Bamba Kofi Snackbar
An inviting snack bar for the convenience of our guests when they really don’t feel like cooking or fancy a chilled evening, a beer, a glass of wine, and a place to hang out.
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star reviewThe accommodation was stunning, exactly as shown in the pictures. The staff was exceptionally welcoming, and we were given a tour of the extensive and eco-friendly premises, which were lush. Additionally, the host was incredibly responsive and attentive. Definitely going back.
Ians place was lovely! Clean, place is cleaned daily, there’s a snack bar if you need food and it’s in a great location! Green, clean air! Pristine beach! Would recommend.
We loved the stay at Watamu Beach Cottages. The people who work here are very welcoming and helpful in a professional but loving way. The restaurant and swimming pool are very nice, as well as the garden. The food is tasteful though it is good to order before because it may take some time before the chefs finish te food. We stayed in laser cottage which is a nice little house with its own sheltered garden with seats. The house is cleaned on a daily basis. Be aware to close both doors because otherwise monkeys will come in the room to take your food. Towels for the swimming pool or beach are provided. You walk there directly from the cottages. So all together a loving, beautiful and peaceful place to relax or go for some adventures in the surrounding areas.
Amazing place into the Cottage with everybody caring you. Thank you everyone.
Thank you so much sir Ian for being such a wonderful and amazing host. I really enjoyed my stay and your responsiveness is amazing. Definitely coming back here again.
Great flexibility. immaculate. access to outside campsite kitchen. cheap snackbar on site can get pasta for £6 approx. ac and good bed fan and mozzie net. a little more housekeeping flexibility would be good like the UK e.g a do not disturb sign, system to reuse towels to save water, they were always taken and changed. Nice viewpoints to relax in nearer sea. Great communcation
Schön gelegene Cottages (10-15min mit dem Tuktuk ins Zentrum) mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir Justus & Grace, welche ein hervorragendes Team an der Rezeption und in der Küche bilden. Wir können die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen.
The Watamu Beach Cottages was our favourite place to stay on our Kenya travels! So much nature, right by the ocean, a super relaxing place, beautiful view points, great pool area, clean and comfortable rooms, delicious food from their restaurant! What made this place extra special was the staff, they are all so friendly and helpful and make you feel right at home! We spent a lot of time at the Bar/Restaurant with Justus and Grace, two beautiful souls! Also Benjamin is a Great guy! Asante sana, we hope to see you again! Jolene & Vincent
A beautiful location right by the sea. The staff were very friendly and helpful through out our stay. I needed to push back my check out and they were very accommodating.
simo stati davvero benissimo, posto meraviglioso, anche meglio che in foto, Grace e Justice hanno cucinato per noi piatti buonissimi, la cucina che ho preferito di più in tutto il viaggio, ci siamo sentiti davvero a casa, ottimo anche il servizio lavanderia ❤️
The cottages are such a Gem, ideally located on the beach, with a pool and restaurant. We really enjoyed our stay and would thoroughly recommend the cottages to all.
Super nice place! We loved to hear the waves from our place while falling asleep. Good breakfast and super chef if you want to have lunch or dinner there! They also clean everyday the apartment. Perfect sport to enjoy the seaside and quietness and not far away from downtown.
Ian was a very friendly, helpful, flexible and responsive host. His team at the cottages are very experienced, helpful, kind, and attentive to visitors’ requests and needs. It was a great fit for accessing nearby activities (SUP and kayak trips, yoga, sand bar at low tide, birding, and a variety of restaurants.) I am grateful for such a wonderful stay—great value for money.
The host and staff were very friendly and the bnb is located right next to a beautiful beach. Definitely worth it!
Wir fühlten uns sehr gut aufgehoben, genossen die Nähe zum Strand und die naturbelassene Umgebung! Wir empfehlen für Gäste im Dhow Cottage, jeweils 1h vor der gewünschten warmen Dusche, dies anzumelden, dann klappt es wunderbar 😉 danke für eine wundervolle Zeit 😘
We gad a wonderful stay at Ian’s Little Gem Cottage. The cottage is right in front of the shared and very beautifully situated swimming pool and just a a minutes walk to the beach (you can’t get any closer to the beach in Watamu!) Our kids freely wandered around the area and to the nearby sandbar in low tide. We enjoyed nearby activities, including snorkeling in the sanctuary, paddleboarding on Mida Creek and learning about reptiles at the local snake center (just 15 mins away)!
My partner and I had such an amazing time at Watamu Beach Cottages -- we will definitely be back! Thank you for such a fantastic stay.
Watamu beach cottages is fantastic value for money. Steps away from the beach! Ian was a responsive host and he and his staff treated us above and beyond expectations.
Topaz is a wonderful place. We enjoyed it immensely. Just a very short walk to the beach. House girls clean the house daily. We didn't realize that there are several other apartments or houses also sharing the same property. This wasn't a big problem. I just had not noticed that fact. The tiny ants are a bit of a problem and will get into anything left on the counter, so make sure you have containers that seal very well for any food items. Otherwise, we loved the place and would definitely go back.
Es war sehr schön mitten in der Natur zuschlafen und dem Klang des Waldes zuzuhören. Sehr schöne Anlage, gute Erholungsmöglichkeiten am Strand. Ein Auto zuhaben ist von Vorteil. Für Kitesurfer wie wir ist die Unterkunft super geeignet. Wir würden definitiv wieder dort übernachten.
