Gecko Resort - Watamu
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Beachfront resort with private access to Garoda Beach inside Watamu Marine Park
Amenities & Pools
Gecko Resort offers multiple outdoor swimming pools with jacuzzis overlooking the beach. The property provides a private beach area with sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and pool/beach towels. A hot tub/Jacuzzi, solarium, and sun terrace are available for guests throughout the day.
Rooms & Accommodations
Each air-conditioned room at Gecko Resort Watamu is fitted with a mosquito net, in-room safe, and a private balcony with garden views. The bathrooms include a shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Rustic furnishings with a contemporary style are featured in all accommodations.
Dining & Bars
The on-site restaurant serves a variety of dishes with an emphasis on local seafood, including daily deliveries from local fishermen. Two restaurants and a bar offer coffee house options, snack bar items, wine/champagne, and special diet menus. Guests can enjoy a buffet restaurant with BBQ facilities and a beachfront dining setting.
Activities & Entertainment
Professional kitesurfing lessons are provided by experienced instructors on the beach. The hotel offers bike tours, canoeing, cycling, darts, table tennis, and evening entertainment. A games room, karaoke, happy hour, and live sport events are available for guests.
Wellness & Spa
The spa and wellness center includes facial treatments, body treatments, manicure, pedicure, waxing services, and massage. Spa facilities feature a spa lounge/relaxation area, spa/wellness packages, and a solarium. Fitness classes and beauty services are also offered on-site at Gecko Resort.
- Location: Private beach on Garoda Beach inside Watamu Marine Park
- Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with garden-view balconies
- Dining: Local seafood from daily fisherman deliveries
- Wellness: Full spa with body treatments, massages, and beauty services
- Activities: Professional kitesurfing lessons and bike tours
- Nearby: Watamu Marine National Park, Gedi Ruins, Mida Creek
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
230 sq. feet
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Bed options:3 Single beds
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Room size:
1295 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
435 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed and 2 Single beds
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Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Game room
Cribs
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness club
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- 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
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Karaoke
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Solarium
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Gecko Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 136 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 4.4 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 15.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Malindi, MYD |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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