10/10 Excellent
Abdikair
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Abdikair
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Private host
GK Palm Resort Watamu
2.5 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Watamu Beach Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County
- Watamu BeachPlace, Watamu Beach3 min walk
- Mida CreekPlace, Mida Creek8 min drive
- Malindi BeachPlace, Malindi Beach27 min drive
- Malindi (MYD)Airport, Malindi (MYD)23 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View
Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View
- Garden view
- 50 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View
- 100 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
View all photos for Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View
Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View
- Garden view
- 200 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 2 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View
Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
GK Palm Resort Watamu
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
GK Palm Resort Watamu offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at GK Palm Resort Watamu, you're just a quick walk from Watamu Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
- Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
- Free self-parking
- Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
- Breakfast served daily for a fee
- Take a swim in the outdoor pool
- Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and a concierge
- On-site recreation includes a playground
- Just a 4-minute walk from Watamu Beach and a 4-minute drive from Prawn Lake
- Pets welcome free of charge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly GK Palm Resort Watamu. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Watamu hotel.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
GK Palm Resort Watamu has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free secured self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's dinnerware
- Dining table
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Pool gate
- Private pool
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
- Separate in-room dining area
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Direct access to the beach
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Premium bedding
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Private pool
Food and drink
- Dining table
- Free bottled water
- Separate dining area
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Fan
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets are welcome and stay free
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 10 for children
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
GK Palm Resort Watamu Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Milu
Travelled with family
7 Jan 2025
The property was a bit difficulty to locate. By the time we got there they had allocated our rooms to others. Why? Because we didn't call to confirm that we were coming. I didn't know that was a requirement. Anyway, we got rooms.
Milu
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024