THE ONE, Watamu
About the Hotel
The One - A four-star family beach resort with spa facilities, water sports, and ocean-view rooms
The One, Watamu Bay is a four-star family beach resort featuring 150 rooms across 75 units, each with a private balcony, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy ocean or garden views from their rooms, with some units offering direct terrace access. The resort includes an in-house spa with a Jacuzzi, two swimming pools (one for children), and facilities for tennis, snorkeling, and water sports. Dining options include the Watamu Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with the Lounge Bar, Pool Bar, and Beach Bar serving cocktails and light bites. The One provides a business center, conference hall, and team-building services, along with a kids' club and supervised play area. Located near Watamu Marine Park and Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve, the resort is 15 km from Malindi and 12 km from Malindi Airport.
Pros
Private balconies in every room, some with ocean views.
Multiple dining and bar options, including a swim-up pool bar.
Proximity to Watamu Marine Park and Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve.
Family-friendly amenities, including a kids' club and supervised play area.
On-site spa with a Jacuzzi and wellness treatments.
Cons
The nearest major city, Mombasa, is 100 km away.
Some rooms may experience noise from the pool or bar areas.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Currency exchange
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock