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Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

Explore the area

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Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mida Creek
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exclusive Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Watamu

Located in Watamu, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort is near the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. With windsurfing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Malindi Beach - 28 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

This smoke-free villa features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden. All 10 villas have 2 bedrooms and feature free WiFi. Guests can appreciate conveniences such as kitchens and fridges, and other amenities include stovetops and electric kettles.
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Accommodation at this 3.5-star villa has kitchens with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Does Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort on 19 May 2026 start from AU$179, 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 Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Watamu Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Prawn Lake and Mida Creek. Ruins of Gedi is 4.3 mi (6.8 km) away.

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Communication

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tullio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff... Swimming pool very big. Beautiful villa very new, made with very good taste.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024