Eco Villas Watamu
Gede Watamu Road - Timboni
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Why people book this hotel
“I wish I had stayed longer - all the staff were so welcoming and helpful”
“Welcoming staff who were available 24-7 to help”
“Quiet, green, uncomformist to the Italian onslaught in the rest of Watamu, wel k…”
“The place is great, a hidden oasis in Watamu, rooms are very comfortable (with h…”
“Very nice villas with excellent pool”
“We've had our own bungalow in a very beautiful hotel garden with pool”
“Very friendly staff Easy to get to town and to the beach Highly reconmended”
“The breakfast is rich, the room spacious and it is only a 300/400 KES tuktuk rid…”
“Plus great breakfast”
“She is also an excellent cooker and she made a delicious dinner and the breakfas…”
“Very clean and secure room”
“Also the rooms are great and they clean all the time for you It was in one word…”
Overview
Ecolodge Jua Bahari is located in the small town of Timboni, just 2 km away from Watamu Beach. Surrounded by palm trees, the lodge has an outdoor pool and restaurant. The rooms are decorated in African style. Each comes with a ceiling fan, minibar and a small veranda. The beds and windows are draped with mosquito nets. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Positioned in front of the pool, the restaurant combines traditional Mediterranean cuisine with local flavours. A la carte menus and Kenyan thematic dinners on selected evenings are also offered. Guests can relax on sun loungers by the pool or read a book in the shared lounge area, which also offers satellite TV and a selection of DVDs. You can engage in various activities, such as snorkeling and windsurfing. Moi International Airport is 120 km away.
Traveller reviews
Heleen
family_with_children
March 12, 2026
“Great green getaway”
Quiet, green, uncomformist to the Italian onslaught in the rest of Watamu, wel kept, and very kind personel. Plus great breakfast.
Rahul Thakrar
solo_traveller
August 25, 2024
“Unique experience”
Beautiful and wholesome experience. The place is great, a hidden oasis in Watamu, rooms are very comfortable (with hot water for showers and a very useful fan), pool is great, food is delicious. You will feel at home outside of home.
Hannah
solo_traveller
March 20, 2024
The property is like an oasis - so peaceful but very well located! I wish I had stayed longer - all the staff were so welcoming and helpful.
Ilaria
extended_group
February 12, 2024
“Little peaceful paradise in watamu, feels like home”
The lady (owner) treated us in the best way possibile, she is super nice and kind and ready to face all of our needs. She is also an excellent cooker and she made a delicious dinner and the breakfast is amazing (fruits, pancakes, eggs, muffins etc). The place is sourranded by nature and it seems to be in a peaceful little paradise. I would highly recommended to choose this place to stay, it is also close to the city centre (5 min by boda boda). I will come back here for sure!
Anke
solo_traveller
January 1, 2024
“Super place to stay in Watamu”
Very nice villas with excellent pool ! Granny Agnes really takes of the quests ! Very friendly staff Easy to get to town and to the beach Highly reconmended !
Lederle
couple
December 12, 2023
What a discovery! Booked one night with my girlfriend and ended up staying five. We've had our own bungalow in a very beautiful hotel garden with pool. There's also an open-walled restaurant and areas with comfortable seats and couches. Great place to read and relax. Overall we were absolutely happy finding this place. Thank you!
Claire
solo_traveller
November 1, 2023
“Home from home in peaceful, welcoming Eco Villas.”
Welcoming staff who were available 24-7 to help. Excellent initiative to organise meals and offered take out when requested. Room was beautifully presented with comfy bed including mosquito net, washing supplies in bathroom, seating, fridge and coffee/tea facility provided. Refill glass bottle provided, with refill water at bar. Very clean and secure room. Hot water available with with but not needed because cold shower essential for hot weather. Private seating area outside of room, with hammock rocking bed for resting in day. Spacious social and eating space with games and books. Plenty of shade and a cool breeze. Staff always working to keep floors, paths and pool clear of falling leaves, preparing food etc. Thorough cleaning of room every day, turning down bed service daily. Help to book trips and Tuktuk’s or advice on what to do in Watamu and area. Julie and her team were amazing!
