Kimya House, Watamu

–Excellent location - show map
+50 photos
Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kimya House in Watamu offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, fitness centre, and terrace. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating areas. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, full English/Irish, and à la carte. Fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Watamu Bay Beach and 19 km from Malindi Airport, the property is near attractions such as Gedi Ruins and Portuguese Chapel. Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 6
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kari
Norway Norway
“Lovely staff and amazing food! Clean and nice rooms and host.”
Olympia
Switzerland Switzerland
“Alberto and the staff were super friendly, we felt right at home! Breakfast and dinner were really good, thank you Rama. The pool space is very clean and perfect for relaxing, as well as the lounge space upstairs. We loved how quiet and green the...”
Sarieke
Netherlands Netherlands
“Felt very much at home. Amazing breakfast, very nice pool, and the house is situated in a very green garden - like a little oase. The owner is a super friendly man, so is the staff.”
Deaglan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was great and the host and staff were incredibly friendly. Very welcoming and accommodating. Location was great in terms of being close to amenities and although it was a short walk to the main road there were always plenty of...”
Vita
Latvia Latvia
“Kimya House is very good place located only 10 minutes by foot from the beach. We went to the beach every morning for swimming. Owner Alberto show us all rooms and we had possibility to stay in 3 of them. Thank you Alberto! All staff were very...”
Marcbr
Belgium Belgium
“A fabulous B&B in a beautiful garden and swimming poo. A superb staff and friendly welcome. And good food.”
Sandra
Belgium Belgium
“Amazing place! Very friendly host, excellent cook! The swimming pool was super, the lounge with the snooker table was a fabulous place to relax!”
Yulia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place is amazing! Spacious, airy and tastefully decorated house. Great facilities, nice and quiet location. A couple of times we had dinner at the property and the food was delicious, can definitely recommend to try it out. Many thanks...”
Karin
Sweden Sweden
“We had a wonderful week at Kimya house, thank you so much Alberto, Salim, Tinga, Emanuel and Mariam (sorry if I misspelled any of your names)! The property was clean, spacious and relaxing. Chef Tinga provided us with delicious breakfast and...”
Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room in beautiful surroundings. Great breakfast and very helpful staff and owner.pool kept very clean.highly recommend.”

Managed by KIMYA HOUSE

Company review score: 9.8Based on 68 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

"Kimya" means quiet and peace, and it is exactly what transmits the breathtaking view from the villa with a plus of a very nice swimming pool, and reflects character and purpose of host and his staff.

Property information

New villa located near the beautiful and popular Watamu beach and quite close to the town. You can rent the entire villa or a single room. This is a two-storey house: on the first floor there are: 3 ensuite bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a laundry, 2 roomy and cozy verandas. Upstairs, accessible from 2 different stairs, there are: a big relaxing open space with a gym, a pool table, a massage area, two wide panoramic verandas, one ensuite bedroom. Free Wi-Fi, big great garden and garage. The offer includes custom-made breakfast. Enjoy the experience to taste delicious different types of food prepared by a famous local chef (service upon payment).You will feel comfortable with 24 hour security service and daily cleaning. Transfer from/to the airport or somewhere else available upon request and payment. Professional safari and massage on request and upon payment.

Neighbourhood information

less than a km from the town with its restaurant, shops night clubs, and near the beautiful beach of watamu beach and its famous Love Island,

Languages spoken

English,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Kimya House, Watamu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kimya House, Watamu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.