Rafiki Jua Resort
Jacaranda Road
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Why people book this hotel
“The service team is good and pleasant”
“Inside the structure the entire staff is super helpful, consisting of receptioni…”
“The pool and surroundings of the appartments is very nice”
“We had the most amazing time The rooms were clean beautiful views and pool Grea…”
“Amazing pool, close to beach, nice staff (huge thanks to Praise, who cooked fres…”
“Chef service was good There is a mall 5 min walk from there”
“Cleaning is perfect, great facilities, own private chef for breakfast”
“The apartments and pool are spotless and the staff wonderfully helpful”
“Beds are hard (we like that) and there are very few mosquitoes”
“Our apartment was on the ground floor, overlooking the pool, consisting of dinin…”
Overview
Located in Watamu, 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Jua Resort provides accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking and a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Papa Remo Beach. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.7 km away and Malindi Marine National Park is 18 km from the villa. With a private bathroom, units at the villa complex also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace. Mapango Beach is 2 km from the villa, while Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 18 km from Rafiki Jua Resort.
Traveller reviews
Merali
couple
October 11, 2025
“Peaceful, quiet, good for a small family.”
Serenity
Fabian
couple
October 10, 2025
“Would definitely come again”
Amazing pool, close to beach, nice staff (huge thanks to Praise, who cooked fresh pancakes every morning)
Kristian
family_with_children
July 15, 2025
“Nice appartments”
The place has potential - but still a way to go. The place is under construction still - and I am sure it will improve. It seems that the appartments are sold and then rentes via Booking.com. We stayed five nights as a family of 6 in two appartments. The good The appartments are very nice and there is a kitchen. The pool and surroundings of the appartments is very nice. The service team is good and pleasant. Beds are hard (we like that) and there are very few mosquitoes. Chef service was good There is a mall 5 min walk from there. Tourist mall (expensive), but it is fine
Jill
family_with_children
July 6, 2025
Cleaning is perfect, great facilities, own private chef for breakfast. They literally drop by every morning for breakfast.
David
couple
February 5, 2025
“A lovely oasis to return to after the bustle of Watamu”
The development of self contained units is well designed and works well. It is essentially self catering, but you can have a chef prépare some or all your meals for $20 a day. The apartments and pool are spotless and the staff wonderfully helpful. If there’s anything wrong it’s fixed in minutes. It’s about a 10-15 minute walk to the beach and 2 good bar/restaurants and less than that to a shopping mall with a food store and a cafe/restaurant.
BeatriceCeglia
extended_group
August 26, 2024
“I highly recommended apartments residence !”
We booked a week at the Rafiki Jua in Watamu, precisely the Rafiki Jua is located inside the Rafiki Tamu, a brand new residence consisting of several apartments (The structure looks like in the photos). Rafiki Tamu is a modern and new structure located exactly halfway between Watamu center and the beautiful beach of Sardinia 2. Our apartment was on the ground floor, overlooking the pool, consisting of dining room with kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. All nicely decorated with a fantastic African style. Inside the structure the entire staff is super helpful, consisting of receptionists, security, cleaning and laundry service (included in the price), masseuses at a very competitive price, chef (available to prepare breakfasts, lunches and dinners). For those who do not want to experience a village I highly recommend Rafiki.
Sandra
couple
June 9, 2024
We had the most amazing time The rooms were clean beautiful views and pool Great service and friendly staff We will definitely be back:)
Thomas
solo_traveller
March 23, 2024
“Beautiful property close too some top restaurants, very good pool and delightful staff.”
Spacious rooms, great outside area and pool.
Elizabeth
extended_group
February 23, 2024
“Simply Magical!”
The staff at the resort were incredibly friendly and helpful, always going above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable.The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, and I especially appreciated the comfortable beds and pillows. The highlight for me was definitely the food - the resort has several on-site chefs that served us a variety of local cuisines, and every dish I tried was absolutely delicious. The resort also offered a range of activities and excursions for guests to enjoy, including snorkeling, diving,dhow rides,There is truly something for everyone here, whether you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an adventure-filled getaway. Overall, I highly recommend Rafiki Jua to anyone looking for a memorable stay in Watamu. The combination of stunning natural scenery, excellent service, and fantastic food make it a top-notch resort that I can't wait to visit again. 👌🌊🏊♀️🌴🍽️
Abram
solo_traveller
November 20, 2023
“a day to remember”
Amazon h Stay.
Priya
extended_group
October 31, 2023
“Amazing place! The price to quality ratio is unbelievable. Everything seemed newly built and the place was spotless. We”
amani
solo_traveller
September 29, 2023
New resort and kind staff always ready to help you with any request
Facilities
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Infinity pool, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Fence around pool
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