Baraka House:

A swahili word that means joy and well being, baraka expresses the surrounding of this lovely Swahili house. Nestled into coastal forest, home to flashing butterflies, monkeys and miniature antelope, the house is situated on a pristine beach opposite the famous Watamu National Marine Park, a venue to some of the finest snorkeling on the East African Coast. While being within easy reach of the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and an excellent starting point for butterfly and bird watching activities, the house is also only a five-minute drive away from Watamu village. Baraka House has three comfortable double ensuite bedrooms, each with its own private front and back balconies. The house is made primarily from coral and features balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean and Watamu Beach. There are several comfortable reception areas plus two roofs; one roof is for stargazing and a second roof comfortably sleeps four people under mosquito nets, making it possible to house slightly larger groups and families. Meals can either be provided or self catered, but in either case a chef is provided. Specialities include seafood, vegetarian and whole meal health food, and all meals are catered to the guests' tastes. Activities that guests can pertake in include snorkelling, walks, horse riding and yoga.

Doum Palm:

The house sits in original coastal forest with direct access to the sea, about a hundred metres unswept path down to one of the least populated beaches in Kenya. The house is by the Marine Park which contains wonderful coral gardens and many species of coral fish can be seen if you snorkel or wear goggles as you swim. Doum Palm contains three double bedrooms and several other places where guests can sleep. There is a living room, dining room, three bathrooms, a kitchen and sleepy verandah for outdoor relaxation. The pergola contains a hammock. The house is managed by Innocent who also is your wonderful cook. Food is not provided, but guests can purchase all their supplies at either Mama Lucy or the Watamu Supermarket. Local fishermen bring fish, prawns, crab and lobster, fruit to the door and Innocent will advise on purchase. In the neighbourhood are several restaurants at beach hotels.

Driftwood Beach Club:

Located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, 3 Km south of Malindi town, the Driftwood Beach Club is a small friendly hotel with an informal atmosphere offering stunning views of the Kenyan coast from the restaurant and bar. Accommodation for 70 guests is offered in individual air-conditioned cottages, all ensuite, nestled in the tropical gardens. There are also two luxury "directors" cottages situated in a private walled garden with a swimming pool. Each cottage has two air conditioned, ensuite bedrooms with a living room and veranda overlooking the pool. For those looking for privacy, the Driftwood Villas are situated in secluded private premises directly behind the Club which share the use of a private swimming pool. There are a wide variety of activities available, including deep sea fishing, scuba diving, windsurfing, snorkelling in the Marine Park, water skiing on Mida Creek, exploring Ghedi Ruins and bird watching on the Sabaki Delta or in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.

Hemingways:

Hemingways is an owner managed hotel set on a five mile stretch of sandy beach at Watamu near Malindi in Kenya. It is privately situated in a beautiful cove. The comfortable rooms have ocean views and are within yards of the beach. All rooms have en-suite facilities, fans and air conditioning. The hotel also has two pools, a restaurant and a bar.

Kilili Baharini Resort:

Kilili Baharini Resort is surrounded by coconut palms and has 25 air-conditioned rooms with verandas, two suites, two bars and restaurants and a spa and wellness centre. The rooms have fans, telephone, hair dryer, safe deposit box in addition to satellite TV in the suites and junior suites. The standard room can accommodate 3 persons. Three of the four pools are built as small courtyards around which the rooms that are further from the sea are located. The main pool offers a wonderful view of the turquoise seas and the white sand beach

Lion in the Sun:

A mix of Arab, Indian and African architecture welcomes one to the Lion in the Sun located in Malindi in the Kenyan Northern Coast. The resort features the Thalaspa Henri Chenot which has six treatment cabins, three sea-water hydrotherapy facilities, a hairdressing salon and the science and technology of Henri Chenot. Sea-water is used in thalassotherapy combined with massage techniques of traditional Chinese medicine alongside the latest discoveries of modern Western medicine. In line with Henri Chenot’s wellness concept, guests are offered a biolight diet with fibre-rich foods, plenty of fruits and vegetables, vital cereals and a choice of vegetable and fish protein over meat protein. Guests at Lion in the Sun sleep in spacious superior double rooms and suites. There is also an exclusive rental house that can accommodate up to 14 guests. Apart from indulging themselves in the spa treatments, guests can also swim in the four sea water pools, walk round the garden as well as do fitness training in the state of the art gym.

Stephanie Sea House Beach Resort:

Overlooking the stretch of beach in the Malindi Marine Park, the lodge is situated in a tropical garden and are particularly suitable to whoever wishes to spend a holiday in complete relaxation. It consists of 50 cottages with AC, mini bar, independent verandah and bathroom. The lodge has a sea water pool, illuminated clay tennis courts, a sea view restaurant and pool bar and offers deep sea fishing, horse riding, excursions to the Marine Park and canoeing.

Ocean Sports Hotel:

Ocean Sports is a small family owned beach hotel located in the Watamu National Marine Park. The hotel has 15 double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, a private verandah and ceiling fans. There are also a number of family cottages which may be taken on a half board basis or may be rented as a self catering house where a cook and cleaner are provided, but you arrange your own food and drink. It is popular with both local Kenyan residents as well as foreigners and therefore provides guests with an opportunity for interaction. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant, which makes use of the fresh seafood and fish. Locally grown vegetables and fresh ground spices constitute part of the menu. Guests can enjoy swimming, snorkeling in the marine park, diving on the outer reefs, deep sea fishing for marlin and sailfish, bird watching in the Arabuko Forest or simply sunbathing on the white sand beach.