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Blue Bay Village

3.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Water view
Lobby
Water view
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Off Turtle Bay Rd., P.O. Box 162, Watamu, Kilifi County, 1202-00502
  • Mida Creek
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ruins of Gedi
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Room options

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Living area

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Studio Suite | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Traditional Studio Suite

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Blue Bay Village places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This 3.5-star hotel has 86 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, a private beach, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 19 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 32 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Marine Park - 34 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Blue Bay Village

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests staying at Blue Bay Village enjoy access to a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include an outdoor tennis court, meeting rooms, and a business center.
Bathrooms have hair dryers and bidets. Balconies or patios, minibars, and desks are other standard amenities.
A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.

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

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during April, May, June, and July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 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).

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Blue Bay Village Hotel
Blue Bay Village Watamu
Blue Bay Village Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Blue Bay Village?

This hotel is located in Watamu, close to Watamu Beach, Mida Creek, and Ruins of Gedi. Prawn Lake is also within a driving distance of 1.5 mi.

Will I be able to park at Blue Bay Village?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Is there a spa available at Blue Bay Village?

Spa services at the hotel include beach massages.

Does Blue Bay Village feature a casino?

No, Blue Bay Village doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue Bay Village?

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

Is Blue Bay Village good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Blue Bay Village?

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

Does Blue Bay Village feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Blue Bay Village serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Blue Bay Village allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Blue Bay Village.

Does Blue Bay Village have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Blue Bay Village?

The closest major airport to Blue Bay Village is Malindi (MYD), which is 12.4 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Blue Bay Village?

Yes, every guestroom at Blue Bay Village comes with a balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Blue Bay Village Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Wow, great stay

Great stay, staff were amazing and so friendly. They made the environment even more amazing. The infrastructure was impeccable and great view. Would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David, Kinshasa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful swimming pool and lounge bar area. Restaurant right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

VITTORIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

claudio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
struttura raccolta ma raffinata. paradisiaco l’affaccio al mare. direttore sergio attentissimo a qsiasi bisogno, simpatico e competente. effetto covid ininfluente.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima struttura pulita con personale molto disponibile.Mi e' capitato di cenare 2 sere al villaggio e ho mangiato benissimo Unica pecca la wifi non funzionante
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020