Overview
Beachfront 5-star resort with a private saltwater pool and exclusive beach area in Watamu
Rooms
All 30 units at Visiwa Beach Resort have private bathrooms, air conditioning, and either balconies or private patios. Several rooms offer panoramic ocean views toward Watamu Bay and the Seven Islands. Each room includes a ceiling fan, a small fridge, and daily housekeeping twice a day that sets up mosquito nets in the evening.
Dining
The on-site romantic restaurant serves Italian, seafood, local, and European cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast is continental and served à la carte, with fresh fruit platters, Spanish omelettes, and freshly squeezed juices. The bar offers a range of wines, cocktails, and mocktails such as the Virgin Visiwa and Virgin Mojito.
Pool & Beach
The outdoor pool is salt-water, with a shallow end and a view of the ocean. The resort maintains a private beach area with four-poster sunbeds, umbrellas, and loungers that overlook Watamu Bay. At high tide, guests swim directly from the sandy beach; at low tide, they walk to the coral islands and the reef.
Activities & Entertainment
Visiwa Beach Resort offers bicycle rental, cooking classes, game drives, and guided walking tours. Guests can join bike tours, visit temporary art galleries, or attend live sport events. The property also provides babysitting and child services, plus a shared lounge and TV area.
Location & Services
The resort sits directly on Watamu Bay Beach, within walking distance to Watamu Mall and Watamu National Marine Park. Airport shuttle service is available for Malindi Airport, 12 miles away, and for Malindi Marine National Park. Free private parking is on site, and the hotel can arrange car hire, currency exchange, and guided tours to Gedi Ruins.
- Private beach area: exclusive sunbeds and direct access to Watamu Bay Beach
- Salt-water pool: outdoor swimming pool with ocean views and shallow end
- Activities: cooking classes, game drives, bicycle rental, and guided walking tours
- Dining: Italian, seafood, local, and European cuisines with dietary options
- Rooms: air-conditioned units with ocean-view balconies or patios
- Location: beachfront property near Watamu National Marine Park and Gedi Ruins
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Saltwater pool
Cribs
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Courtyard view
- Partial View
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about Visiwa Beach Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 260 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Malindi, MYD |
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