PAPA ROMOLO VILLA'S, Watamu
About the Hotel
Papa Romolo Villa'S - A family-friendly villa with a year-round outdoor pool, spacious rooms, and access to Watamu's attractions
Papa Romolo Villa'S offers spacious family rooms with private balconies, terraces, air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette, making it a practical base for longer stays. The property features a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and a view, surrounded by a lush garden, sun loungers, and beach chairs. A breakfast of continental or à la carte options includes local specialities, fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits, while the on-site bar serves wine and champagne, and special diet menus are available. Guests can enjoy evening entertainment, themed dinner nights, and live sport events, along with facilities such as a fitness room, outdoor play area, and barbecue equipment. Papa Romolo Villa'S provides bicycle rental, bike tours, cooking classes, darts, and golf courses for recreation, while massage services (back, neck, full body, foot, hand, head, and couples) are available for relaxation. The villa offers practical services including airport shuttle (pickup and drop-off), car hire, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, babysitting, and board games for children. Watamu Bay Beach lies 2 km away, Bio-Ken Snake Farm is also 2 km, Gedi Ruins are 6 km, and Malindi Airport is 18 km from the property; free parking, street parking, and a tour desk add convenience. Papa Romolo Villa'S includes a safety deposit box, 24-hour security, CCTV, fire extinguishers, and key access, while currency exchange, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out are provided. The villa is within easy reach of the coast, with the airport and attractions accessible by car or shuttle, and the surrounding area offers a quiet, garden-oriented setting.
Pros
Spacious family rooms include kitchenettes and private balconies or terraces.
The year-round outdoor pool has a shallow end and a view, plus sun loungers.
On-site dining offers continental and à la carte breakfast with local specialities.
Evening entertainment, themed dinners, and live sport events are available.
Free parking and street parking are available on the property.
Must-do experiences
- Visit Watamu Marine National Park for snorkeling with colorful fish.
- Savor fresh seafood at The Crab Shack, a local favorite.
- Take a sunset stroll at Watamu Beach; it's simply breathtaking.
- Explore the Gede Ruins for a glimpse into ancient Swahili history.
- Shop at the local markets for handmade crafts and unique souvenirs.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Darts
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV