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The ONE

4.0 star property

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4 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free pool cabanas
3 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine
Boating
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kanani Road, Watamu, Kilifi County
  • Mida Creek
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ruins of Gedi
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Beach View | Beach/ocean view

Double Room, Beach View

  • 28 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Garden View | Garden view

Double Room, Garden View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Double Room, Sea View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Watamu

With a stay at The ONE in Watamu, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. .This beach resort is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Mida Creek and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Ruins of Gedi.
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What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Prawn Lake - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 20 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Malindi Beach - 21 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Marine Park - 22 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yummy Dishes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Travellers Inn Resort - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The ONE

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
The ONE offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the resort. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.
Grab a bite at Restaurant Watamu, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 3 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Watamu? This resort has 350 square feet (33 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Restaurant Watamu - This poolside buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Restaurant Malindi - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Onsite venue #3 - lobby lounge. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Malindi
  • Restaurant Watamu

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (350 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Late-night room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 17 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 80
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 45 (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 21
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 10 (from 5 to 15 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 25
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 7 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

Property is also known as

ONE Watamu Bay Resort
The ONE Watamu
The ONE Watamu Bay
The ONE Resort Watamu
The ONE Resort
The ONE Resort
The ONE Watamu
The ONE Resort Watamu