Temple Point Resort - Watamu

3-star beachfront resort at the junction of Mida Creek and the Indian Ocean in Watamu

Rooms & Grounds

Temple Point Resort offers individually furnished rooms with air conditioning, premium bedding, and private balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean, Mida Creek, or tropical gardens. The hotel sits within Watamu Marine National Park at the junction of Mida Creek and the Indian Ocean, providing panoramic views from the bar and a private white sandy beach accessible via a short path. Two outdoor swimming pools - one salt-water with a pool bar and another with a shallow end - are set amidst sun loungers and umbrellas, while the grounds include a garden, terrace, and BBQ facilities.

Dining & Entertainment

The hotel's Clubhouse Restaurant serves buffet and à la carte options of African and international cuisine, and the on-site Lichthaus bar offers cocktails with panoramic views of Mida Creek. Live music, themed dinner nights, movie nights, and happy hour are held regularly, and the Bazaar marketplace hosts local events and co-working spaces. A coffee house on site, a snack bar, and a minimarket provide additional dining and shopping options within the resort.

Wellness & Spa

The WasserHaus spa is set above water and beneath greenery, offering body scrubs, wraps, facials, massages, and waxing services in spa facilities with a lounge and relaxation area. Yoga classes, fitness classes, and a personal trainer are available in the well-equipped fitness centre with locker rooms. The spa also provides beauty services, make-up, and spa/wellness packages, and the outdoor pools include sun loungers and towels.

Activities & Excursions

Temple Point Watamu arranges game drives, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, cycling, bike tours, and walking tours through the tour desk or animation team. Guests can use water sport facilities on site, play billiards and table tennis, or join guided local culture tours and sunset dhow cruises. The hotel also offers bicycle rental and a shuttle service to Mombasa or Malindi airports for a surcharge.

Location & Services

Temple Point Resort is located 5 minutes by car from Watamu town, with shops, restaurants, and bars, and 15 km from the Gedi Ruins. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange, lockers, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out. Additional services include laundry, ironing, trouser press, meeting and banquet facilities, and pet bowls for those travelling with dogs.

• Location: At the junction of Mida Creek and Indian Ocean within Watamu Marine National Park
• Rooms: Individually furnished rooms with private balconies and premium bedding
• Dining: Clubhouse Restaurant with buffet and à la carte, Lichthaus bar with panoramic creek views
• Wellness: WasserHaus spa set above water, yoga classes, and personal trainer
• Activities: Snorkeling, diving, canoeing, sunset dhow cruises, and bike tours
• Family: Two outdoor pools, board games, kids' meals, and pet-friendly policy