Aida
family_with_children
November 1, 2023
Julie & her team were most attentive, welcoming and accomodating to our requests and questions and made our stay wonderful. It is definitely a kid friendly place where one can relax reading a book and kids can play, particularly during the warmest hours of the day. The breakfast is rich, the room spacious and it is only a 300/400 KES tuktuk ride away from the nearest beach. Great value for money and friendly atmosphere!
David
couple
August 26, 2023
“Really enjoyable couple of nights. Staff were superb.”
Hosts were excellent. Rooms/beds were comfortable, with hot water on demand. Breakfast was excellent value with a good choice. Would highly recommend.
Pui Man
extended_group
August 25, 2023
Great hospitality!!! You just feel like home. Agnes and the staffs will assist you for all your needs.
Jeroen
family_with_children
August 18, 2023
Super friendly staff, really helpful they made us really feel at home. The location was great, a short tuktuk ride away from beach, but also close to Mida Creek and Arabuko Sokoke Forest. A nice quiet little piece of paradise. Thank you Agnes and Juliette for all your good care!
Veronica
couple
August 13, 2023
Great quiet place just minutes away from all the main beaches and places in Watamu. The staff are very kind and welcoming and the food is excellent. Place is great and so is the pool, would definitely come back!
Arie&Happy
couple
March 17, 2023
“Happy Arie paradise”
It's an oasis of rest like a small paradise. Really friendly staff help you with everything. Agnes the Hostess is really kind and nice,she will let you feel as a queen or king. The swimming pool is super too and the breakfast and dinner was delicious and not to forget the homemade banana cake,mjummie. Also the rooms are great and they clean all the time for you It was in one word,FANTASTIC!Happy Arie
Dara
couple
February 15, 2023
“10/10”
We have been travelling for around 6 months (central and South America & now Africa) & this was one of our most enjoyable stays. Extremely relaxing! Agnes & Winnie were brilliant. Agnes went above & beyond for us. If we are ever back in Watamu we will be staying here again - a home away from home!
Sophie
family_with_children
February 13, 2023
“Feels like home, the garden is like food for the soul”
Very nice and diverse
Amelia
solo_traveller
January 31, 2023
“A few days in Watamu to go kitesurfing”
I spent a few days at the villa and I loved this place - beautiful surroundings, and warm, nice people. To go kiting you need to go to the beach with a tuktuk (10-15 min drive). But it's super quiet and nice!
Mattes
couple
January 29, 2023
“We had a great stay in Eco Villas. The staff was very friendly, the place is very calm and safe”
The room was amazing
Fabio
extended_group
August 28, 2022
Grat staff and awesome location, very quiet and clean. Garden and pool are incredibly beautiful. Staff was super friendly and always ready to help.
zaraquel
couple
August 17, 2022
“fantastic”
We had a fantastic time at this place in its wonderful natural and folcloric setting. Swimming pool (available for a swim after dinner at 21.00) and showers with sweet water, excelent WiFi, wonderful restaurant terrace with tasty and abundant breakfast (fresh fruit salad and juice, cereals,bread, bacon, sausage etc.) availa. The lodge is run by the family Judy, Stewart, her son Connor, the cooking grand-ma and their very helpful staff. They organize anything you might need: get a tuktuk ride, a bus trip to Lamu, a guide for a Arabuku Forest walk, ask whether there a turtles in the rehabilitation nursery, at what time is the milk feeding at the snake park and so on…
mwaura
couple
July 20, 2022
The swimming pool, staff are very friendly and helpful
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Games room, Massage, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Diving, Snorkelling, Evening entertainment, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Game drives, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Snack bar, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool toys, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Packed lunches, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double Room with Pool View
The pool with a view is a top feature of this double room. The spacious double room offers a private entrance, executive lounge access, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room with Pool View
This triple room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious triple room provides a private entrance, executive lounge access, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
Twin Room with Pool View
Guests will have a special experience as this twin room offers a pool with a view. The spacious twin room provides a private entrance, executive lounge access, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
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