Turtle Bay Beach Club Watamu

Turtle Bay Beach Club is ideally located along a 650-foot stretch of beach, alongside the Watamu National Marine Park. The main area and rooms are set out in tropical landscaped gardens with an array of eating options, bars, and entertainment.

There is a large and refreshing swimming pool located in the center of the property, with the main restaurant located next to the pool and offering buffet-style lunches and dinners. Also located along the poolside is a pizza restaurant, a snack bar serving light bites throughout the day, and The Blue Turtle, a fine-dining restaurant located on the beach.

Luxury rooms and suites are neatly furnished and laid out to offer comfort and style in this popular property. There is a kids club and a team that can arrange excursions such as Dhow Trips, visits to Mombasa, or a hike in the mangrove swamps. The “Fun Base Team” can organize fun experiences from volleyball games to themed evenings, tribal dancing, and disco fun. All excursions and tours can be arranged through Adventure In The Wild Safaris.

Location

The Turtle Bay Beach Club is located in Watamu on Kenya’s eastern coastline. It is located around 10 miles from nearby Malindi Airport, while Moi International Airport is located around two and a half hours away.

Rooms / Tents

There is a large complement of accommodation options at 145 rooms and suites, all offering furnished patios or balconies that overlook either the marvelous gardens or the beautiful Indian Ocean.

There are 89 Super Club Rooms that are equipped with a double bed and a single bed, some interconnecting. The 40 Lamu Rooms have a queen bed or twin beds. The 14 Ocean Front Rooms are larger rooms with a double bed and a single bed, located on the ground or first floors with a patio or balcony and offer direct beach access. There are two Sea View Rooms that have a queen bed or twin beds.

All accommodation is air-conditioned and has a small writing desk and chair and a cozy sitting area. There is a safe for guests to store their valuables, 24-hour room service, WiFi, and tea/coffee-making facilities. All rooms are en-suite and have a bath and shower, toilet and vanity, plus bathroom amenities for guests to use during their stay.

Amenities

• Main Restaurant
• Pizza Restaurant
• Snack Bar
• Blue Turtle Restaurant
• Five Swimming Pools
• Poolside Bar
• Main Bar
• Lounge Area
• Wellness Center
• Kids Club
• Disco
• WiFi

Game Viewing / Activities

Wonderful water activities for guests staying at Turtle Bay Beach Club Watamu include enjoying a Pedalo pedal boat, boogie boarding, paddle skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Guests have the option of doing a course to obtain a Sailing Certificate, valid for the duration of their stay.

There are camel rides offered on the beach, Dhow boat rides, and excursions to nearby safari destinations such as Tsavo East National Park. Visitors can explore the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest (10 miles away), the Gedi Ruins (five miles away), or the Vasco da Gama Pillar (a 15-mile drive away). All tours and activities can be coordinated through Adventure In The Wild Safaris.