A Tropical Escape
If you’re looking for a vibrant yet laid-back beachfront resort in Watamu, Turtle Bay Beach Club is a standout. Nestled on 200 metres of white sand beach, right on the edge of the Watamu Marine National Park, this resort combines tropical gardens, family-friendly fun, and access to some of Kenya’s most stunning coral reefs.
Spread across ten lush acres, the resort has 145 rooms tucked into gardens or right by the beach, giving guests a feel of both seclusion and connection to the sea.
What to Do: Activities & Atmosphere
- Turtle Bay runs a watersport and dive centre on-site, offering everything from snorkeling, paddle-boards, and canoes to free scuba diving initiation in the pool and full diving trips into the marine park.
- Located at the Watamu Marine National Park, the beach gives guests direct access to coral reefs filled with sea life.
- For guests who want to stay active: tennis on a floodlit court, mini-golf, table tennis, volleyball, bicycles, and beach Olympics.
- A supervised Kids Club operates daily (for ages 4–12) so parents can enjoy downtime while kids are engaged.
- Expect themed evenings, live tribal dancers, acrobatic shows, disco nights, and other entertainment from the resort’s animation team.
- The resort has a strong conservation ethos: guests can join birdwatching, dhow trips, guided walks, or tour nearby Gede Ruins and Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.
