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GK Palm Resort Watamu

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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In-room dining
Restaurant
Reception
Surfing/boogie boarding
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Watamu Beach Rd, Watamu, Kilifi County
  • Prawn Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mida Creek
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Family Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Patio, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
2 bedrooms
Fan
  • 200 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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

Outdoor pool

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
2 bedrooms
Fan
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Classic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool
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The price is NZ$311
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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About the area

Watamu

A family-friendly stay in Watamu awaits you at GK Palm Resort Watamu. You'll be 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Watamu Beach and 3.8 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 Watamu Marine National Park.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 4 min drive
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive
  • Watamu Beach - 9 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 10 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

GK Palm Resort Watamu

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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.

Languages

English

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
  • 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

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

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. 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 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GK Palm Resort Watamu on 4 Feb 2025 start from NZ$179.06, 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?

The closest beach to GK Palm Resort Watamu is Watamu Beach (3.6 km).

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

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Milu

Travelled with family
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