GK Palm Resort Watamu

Family-friendly hotel in Watamu with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Escape to GK Palm Resort Watamu, a family-friendly haven by the ocean. Enjoy a delicious local cuisine breakfast and take in the sun on the garden terrace or playground with your loved ones. With high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, an outdoor entertainment area and helpful staff at your fingertips.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private pool
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
$39 nightly
$47 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Shower, hydromassage showerhead, bidet, towels
Outdoor pool
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, hydromassage showerhead, bidet, towels
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
In-room dining
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View | Terrace/patio

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hydromassage showerhead, bidet, towels
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
In-room dining
Terrace/patio

Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
Shower, hydromassage showerhead, bidet, towels
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View | Private kitchen | Dining tables
Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View | Terrace/patio

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Watamu Beach Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Prawn Lake - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Malindi Beach - 27 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

GK Palm Resort Watamu

GK Palm Resort Watamu offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Watamu Beach. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 90 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets stay free

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Pool gate
  • Outlet covers

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Frequently asked questions

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, GK Palm Resort Watamu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at GK Palm Resort Watamu and nearby?

GK Palm Resort Watamu has private pools and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private pool and a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around GK Palm Resort Watamu like?

GK Palm Resort Watamu is located a short 4-minute walk from Watamu Beach.

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GK Palm Resort Watamu Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service
Abdikair, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The property was a bit difficulty to locate. By the time we got there they had allocated our rooms to others. Why? Because we didn't call to confirm that we were coming. I didn't know that was a requirement. Anyway, we got rooms.
Milu, 1-night trip