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“Loved the beach, restaurant, food, rooms”
“The location and size of the hotel”
“It's a lovely location and everyone was very friendly”
“Staff were exceptional”
“The room, the food, the location and the friendly staff”
“The beach was easily accessible, lovely choice and quality of food in the restau…”
“Lovely swimming pools”
“The various locations to sit around the 2 pools were above what is normal provid…”
“Food was delicious both at breakfast and in the restaurant”
“Good breakfast”
“Clean”
With a tropical garden and and private beach area, Kobe Suite Resort is located in Watamu. The resort has two outdoor pools and can arrange massages on request. The suites at Kobe have air conditioning, a minibar, seating area and a bathroom with shower and bidet. The beds are draped with mosquito nets and each suite has satellite TV. Guests can enjoy sea or garden views. At Kobe Suite Resort you will find a restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, a concierge service and 24-hour front desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and snorkelling. The National Marine Park is 3.5 km away and Gede ruins is 11 km from the resort. Moi International Airport is 120 km away.
Alexandra
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“Lovely location, great staff, I will be back.”
Loved the beach, restaurant, food, rooms. It's a lovely location and everyone was very friendly.
Hamish
couple
February 26, 2026
“Terrible”
Very disappointing stay After a 3-hour drive from Diani, where we’d had a fantastic stay elsewhere, the welcome here felt lukewarm. We were placed in a “Standard Suite” (No. 22), which was more like a budget apartment: windowless bedroom, dated décor, stained bedding, very firm bed, mosquitoes but no net, and no AC in the living area. At £290 per night, this was extremely poor value. The bathroom was hot, dark, and smelly, with a weak, noisy shower. When we raised concerns shortly after arrival, staff seemed confused rather than apologetic and offered no solution or follow-up, despite alternative rooms showing online availability. Non-guests are allowed to use facilities, meaning no priority for paying guests — sunbeds were often unavailable, once entirely. Service overall was inconsistent, sometimes slow or rude, and bills contained errors. Breakfast was repetitive and basic. We moved rooms after two nights to a higher category, but aside from more light it wasn’t much better, and again no one checked in. A dolphin excursion booked through the hotel was late, disorganised, and poor value. Check-out was equally indifferent — no one asked how our stay was until we raised issues ourselves. For a property positioning itself as high-end and charging premium prices, the lack of service and attention to detail was striking. This was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences we’ve had.
GEORGE
solo_traveller
February 26, 2026
“An oasis of bare foot luxury”
Tranquil. Clean. Staff were exceptional. Nothing could be too much trouble for them. Food was delicious both at breakfast and in the restaurant
Dorothy
family_with_children
February 23, 2026
“Loved the beds, spacious and a quiet resort to unwind”
The location and size of the hotel. Also overlooking the turquoise blue waters of the ocean
Andrew
couple
February 15, 2026
“An oasis at Watamu”
The room, the food, the location and the friendly staff.
Akiko
couple
February 9, 2026
“The most exclusive experience in Watamu”
Beautiful architecture, located right in front of the shallow beach and sand bank.
Michael
solo_traveller
January 29, 2026
“Excellent. The bar and waiting staff were particularly good”
Great location
Matthew
couple
January 21, 2026
“A lovely relaxing stay with easy access to a safe beach.”
The beach was easily accessible, lovely choice and quality of food in the restaurant in a casual semi outdoor dining room overlooking the beach. Good breakfast. Lovely swimming pools. Delighful staff
Joel
couple
January 3, 2026
“Excellent stay on Garoda Beach”
Fantastic spot right on Garoda Beach. The room was very good and comfortable, the facilities are top notch. The staff were attentive and professional, and the restaurant is excellent. A truly confortable stay.
Holly
family_with_children
December 28, 2025
“A wonderful property for couples and families, stunning beach, great staff and fab facilities.”
The beach location was superb with good amounts of loungers to view the ocean and access to the beach was great allow for privacy and protection from those on the beach without obstructing views of the beach. The various locations to sit around the 2 pools were above what is normal provided at other properties. The staff across the whole hotel were exceptional, professional and helpful. The beach front restaurant had a great variety of locations to sit, drink and eat, from lunch to dinner time, with menu choices and prices comparable to lots of other Watamu restaurants. Beautiful lush gardens are well maintained and the paths through the compound give a relaxed and tropical feel. All in all a great hotel to stay at for the price, location and facilities.
simioni
couple
December 25, 2025
“I recommend it!!!”
Ukasha
couple
December 19, 2025
“Horribly negative experience and treatment”
The local staff are friendly
Sandip
extended_group
December 9, 2025
Good room
Andreas
couple
December 9, 2025
Food in the restaurant was excellent, the beach is stunning
Danilo
couple
November 17, 2025
“Lovely !”
Everything
Ivano
couple
October 29, 2025
“nice sun set”
garoda beach position is wonderful staff is always excellent and friendly nice restaurant at night
Tairon
couple
October 27, 2025
There are many highlights to mention: the resort premises are very beautiful and well maintained, the pool areas, the garden the spaces to chill. The view to Garoda beach is incredible. The food in the restaurant is very good, a lot of people come just to go to the restaurant. The breakfast is buffet with a lot of good options and variety. The staff is really friendly and helpful.
Lisa
couple
October 27, 2025
“Would definitely recommend staying at Kobe… it’s comfortable, and set within lovely lush gardens the staff were friendl”
The setting is beautiful, so close to the beach, lovely seafood and pasta dishes.
Magdalena
solo_traveller
October 7, 2025
I loved the place!
Alexandra
couple
September 23, 2025
“10/10 hotel”
Hotel grounds and pool are stunning. The beach is incredible and water crystal clear. Service for food and drinks was exceptional. Our waiter George was fantastic. Easy to organise transfers with the hotel reception and reception quick to reply to requests.
Fishing, Solarium, Massage, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Beauty Services, Manicure, Pedicure, Body treatments, Spa facilities, Spa/wellness packages, Massage chair, Beach
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, 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
Board games/puzzles
Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Garden, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Invoice provided
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, 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, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Shuttle service, Currency exchange, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Car hire, Tour desk
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Offering garden views, this suite features air conditioning, a minibar, an indoor and outdoor seating area, satellite TV and a bathroom with shower. The beds are draped with a mosquito net.
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this suite. The spacious suite features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
The unit has 3 beds.
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious suite provides air conditioning, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this suite. This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. The spacious suite offers soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
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