Gecko Resort - Watamu

$$$$||View on mapWatamu, KenyaTurtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320, Watamu, Kenya, 80202|
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Gecko Resort - Watamu
Turtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320, Watamu, Kenya, 80202·View on map
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Overall Score
Great · 280 reviews
8.2Great
Location9.1
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.6
Facilities8.2
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples32%
Solo13%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great · 280 reviews
8.2Great
Location9.1
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.6
Facilities8.2
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples32%
Solo13%
Groups12%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 5.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Italian, Swahili
Building
Number of rooms:35
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Rooms and availability

Standard Triple Room
  • Room size:

    230 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    3 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Room size:

    1295 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Family Room
  • Room size:

    435 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed and 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Cribs

Private beach

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
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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

Turtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320, Watamu, Kenya, 80202
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Turtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320, Watamu, Kenya, 80202
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Reviews of Gecko Resort

8.2 /10
Great
280 reviews
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