Crystal Bay Resort | Watamu ★ Seaside Luxury & Beachfront Bliss

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Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya, 00400

Crystal Bay Resort - A beachfront 3-star hotel in Watamu with two restaurants, pools, and access to Watamu Marine Park

Located on Watamu Beach within the National Marine Park and Watamu Reserve, Crystal Bay Resort features 76 rooms with satellite TV, mosquito nets, and private bathrooms. The property includes two restaurants: the Main Restaurant in the resort’s center and Tamu near the beach, both serving seafood dishes with views of the bay. Guests can relax at two swimming pools, play beach volleyball or tennis, or arrange scuba diving and deep-sea fishing excursions. The resort provides Wi-Fi (for an additional fee), a boutique selling Kenyan products, and private access to Papa Remo, a nearby restaurant. Crystal Bay Resort is 20 km from Malindi and 4 km from the Ruins of Gedi.

Pros

The beachfront location provides direct access to Watamu Marine Park.

Two on-site restaurants serve fresh seafood with bay views.

Activities include beach volleyball, tennis, and water sports like scuba diving.

Private access to Papa Remo, a highly rated local restaurant.

Cons

Wi-Fi access requires an additional fee.

The nearest major town, Malindi, is a 20 km drive away.

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Double Room Balcony

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175 sq. feet

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Double Room Balcony Sea View

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175 sq. feet

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220 sq. feet

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City Centre

Watamu1400 ft

Airports

Malindi (MYD) 11.3 mi

Vipingo Estate (vpg) 48.5 mi

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

Delicious Beachside Dining

“I had a fantastic experience enjoying the delicious food at the beachside restaurant. The meals were not only tasty, but the setting right on the beach added a magical touch to our dining experience. We loved being able to explore different options, including three other hotels along the beach that also provided amazing cuisines.” view full review

Refreshing Massage Experience

“During my stay, I took advantage of the massage tent located just beyond the restaurant. The treatments offered were absolutely great, providing a perfect way to unwind after a long day on the beach. I highly recommend anyone visiting to indulge in these soothing services.” view full review

Comfortable Rooms with Stunning Views

“I stayed in a beachfront bungalow, which was worth every penny! The rooms were comfortable, and although they might need a little attention, the amazing views made up for it. The private balcony allowed me to enjoy the serene surroundings while relaxing.” view full review

Functional and Clean Bathrooms

“The bathroom facilities were functional and clean during my stay. While there is room for improvement in terms of updates, everything worked well and met my needs. I appreciated the cleanliness, which contributed to my overall comfort.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Paid Wi-Fi in public areas
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Private beach
Currency exchange

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Golf course
Darts
Table tennis
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Karaoke
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Facial
Beauty treatment
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya, 00400

Map view

Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kenya, 00400

City landmarks

Farm

Bio-Ken Snake Farm

3800 ft

P.O.Box 416 Jacaranda Road

Seven Islands Resort

4200 ft

Stellamaries Catholic Church

3200 ft

valle house condominio

3600 ft

Naturalmente Pane

4500 ft

Ack St. Peter's Church

4900 ft

Watamu Beach

1.3 mi

Watamu Marine National Park

1.1 mi

Watamu

Blue Bay IGV

1.3 mi

Night club

Comeback

1.7 mi

Beach

Marine Park

1.5 mi

Watamu - Kenya

Watamu Bay Ora Resort

1.6 mi

Mida Creek Road

Blue Bay

1.6 mi

Watamu

Gede Ruins

1.6 mi

Malindi Road

Malindi

2.1 mi

Turtle Bay Rd

Ocean Sports

1.8 mi

off Mombasa-Malindi Rd

Ruins of Gedi

2.6 mi

St. John Catholic Church

2.0 mi

Michael Savana Safari

2.0 mi

Turtle Bay Road

Prawn Lake

2.2 mi

Spa Centre

Sakina ocean spa

2.1 mi

Swarms of annoying beach hustlers and fake Rastafari

2.2 mi

Watamu Marine National Park

Mida Creek

2.8 mi

Watamu

Palm Exotjca Resort

2.4 mi

off Mombasa-Malindi Rd

Kipepeo Butterfly Farm

2.5 mi

Forest

Arabuko-Sokoke Forest

2.7 mi

Watamu

National Museums of Kenya-Gede Museum

2.7 mi

Nearby

Farm

Bio-Ken Snake Farm

100 ft

P.O.Box 416 Jacaranda Road

Seven Islands Resort

1100 ft

Restaurants

Papa Remo Beach

4200 ft

Jacaranda road

Mrembo Restaurant

1.0 mi

Fortamu Beach Jacaranda Road

Kachawe Beach

4400 ft

Jacaranda road Fortamu Beach

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Crystal Bay Resort, Watamu

About the Hotel

Crystal Bay Resort - A beachfront 3-star hotel in Watamu with two restaurants, pools, and access to Watamu Marine Park

Pros

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Select your room type

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How to get around?

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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