HUHURU HOUSE, Watamu

Huhuru House, a 4-star bed and breakfast with a 9.5/10 Booking.com rating, provides a private pool exclusively for house guests, a saltwater pool open all year, and a lush garden, ideal for families and couples. The property features a shared kitchen, a unique outdoor dining area, and a sun terrace, while free WiFi, private parking with valet service, and 24-hour security ensure convenience. Accommodations include Deluxe Double Rooms and Double Rooms with Private Bathrooms, all non-smoking and equipped with air-conditioning, a terrace, and garden views, though some guests noted the lack of lockable room doors and in-room safes. Breakfast is served daily and includes fruits and juice, but guests should note that lunch and dinner are not offered onsite; however, the communal kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, and the host can arrange for local recommendations. For leisure, the Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, and a shared lounge/TV area, with additional wellness services like massages and yoga classes available, alongside a personal trainer for fitness needs. Located less than 1 km from Papa Remo Beach and 18 km from Malindi Airport, Huhuru House offers easy access to Watamu National Marine Park, with airport shuttles and local tuk-tuk transport available for getting around. Business-friendly amenities include express check-in/check-out and a concierge service, plus daily housekeeping, while family and additional services feature a shared kitchen, pets allowed on premises, and luggage storage, with the host able to arrange babysitting or childcare on request. The road to Huhuru House is not well maintained, making it bumpy to access, and local utilities like electricity can be unreliable, though a generator is onsite, and the host offers a petrol-powered backup to ensure comfort during power cuts.

Beautiful outdoor pool and garden, with the pool often private for guests during low season

Friendly and helpful host, Justin, who provides local insights and arranges transportation (e.g., boda boda and beach suggestions)

Quiet and peaceful location, with a walkable distance to the beach and close to great restaurants

Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds, and the property includes a record player and board games for entertainment

Generator available to handle frequent electricity cuts in the area, ensuring amenities like air conditioning can still run

The access road is bumpy and not well maintained, requiring a 10-minute car or motorbike ride from the city center

The room doors cannot be locked and there is no in-room safe, and shared kitchen has limited cookware (e.g., no frying pan or pots)