Turtle Bay Hotel, Watamu, Kenya
The hotel is set in the heart of a National Marine Park, in over ten acres of tropical gardens. Voted the 4th best tropical beach in the world by the Sunday Times in 2009, this private stretch of coast is uncrowded and unspoilt. Its ribbons of soft sand stretch off into the distance. The hotel also has a huge outdoor pool close to the beach. And there’s a new adults-only pool in the gardens.
Not only is the beach beautiful to look at, it’s home to a variety of endangered creatures, including the Green, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley turtles. In a bid to preserve their namesakes, the hotel has launched a ‘Save the Turtle’ campaign, encouraging guests to get involved with a ‘beach clean up’ every Saturday. There’s even a prize for the team who collects the most seaweed and debris. And a look around the hotel will reveal they’re into recycling, too. Check out the trendy mosaics made from small squares of old flip-flops, or the unique wooden furniture made from broken-down dhow canoes.
The bedrooms have recently been renovated, with white walls, dark-wood furniture and pretty bedspreads. They all come with private balconies or verandas overlooking the gardens, too. Upgrade to Sea View rooms, which are right on the beach, while Lamu Superior rooms are set in cottage-style buildings.
Turtle Bay Hotel, Watamu , Kenya
All Inclusive
- Full board; restrictions will apply
- Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks; restrictions will apply
- Activities as listed
- Entertainment as listed
- Other facilities as indicated
- Facilities that do not form part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges
Meals
- Weaver’s Nest Bar overlooking tropical ponds
- Ocean front Canoe bar
- Poolside buffet restaurant with international cuisine
- Snack bar
- Pizzeria overlooking tropical ponds
- A la carte restaurant – evenings only
- Packed lunches available
- Tea and coffee available in reception
Swimming pool
- Swimming pool
- Adults only quiet pool in the gardens
- Pool towels, sunbeds and mattresses
Entertainment
- Live bands twice a week
- Day and evening entertainment, including disco, by pool, acrobats, traditional dancers and theme nights
- Flatscreen TV in Canoe Bar and Weavers Nest
Activities
- Introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
- Floodlit tennis court
- Racquets/tennis coach
- Cycling
- Crazy golf
- Aqua aerobics
- Water polo
- Volleyball
- Windsurfing – group tuition for beginners
- Pedalos
- Canoes
- Boogie-boards
- Use of snorkelling equipment – in front of hotel – guests must pay the National Marine Park entrance fees – beach access limited May-Sep due to varying tides
- Table tennis
- Darts
For Families
- Children’s paddling pool
- Hotel-run kids’ club – fully supervised; 4-12 years; 10:00-13:00 & 15:00-21:00 daily – offering cartoons, films, games and field trips
- Paddling pool
- Tarzan’s Tree House
- Playground set in tropical gardens
Other facilities
- Complimentary e-mail
- The following facilities are not included in your All Inclusive package:
- Scuba diving school
- A la carte menu
- Advanced windsurfing – certificate required
- Massage
- Hairdresser
- Business centre with internet access
- Tailor
- Gift shop
- PADI courses for diving and underwater photography
- Guided village and nature walks
