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GECKO RESORT, Watamu
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About the Hotel
Turtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320,
Watamu,
Kenya,
80202,
Kilifi
- Steps from Garoda Beach
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8.2
5.0
4.3
Loved by guests
"Fantastic second beach pool that overlooks the ocean and has blissful views of Garoda beach."
"The beach front is Garoda, which is the best place to sea swim in watamu."
"The food at the restaurants is very good."
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 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.
Must-do experiences
- Enjoy fresh seafood at The Crab Shack on the beach for lunch.
- Visit Watamu Marine National Park for breathtaking snorkeling trips.
- Savor a Swahili feast at The Chocolate Restaurant nearby.
- Check out local crafts at Watamu's village market on Saturdays.
- Take a sunset dhow cruise for stunning views and local culture.
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One-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
95 m²
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Standard Triple Room
2 persons
21 m²
3 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
120 m²
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Superior Family Room
2 persons
40 m²
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities
Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness club
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Karaoke
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
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Dining Onsite
At Gecko Resort, dining transforms into an experience that embraces local flavors and fresh ingredients. The buffet restaurant, with its inviting atmosphere, showcases the daily catch from Watamu fishermen, free from harmful chemicals, offering a true taste of the sea and the surrounding beauty.
Location
Turtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320,
Watamu,
Kenya,
80202,
Kilifi
Map view
Turtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320,
Watamu,
Kenya,
80202,
Kilifi
City landmarks
Landmark
Local Ocean Conservation
1.4
km
Landmark
Mida Dhow
1.3
km
Store
Tribe Kitesurfing
1.4
km
Landmark
Watamu Turtle Watch
1.4
km
Landmark
A Rocha Conservation and Hope
1.4
km
Amusement Park
Watamu Marine National Park
3.6
km
Island
Sudi Island
3.1
km
Island
Kirepwe
4.0
km
Landmark
Palm Exotjca Resort
3.3
km
Landmark
Prawn Lake
3.6
km
Landmark
Swarms of annoying beach hustlers and fake Rastafari
3.5
km
Spa Centre
Sakina ocean spa
3.7
km
Landmark
Mida Creek
4.4
km
Landmark
Michael Savana Safari
4.0
km
Landmark
St. John Catholic Church
4.0
km
Landmark
Ocean Sports
4.2
km
Nearby
Mida Dhow
770 m
Restaurants
Kobe Suite Resort
630 m
Restaurant
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Gecko Resort provides visitors with a free full breakfast.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.
There are no cots provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Italian, Swahili
Number of rooms:
36
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