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GK Palm Resort Watamu

Property class: 2.5
Family-friendly stay near Watamu Beach

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A clear swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.
A pathway leading to a thatched-roof building surrounded by palm trees and tropical plants.
A covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, bar stools, and a wooden table.
A pathway leading to a building with a reception area, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.
A person carrying a surfboard on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Watamu Beach Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Mambrui Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

A clear swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered seating area.

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden wardrobe, and a tiled floor.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden wardrobe, and a tiled floor.

Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a tiled floor.

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Watamu

Walk to the beach.A stay at this Watamu Village hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Watamu Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Prawn Lake. Also, Mida Creek is within 3 miles (5 km) and Kipepeo Butterfly Project is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Malindi Beach - 28 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Silversands Beach - 33 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Mambrui Beach - 46 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hemingways Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Isla Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mapango restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Papaya Beach Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

GK Palm Resort Watamu

Family-friendly stay near Watamu Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly GK Palm Resort Watamu. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Watamu hotel.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
GK Palm Resort Watamu offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is GK Palm Resort Watamu to the airport?

GK Palm Resort Watamu is 12.1 mi (34-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GK Palm Resort Watamu on Nov 21, 2026 start from CA $114, excluding 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.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at GK Palm Resort Watamu.

How close is GK Palm Resort Watamu to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Watamu Beach and 14.1 mi (41-min drive) from Malindi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at GK Palm Resort Watamu, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have a pool?

GK Palm Resort Watamu features an outdoor pool.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is GK Palm Resort Watamu to downtown Watamu?

GK Palm Resort Watamu is 0.6 mi away from Watamu.

GK Palm Resort Watamu Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024