Gecko Resort, Watamu

Gecko Resort - A beachfront 4-star resort with private beach access, outdoor pools, and kitesurfing lessons

Gecko Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach, and a buffet restaurant surrounded by a tropical garden with bright-colored flowers. Rooms and apartments are elegantly designed with an African touch, each offering a veranda or balcony with garden views, mosquito nets, safes, and air conditioning. Guests can enjoy a varied buffet breakfast at Gecko Restaurant, with lunch and dinner served à la carte, including fresh seafood provided daily by Watamu fishermen. The resort’s leisure facilities include a hot tub, solarium, and kitesurfing lessons offered by Tribe Watersports. Located on Garoda Beach inside Watamu Marine Park, the property is 25 km from Malindi and 4.5 km from Mida Creek. The staff at the tour desk can arrange massages upon request, and excursions to nearby landmarks like Sudi Island (3 km) are available.

Pros

The private beach provides direct access to Garoda Beach, considered one of Kenya’s best.

Fresh seafood and Italian dishes, including wood-fired pizza, are served at the on-site restaurant.

Kitesurfing lessons are available through Tribe Watersports, with 18 years of teaching experience.

Rooms feature garden-view balconies, mosquito nets, and air conditioning for comfort.

Cons

The nearest airport, Moi International Airport, requires a transfer.

Pets over 7 kg are not permitted on the property.