Palmengedecktes Ferienhaus, wenige Minuten vom Meer entfernt mit tollen Aussichtspunkten. Schöner Salzwasser Pool, der geteilt wird, umgeben von viel Grün, dadurch auch genug Schatten. Die beständige leichte Brise macht ein angenehmes Klima. Das Personal vor Ort ist sehr hilfreich, ein Koch kann dazu gebucht werden. Die vorhandene Küche ist gut ausgestattet. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder.
We loved our stay at Watamu Beach Cottages! The whole property is gorgeous, there is a pool, a snack bar to get breakfast and dinner and viewpoints with lounge chairs overlooking the ocean and the beach! The pictures of the outside area definitely don’t do it justice! :) There is a private beach access from the property and the beach is beautiful and was pretty empty in the beginning of June. The cottage is spacious and really cozy, we booked for three guests and there was a kingsized bed and a sofa/extra small bed for the third person. All the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and accommodated every request/question we had during our stay! We’d definitely come back :)
The host is very friendly, and staff are approachable and always ready to help. The Beach Cottages are at a fantastic location. Will be back!
That was the nicest place I stayed at in Watamu! It's well located close to the creek and the most beautiful beach. The cottage is beautiful and the staff amazing. I was also very surprised by the great Wi-Fi in the cottage. Did multiple speed tests during the day and speed was stable around 30 mbps. As a digital nomad very important to me, recommend as a work stay.
A great spot next to the Ocean! The staff are very kind and helpful, fully reccommend!
Great stay. The staff was warm and very helpful. Benjamin and kitchen staff were very quick to assist. The place is beautiful, peaceful and great value. I would go back again
Tolle Anlage. In der Natur. Weg zum Strand sehr kurz. Schöner Pool. Etwas außerhalb aber mit Tuk tuk kein Problem.
The staff was amazing, the place and really close to the Kite / beach spot. It was clean and we didn’t want to leave yet! Thanks.
I had a great stay at Ians place. The Staff was very nice, breakfast was plenty and good and the location right behind the beach is amazing. Thank you!
Ian's place such a beautiful place. The staff very friendly and hospitable. From Ken,Benjamin,Purity, Saumu and Fatma. The rest I didn't ask their names but we surely felt their warmth. We will surely come back next time. Cheers
The cottages are beautiful and spacious, perfectly located on the beach with private access, and the cleaning staff are amazing! The bar is limited so best to bring your own liquor, and the food needs to be ordered well in advance. Other than those minor issues, everything was terrific.
LOVED our stay at Ian’s place. The accommodation was so beautiful and comfortable, the staff were incredibly sweet and welcoming, and the location was great. Few minutes by boda or tuktuk to Watamu center and close to Lichthaus and Temple Point. Excellent option, great value for the price! Oh, and get a massage with Rachel while your there. Maybe the best I’ve ever had, and again excellent value for the price point. (:
Best place to stay in Watamu! The beach is vendor free and very peaceful. The cottage is well equipped for a short stay but if you plan on staying longer you might need to buy a couple more things. Benjamin who facilitated the check in was great and Ian was super responsive!
simple stay, clean, very chilled out, very reasonable price, nice to have air con in humid watamu
5 stars because if possible I'd give 10. Ian's place is very clean, friendly staff , Benjamin was kind and helpful during our check in . The breakfast was nice and satisfactory. The place is serene, tranquil and a good place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi City. I hope to come back next time. Enjoy your stay if you decide to choose Watamu Beach Cottages.
A wonderful place to rest and recharge. Location on the beach was excellent and accommodation nicely located in the trees. A peaceful location with everything needed within reach. I really appreciated the kind and helpful staff.
Super! Top location and hospitable staff, well maintained, clean and right on the beach. Very good service and good food, reasonably priced. Recommend to stay. Sometimes the electricity goes out.
We were choosing the cottages because it's so close to the Divecenter we planned to dive with and because we wanted to have a mix of self catering and visiting restaurants in the village. Best decision! Even though Watamu Beach Cottages is a bit off the village it indulged us with its peaceful premises (you can even hear the nearby Indian Ocean). Dont worry, there are TukTuks and Motorbike-Taxis available to reach town. The staff was super friendly and available all day. Bling was cleaned very neatly every day (unless we communicated not to), sheets changed regularly and our special wishes where fulfilled. The pool is small but refreshing and clean, the sunbeds around and at the viewpoints comfortable for many hours of reading and staring at the sea. On our last day we could even move our luggage to a free cottage for a late check-out (Bling was booked already) as we were leaving in the late afternoon. If we would travel again to Watamu it would 100% be Watamu Beach Cottages again.
Perfect lodge for somebody who want to stay in a private place with easy acces to ocean. It's a small hotel, not separated house, so it was a bit confusing for me at first, but all the rest was fine. Not recommend for people with big troubles of falling asleep, but all another is perfect (staff, location, beach, food)
This place is fantastic and our room was always clean. The staff is amazing, especially Benjamin, Stern and all the ladies. The environment is also calm and collective, true nature. They also have very friendly cats, sporty, pass and ginger. We really enjoyed our long stay, we’ll definitely come back.
I would recommend this place. Beautiful location, nice beach & sunrise! Friendly staff & helpful. Ian is really responsive if you have any request or questions.
We arrived early and the lovely staff let us keep our bags at the accom while we explored. All staff were extremely friendly, especially Ken and Benjamin. Breakfast included was a helpful bonus so we had energy for the beautiful beaches throughout the day. Thank you