano

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

Mare indecente

Manutenzione del bagno scarsa (doccia piena di calcaree). Mare indecente, con parecchie alghe durante le ore di alta marea e sabbia melmosa durante la bassa marea. Cucina più che buona.

4/10 Poor

Uffe, Næstved, DK

Laaangt ude.

Det er utroligt man kan pladsere et hotel for enden af en 7 km. utrolig vanskellig farbar jord vej ved en strand det næsten er umugligt at bade fra p.g.a. døde koraler med skarpe kanter og tide vandet. Desuden de få t-v kanaler man kan se er for det meste syncroniseret med italiensk tale og wifi dyrt, langsomt og ustabilt. Udvalget i restauranten yderst sparsomt og absolut ikke noget at skrive hjem om . Vi forlod hotellet efter 3 dage selvom vi havde forudbetalt for 5 og ikke kunne få refundet noget.Flot hotel fra 2010, ejet a 4 italienere, vi var så godt som de eneste gæster i et hotel med plads til flere hunderede? Det er fordi det eruden for sæsonen sagde man!

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Rimini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Abbiamo soggiornato dal 2 al 5 febbraio 2011 . Il cibo in abbondanza e di qualità , la posizione della camera con splenidida vista mare , la cortesia del personale , la disponibilità dello staff italiano mi fanno consigliare la struttura senza esitazione . Da non dimenticare inoltre l'ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo .

6/10 Okay

Japanese, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Not so bad, but just a resort hotel

We, as a couple visited this hotel for 2011 silvester. This is a huge resort, with clean and new facility, also there was a big party to celebrate 2012. In generall, is a lively hotel with great ocean view, but too huge to provide a high quality service to each customer. Good for huge entartainment resort-lover, but not so much impressed.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Fint hotell, men dårlig beliggenhet

Hotellet er nytt og fint, men det ligger et stykke fra både Watamu og Malindi. Det er en resort, og beliggenheten gjør at det er kronglete og dyrt å dra ut av resorten. Hvis man liker resortliv med alt inkludert er det fint, hvis ikke bør man velge et annet hotell.

10/10 Excellent

Iben, København

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

Kenyas paradis

Dette hotel ligger i de smukkeste omgivelser og har et yderest venligt personale. Dette tilsammen har givet en stor komfort under opholdet. Vores superior værelserne var med flot udsigt over det Indiske ocean. Der er ingen tvivl om at dette hotel og område er Italienernes Mallorca, hvilket bl.a betyder at maden er italiensk. Ønsker man en afslappet ferie med stor komfort så kan vi varmt anbefale dette hotel.