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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Watamu

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Watamu

Watamu is a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling, and there are plenty of dive resorts and hotels to choose from in the area. If you're looking for a dive vacation in Watamu, you'll find that many hotels offer dive packages that cater to all levels of experience. From affordable dive hotels to luxury 5-star resorts, we have analyzed all of the best dive resorts and hotels in Watamu to help you find the perfect place to stay. Whether you're a seasoned scuba diver or a beginner, you'll be able to find the right relaxing and comfortable hotel for your needs. Some of the top scuba hotels in Watamu include terrific amenities and a pampering experience. Also, you can find affordable hotels that offer comfortable accommodations and great access to diving. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect scuba diving hotel in Watamu among the options below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Watamu Sunflower House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Kifaru Road, Watamu Sunflower House has great rooms from $83 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love laundry services, an indoor pool, free parking, car rentals, and bicycle rental at this terrific hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Temple Point Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Temple Point Resort which has nice rooms starting at $130. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Marine Park Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.3 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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Turtle Bay Beach Club

3-star Resort with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Watamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Turtle Bay Beach Club to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $134. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Mida Creek Roard. You'll also find a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and cooking classes which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 1.9 km from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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Hemingways Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $269 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Watamu
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $269, Hemingways Resort, at P.O. Box 267 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Jacaranda Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Jacaranda Beach Resort has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $99 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at P.O. Box 677 – Jacaranda Road. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, cooking classes, a spa and wellness center, and free parking, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0.3 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach
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Also, take a look at the Scuba Diving hotels in nearby destinations: Mombasa and Malindi.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Watamu, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Watamu, Best Luxury Hotels in Watamu, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Watamu, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Watamu, Best Hotels for One Week in Watamu, Best Hotels for One Night in Watamu, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Watamu.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Watamu?

Watamu Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$143

Travelers to Watamu will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $143. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Watamu.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $166
  • 3-star hotels: $109


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