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Sun Palm Beach Resort

Property class: 4.5

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A clear blue pool with a dome-shaped structure in the center, surrounded by palm trees.
A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a sandy beach.
A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.
A stone pathway leading to a beachside area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jacaranda Road, Watamu
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruins of Gedi
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and two chairs.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

A neatly made bed with white linens and a towel arranged in a heart shape with a mirror in the center.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

A neatly made bed with white linens and a towel arranged in a heart shape with a mirror in the center.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Resort view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE SEA FRONT

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Located in Watamu Village within a 15-minute walk of Watamu Beach, Sun Palm Beach Resort is within a few miles (5 km) of Prawn Lake. This 4.5-star resort has 50 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, a private beach, and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 28 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Yummy Dishes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Isla Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hemingways Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sun Palm Beach Resort

At Sun Palm Beach Resort, guests enjoy a private beach, a nightclub, and an outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach resort include a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Minibars, ceiling fans, and safes are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: KES 20 for adults and KES 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beach

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

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 KES 20 for adults and KES 10 for children

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:30 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Sun Palm Beach Resort Watamu

Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Watamu

Sun Palm Beach

Sun Palm Beach Resort Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort Watamu

Sun Palm Beach Resort Resort Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Can I book all-inclusive options at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

Sun Palm Beach Resort has all inclusive rates that come with all meals included.

How much does it cost to stay at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sun Palm Beach Resort on Sep 19, 2026 start from $171, including 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.

Is a free cancellation option available at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

Sun Palm Beach Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Sun Palm Beach Resort?

This resort is situated in Watamu Village within a short 11-minute walk of Watamu Beach. You'll also find Ruins of Gedi and Prawn Lake within a short drive.

Is a spa located at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

Spa services at the resort include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and Ayurvedic treatments.

Does Sun Palm Beach Resort have a casino at the property?

No, Sun Palm Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

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

Does Sun Palm Beach Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sun Palm Beach Resort has 2 restaurants, and serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge.

Will Sun Palm Beach Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Sun Palm Beach Resort.

How close is the airport from Sun Palm Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Sun Palm Beach Resort is Malindi (MYD), which is 12.2 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Sun Palm Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 40 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly
Cave Restaurant. Very good food and atmosphere
Cave
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with spacious rooms and efficient air conditioning. The beds are very comfortable and provide a good night’s sleep. Breakfast could be more varied, and we missed having cheese in the omelet ant it would have been nice to have a proper espresso machine in the bar that grinds the beans.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roald Ivar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful places with superb service and a few minuses. Large and nice reception area with a great view of the garden and swimming pool. Got a nice room with an ok bathroom and good aircon, but the bed was really hard and no TV. The power went out a few times during our stay, but it wasn't a big deal. The breakfast was good and plentiful, but I missed some traditional breakfast products like cheese and jam. Unfortunately, some of the staff asked for "extra contributions" and that ruined the overall picture.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and the pool was great. However we experienced issues at check in (not being placed in the room we booked), long power cuts and Wi-Fi issues
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anna

Had to change rooms 3 times as there were issues with ants and a/c not working. Don't go for all inclusive as food isn't great (except breakfast) pizza place onsite good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not as advertised

