TEMPLE POINT RESORT, Watamu

Temple Point Resort - A beachfront retreat with spa facilities, two outdoor pools, and views of Mida Creek

Temple Point Resort offers 20 individually furnished rooms with premium bedding, air conditioning, and private balconies or patios overlooking the Indian Ocean, Mida Creek, or tropical gardens. The WasserHaus spa provides treatments above the water, while the Bazaar serves as a poolside marketplace with co-working spaces and event areas. Guests can dine on African and international cuisine at the Clubhouse Restaurant, enjoy cocktails with panoramic creek views at the bar, or relax on the white sand beach with optional massages. Two outdoor pools, a tennis court, and activities like kayaking and scuba diving are available. The resort is 5 km from Mida Creek and 4 km from Watamu Marine National Park, with shuttle services to Malindi and Mombasa airports for a surcharge.

Pros

The WasserHaus spa features unique treatments set above the water beneath mangroves.

Rooms include premium bedding, air conditioning, and private balconies with ocean or garden views.

Two outdoor pools and direct beach access provide ample leisure options.

The Bazaar offers a vibrant poolside marketplace with co-working and event spaces.

Proximity to Watamu Marine National Park (4 km) and Mida Creek (5 km) for nature excursions.

Cons

The nearest airport, Moi International, requires a shuttle or private transfer.

Some rooms may face garden views rather than the ocean.