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GK Palm Resort Watamu

Property class: 2.5

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A clear swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.
A pathway leading to a thatched-roof building surrounded by palm trees and tropical plants.
A covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, bar stools, and a wooden table.
A person carrying a surfboard on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
A pathway leading to a building with a reception area, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$70
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Explore the area

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Watamu Beach Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mida Creek
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

A clear swimming pool with a wooden deck and a covered seating area.

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

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden wardrobe, and a tiled floor.

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

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden wardrobe, and a tiled floor.

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

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a tiled floor.

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Watamu

A family-friendly stay in Watamu awaits you at GK Palm Resort Watamu. You'll be within a 5-minute walk of Watamu Beach and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Prawn Lake. Highlights at this hotel include in-room pools, free WiFi and furnished balconies. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Watamu hotel include Mida Creek and Ruins of Gedi.

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Malindi Beach - 28 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Mambrui Beach - 46 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yummy Dishes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Da Raso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wasafi Swahili Dishes - ‬12 min walk

About this property

GK Palm Resort Watamu

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.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

GK Palm Resort Watamu offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

As of 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GK Palm Resort Watamu on 21 Aug 2026 start from NZ$70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Yep, GK Palm Resort Watamu has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Yep, GK Palm Resort Watamu is a short 4-minute walk from Watamu Beach.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu have a pool?

GK Palm Resort Watamu has an outdoor pool.

What makes GK Palm Resort Watamu a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private pools in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at GK Palm Resort Watamu.

Is GK Palm Resort Watamu family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a playground, as well as children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that GK Palm Resort Watamu is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Does GK Palm Resort Watamu serve breakfast?

You bet, local cuisine breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

No, GK Palm Resort Watamu does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at GK Palm Resort Watamu?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

GK Palm Resort Watamu Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdikair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Milu

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024