Booked a deluxe apartment with seaview. However, as it turned out the apartment was not an apartment, but a room in a house with a shared livingroom. Seaview was no -existent from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most magical vacation and guesthouse that we have ever stayed at! The facilities are gorgeous and the staff is so sweet and accommodating (and always available) and we LOVED the big and beautiful pool. I think floating around in the water at night with the palm trees swaying above me was the most magical experience I have ever had. The hotel has wonderful gardens and is situated on a beautiful beach! Concerning the bad reviews- the guesthouse is located in a small town in East Africa and costs under $100 a night for an exotic beachfront guesthouse, I really don't understand why people expect the hotel to be a 5 star resort in California (you want that, you need to expect to pay for it). That means that power is going to go off every now and then (they ALWAYS got it to come back reasonably quickly!), the food is going to be African and take a little while because everything is fresh and often made to order and there may be a few bugs (though we never saw ANY! they were always cleaning and we found everything to be exceptionally clean) I have been a social worker in East Africa for 16 years, and I can say the food is going to be a transition for anyone arriving in the country- it isn't hygiene related, it is just going to be rough for some people who are coming into a new continent with different bacteria. Whenever we host teams, even for the teams that choose to ONLY eat at nice guesthouses and snacks that they brought, people will always get sick.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in went poorly as there was some confusion regarding a change in meal options. Then the room we were put in had a leaky A/C unit so we were moved to another room which we then had problems with the door lock. I have to say that with all of these minor problems they were rectified very quickly. I was surprised to find there was no refrigerator in the rooms but I should have checked the facilities provided. I dont know why they provide a tv when there in nothing you can watch on it and not even a communal tv where sports can be watched. We had opted for the dinner option for the first evening and on going to the restaurant where dinner was being served found a very limited variety of dishes available. After serving myself I returned to my table and started to eat only to find everything was cold. I asked my wife how her food was and she said hers was also cold. I then went and checked the baine maries and found they were all cold, well definitely not anywhere close to the 60 degrees Celsius they should be. I then complained about the cold food and pointed out that the possibility of food poisoning using cold baine maries was a real possibility. They then took my plate of food away and about five minutes later returned with the same plate of food and indicated it had been reheated, again a perfect recipe for food poisoning, but it was actually cold. I then left the restaurant and went to reception asking to see a supervisor or even better the manager. Not good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hans Jürg

Liked: Cleanliness
Renovationsbedürftige Türen TV Remtote funktioniert nicht
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Renaud

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'établissement se veut luxueux mais la base n'y est pas. La sute etait tres sombre, sans terrasse, et les rideaux sont tellemznt fin quavec les lumieres allumées tout le monde vous voit dans votre lit... Beaucoup de coupures d'eau et d'électricité. Pas d'eau chaude. La wifi n'est pas dans toutes les chambres. L'hôtel ne dispose pas de restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Francesca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura pessima e truffa!!! All'arrivo la prenotazione non c'era. Dopo aver contattato il servizio clienti, sono comparse le camere e ci è stato detto che era tutto a posto. Purtroppo non è stato così. Nelle camere non ha funzionato per giorni l'aria condizionata (nonostante diversi solleciti per sistemarla), l'acqua calda non è mai pervenuta. TUTTE le sere andava via la corrente e così non funzionava la pompa che tira acqua: non ci si lava . I ragazzi alla reception (senza uniforme, targhette di identificazione o altro) sono completamente spaesati e incapaci di dare una risposta concreta alle richieste di risolvere i problemi. La colazione altro tasto dolente: scarsa e di qualità pessima, con la sala sporca, l'omelette cotta su un fornello che dire incrostato è poco, e con gli ingredienti da poter aggiungere piazzati su un piatto tutti insieme alla rinfusa. La mancanza di organizzazione e di una gestione competente del luogo, evidentemente maltenuto, è lampante a questo punto. Il peggio si raggiunge dopo 4 giorni: ci dicono che non hanno ricevuto il pagamento delle stanze perchè gli account dell'hotel sono stati creati da un manager che non lavora più per loro da 5 anni e quindi non riescono ad accedere a prenotazioni e pagamenti. In modo estremamente arrogante e strafottente ci viene richiesto di pagare nuovamente tutto, perchè loro non hanno colpe e non hanno intenzione di fare nulla. Chiesto rimborso e fuggiti in un'altra struttura. ALLA LARGA!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
War sehr schön alles wunderbar essen sehr gut Pool war zu warm weil Pumpe defekt war
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dahir

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

nice hotel, but bad management

bad aircondition.. Food? careful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Malena

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

Lovely place

Fantastic place and very good service. A lot of Italian tourists and the food served is typically Italian. We stayed at a lot of different places on our holiday and to spend 7-14 days at this place with only Italian food while in Kenya would not be ideal . The place is magnificent with nice and tidy rooms and comfortable beds. We spent New Years and had a wonderful dinner on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Relax

