Gecko Resort, Watamu
Overview
The 4-star Gecko Resort Watamu offers snorkeling trips for active guests approximately a 5-minute ride from Watamu Turtle Watch. The beachfront resort, situated in the vicinity of Marine National Park, offers a solarium and a hot tub.
Location
This Watamu hotel offers a beachfront location a 35-minute drive from Malindi airport. From the accommodation it will take 17 minutes to walk to Local Ocean Conservation.
Watamu Marine National Park is also situated 3.3 km away.
Rooms
The 36 rooms feature climate control along with self-catering facilities such as a mini-fridge-bar. They are decorated with rustic furniture. Offering such amenities as a hairdryer and toiletries, the bathrooms also include a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower. Guests can enjoy views of the pool.
Leisure & Business
The Gecko Resort Watamu features an outdoor swimming pool. You can play ping-pong at the hotel. A spa salon is sure to make for an excellent stay.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness club
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Karaoke
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Sunrise yoga on the beachGuests can start their day with a calming yoga session overlooking the Indian Ocean, with the guidance of experienced instructors.
Swahili cooking classesGecko Resort offers cooking classes specializing in Swahili cuisine, where guests can learn to prepare traditional dishes like pilau and biryani.
Local village toursVisitors can take a guided tour of a nearby Kenyan village to learn about local customs, traditions, and the daily life of its residents.
Marine conservation awareness talksThe hotel holds weekly talks on marine conservation, with the chance to learn about local wildlife, including sea turtles and coral reefs, while discovering how to actively preserve the local ecosystem.
Sundowner cocktails on the beachRelax and unwind with a refreshing drink while taking in the breathtaking views of the sun setting over the ocean.
Stand-up paddleboarding lessonsGuests can learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding, led by skilled instructors who will guide and enable you to explore the coastal waters.
- Beach bonfires with live music
- Birdwatching tours
- Massage and spa services
- Dhow sailing excursions
- Cocktail-making classes
- Snorkeling expeditions
- Guided forest walks
- Henna tattoo art sessions
Location
* Situated along the scenic Kenyan coast, the area features Watamu Marine National Reserve, historical Gede Ruins, and Malindi Marine National Park. * Offering cultural immersion through local artisan markets, Gede Ruins museum, and traditional Swahili cuisine establishments. * Mida Creek mangrove forest, Sabaki River Mouth, and Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve cater to outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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