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Crystal Bay Resort

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beach hotel near Watamu Beach

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2 outdoor pools
Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Coast Province, 80202
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruins of Gedi
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Living area

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Watamu

In Watamu .Stay at this Watamu hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watamu Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Prawn Lake. Also, Mida Creek is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ruins of Gedi is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 15 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Malindi Beach - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Mambrui Beach - 45 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yummy Dishes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Da Raso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wasafi Swahili Dishes - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Crystal Bay Resort

3.5-star beach hotel near Watamu Beach
Crystal Bay Resort offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Crystal Bay Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Watamu hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Crystal Bay Resort offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Crystal Bay Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Crystal Bay Resort to the airport?

Crystal Bay Resort is 12.3 mi (25-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Crystal Bay Resort have an airport shuttle?

Crystal Bay Resort offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Crystal Bay Resort to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Watamu Beach and 14.1 mi (47-min drive) from Malindi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Crystal Bay Resort offer free breakfast?

Crystal Bay Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Crystal Bay Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Crystal Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Crystal Bay Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Crystal Bay Resort have a pool?

Crystal Bay Resort features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Crystal Bay Resort have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Crystal Bay Resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Crystal Bay Resort to downtown Watamu?

Crystal Bay Resort is 0.9 mi away from Watamu.

Crystal Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The serenity, the politeness of the staff and the place is very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale super gentile e disponibile! Pulizie giornaliere sia della camera che della piscina.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant!!

It was pleasant considering the hotel was fully booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jätt fint hotel ,lugn,trevliga personal.Det saknar bara lunch och middag
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020