Struttura accogliente, in posizione vicina al centro di Watamu. Personale sempre gentile e sorridente. Ideale per trascorrere qualche giorno all’insegna del relax. Da migliorare: servizi igienici. Nota negativa a margine: prezzo troppo elevato per i pasti esclusi dalla tariffa all inclusive.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La struttura è ben curata, con una grande piscina e la spiaggia affaccia nella baia dell’isola dell’amore che si raggiunge a piedi con la bassa marea. Il cibo è buono e abbondante e ogni sera organizzano uno spettacolo, oltre al beach volley e l’acqua gym con personale molto disponibile.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only thing I missed was hot water in the showers. I pointed it out and it was fixed, but the problem came back. A special comment about the incredible staff. They where amazing, hard to be better in making people feeling welcome than what they did.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bart-Jan

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

Great family friendly place

Sun Palm beach is really a great place to stay. As is Watamu! All staff were very (child)friendly. Only remarks would be the limited choice of food (non Italian alternatives were on the menu but not available during ou stay).
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is not as shown on the website. It was a shabby room with black mold showing on the walls of the facility and in the outflow pipe to the AC. The bathroom is a mess, cracked vanity cracked and dirty molding on shower floor soiled by age tile floor. The room AC shut on and off many times during the hot tropic nights. The food started fine but later brought the gift of travelers disease (diarhea). This is not a 4 star hotel. The beach was 4 star. Who rates these resorts anyway? This was a most distressing stay after a 21hour flight. Expedia you should be ashamed and embarassed to represeent this resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

Great resort set on a fantastic beach.

We stayed at the Sun Palm for 3 nights as a family of 5. The staff were very welcoming and showed us around the resort and were very accommodating with our needs. The resort is set on a fantastic beach with clear water and an abundance of interesting island/coves to discover. The room was excellent, spacious and clean. The buffet food was good with plenty of options, including pancakes for breakfast and pasta station for dinner, which kept our kids happy. The restaurant on site was also excellent for choice. The hotel catered for their Italian guests but as English speakers we were not left out and every effort was made to ensure we were involved especially during the evening shows. Would return again for another fully enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personale gentilissimo, molto disponibile e sempre sorridente, in particolare i camerieri al bar e il personale della reception. La camera molto confortevole e bellissima la vista sulla piscina. Bellissima la spiaggia privata con lettini gratuiti e personale sempre gentilissimo. Le uniche pecche del soggiorno sono state il WI-Fi molto debole e limitato solo alla reception e la doccia con l'acqua al massimo tiepida.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabit

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

Well rested

Hotel very much. late check out until 16.00 cost $ 40. bedding and towels changed daily. English speaking staff. the food in the general restaurant is of good quality, but a small cockroach crawled along one of the salads. The à la carte restaurant on the menu offers Japanese, Italian and Swahili dishes. we chose Japanese and were shocked. instead of miso soup, we were served warm water with soy and instant noodles from the bag. Tempuri were edible, instead of sushi, we were served 3-4 kinds of rolls with a minimum amount of fish. The chief of restaurants Mario apologized for our remarks and wishes and gave us a 10% discount for which he thanks. very much straining beach boys on the beach, do not lag behind you for anything. the job of protecting the beach is only to prevent the beach boys from entering the beach area of ​​the hotel, but they manage to impose their goods and services from there. but this is a problem of hotels all over the coast. in general, the hotel and its location is quite decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Federico

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

Hotel fantastico !

Struttura meravigliosa immersa nel verde con piscina e attività di animazione di fronte la spiaggia più bella di Watamu ! Spiaggia riservata e attrezzata. Hotel pulito confortevole e con personale molto amichevole è disponibile! Wi-Fi molto scarso è solo nelle aree comuni per il resto ottimo hotel situato in zona strategica per gli spostamenti!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sanjay

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

Very basic hotel , with no life

Had cockroaches in breakfast. Rest you can imagine... sad experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were there before the season opened so very few guests. Full menu range wasn’t yet available. Staff very attentive, sometimes overly enthusiastic to help. Beautiful setting, very helpful and friendly staff. Would go there again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018