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Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Comfort Villa
Terrace/patio
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Explore the area

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Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruins of Gedi
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Exclusive Villa

Exclusive Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Watamu

At Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Prawn Lake. .All 10 villas feature free WiFi. Kitchens come with fridges and stovetops, making in-room dining convenient.
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What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Malindi Beach - 28 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue View Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

As a guest of Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Watamu villa is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Accommodation at this 3.5-star villa has kitchens with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 10 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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 debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Rafiki Tamu Residential Watamu
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Watamu
Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Villa Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

Yep, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

As of 27 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort on 28 Feb 2026 start from 277.58, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

Yep, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort is a short 8-minute walk from Watamu Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and fishing.

Does Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort have a pool?

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

No, Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessika, Atlanta

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great owners and Rachel the cook was very nice abd helpful. As a retired chef, I can say this was a cool experience to relax and not cook while enjoying my stay here. Thanks to the owners! The receptionist could be a little bit sour acting, but the rest of the staff was WONDERFUL!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tullio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff... Swimming pool very big. Beautiful villa very new, made with very good taste.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024