PUCCI HOUSE WATAMU, Watamu
About the Hotel
Pucci House Watamu - A boutique guest house with a saltwater pool, wellness spa, and garden views near Mapango Beach
Pucci House Watamu is a 4-star boutique guest house offering a serene atmosphere at Watamu Beach, with a year-round outdoor saltwater pool and a comprehensive wellness spa. Located 400 meters from Mapango Beach, the property is in a residential neighborhood just a short walk from the town center and a few minutes from the beach. The hotel provides three room types, including family rooms and a King Room with Garden View, all featuring air conditioning, private bathrooms, garden views, work desks, wardrobes, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace, a lush garden, and a shared lounge with a TV. The on-site restaurant serves Italian cuisine, and breakfast options include continental, Italian, and gluten-free selections with juice and fruits. Spa facilities at Pucci House Watamu offer a range of treatments such as massages, facials, body scrubs, manicures, and pedicures, with an open-air massage area on the roof terrace. Recreational activities include bicycle rental, game drives, and access to a golf course nearby, while the hotel also provides babysitting services, board games, and an indoor play area for children. The hotel is easily accessible, being only a 5-minute walk from Mapango Beach and 20 km from Malindi Airport, with paid airport shuttle and car hire available. Pucci House Watamu also offers practical amenities like laundry, ironing, currency exchange, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes, ensuring a comfortable stay for families and couples alike.
Pros
The spa offers professional massages and treatments at very reasonable prices, with a relaxing open-air massage area on the roof terrace.
The hosts, Alex and Pola, are friendly and helpful, providing great local tips and accommodating special dietary needs like gluten-free breakfast.
The location is peaceful and quiet, yet close to the beach, restaurants, and the town center, with easy access to nearby beaches like Willy Beach and Garoda Beach.
Rooms are immaculately clean, beautifully designed, and feature both overhead fans and air conditioning, plus comfortable beds with mosquito nets.
Breakfast is generous and delicious, including fresh fruit platters, eggs, bacon, coffee, and gluten-free options, served daily.
Cons
There is no parking on the property, which might be inconvenient for guests arriving by car.
The immediate area around the hotel can be intense due to touts, and the entrance is down a track that may be a bit hard to find initially.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Watamu Marine National Park for stunning underwater views.
- Taste fresh seafood at The Crab Shack for a local dining experience.
- Explore Gede Ruins for a fascinating glimpse into Swahili history.
- Join a sunset dhow cruise for breathtaking views of the coast.
- Shop for artisan crafts at the Watamu Market for unique souvenirs.
Select your room type
Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle