Hey! Do you enjoy playing tennis on your vacation? I do, and when I travel I often try to find a nice hotel that has a court on site. To save some time, I've put together this list of hotels and resorts with tennis courts in Watamu. I hope you will like it!
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1 Hemingways Watamu Watamu, Kenya
Resort. Offering a spa and wellness centre, 2 pools surrounded by palm trees, and a free tennis court, Hemingways Watamu is located on the beachfront of Watamu. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. The rooms are furnished in a modern style and offer bright interiors with views of the ocean. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features eclectic cuisine with a focus on fresh sea food. Guests can partake in an array of activities in the area, such as snorkeling, fishing, and bird watching. The Gede Ruins are a 5-minute drive from the property, while Malindi Airport is 20 km away. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $375.
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2 Blue Bay Village Watamu, Kenya
Resort. Blue Bay Village features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Watamu. Located around a few steps from Turtle Bay Beach, the resort with free WiFi is also 60 metres away from Mapango Beach. Guests can enjoy African and Italian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the resort, all rooms are equipped with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, certain units at Blue Bay Village also have a sea view. The units at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk. Blue Bay Village offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. You can play tennis at the resort, and the area is popular for snorkelling. Around-the-clock information is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Italian and Swahili. Watamu Bay Beach is 2 km from Blue Bay Village, while Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 21 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $193.
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3 Twiga Beach Resort & Spa Watamu, Kenya
Resort. Featuring free WiFi, Twiga Beach & Spa offers accommodation in Watamu. The resort has a spa centre and a private beach area, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this resort is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with free toiletries and a hair dryer provided. The property is 6 km away from Watamu National Marine Park. There is a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, babysitting service and hairdresser's at the property. You can play table tennis and darts at this resort, and the area is popular for golfing and snorkeling. The resort also offers car hire. The nearest airport is Moi International Airport, 90 km from the property. Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $86.
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4 Visiwa Beach Resort Watamu, Kenya
Resort. Facing the beachfront, Visiwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star resort. Popular points of interest near the resort include Watamu Bay Beach, Papa Remo Beach and Mapango Beach. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 19 km from Visiwa Beach Resort. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $159.
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5 Mbuyu Lodge Watamu Watamu, Kenya
Hotel. Located in Watamu, 300 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Mbuyu Lodge Watamu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Located around 600 metres from Mapango Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.7 km away from Turtle Bay Beach. The hotel has a terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. At Mbuyu Lodge Watamu every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower. A à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km from Mbuyu Lodge Watamu, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 20 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $60.
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6 Ocean Sports Resort Watamu, Kenya
Hotel. Located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya, Ocean Sports Resort offers views of the Indian Ocean. This beachfront resort features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bar. All sea-facing rooms are individually decorated and come equipped with a mosquito net draped over the bed, a sofa and private entrance. Each room includes air conditioning, a safe and private bathroom. Ocean Sports Resort restaurant serves fresh seafood and locally grown fruit and vegetables with an influence of French cuisine. It also offers wood-fire pizzas and homemade bread and croissants. Guests can unwind at Ian’s Bar and enjoy a cocktail. Lunch and special meals are available upon request. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, snorkelling and fishing. The resort borders the Watamu Marine National Park. An airport shuttle can be arranged at a charge and free WiFi is available in the reception area and bar. Malindi Airport is 23 km away. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $138.
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7 Villa Arorua Africa Watamu, Kenya
Bed and Breakfast. Set in Watamu in the Kilifi region and Papa Remo Beach reachable within less than 1 km, Aurora House offers accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. A fridge and kettle are also offered. A garden and a terrace are featured at the bed and breakfast. Watamu Bay Beach is 2.1 km from Aurora House, while Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 18 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 10.0
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8 Mvuvi Lodge Watamu, Kenya
Bed and Breakfast. Mvuvi is a cosy lodge located in the coastal town of Watamu. The white sand beach is a 200 meter walk from the property. Set within a lush garden, Mvuvi's thatched bungalows are made of natural materials and each unit offers 1-bedroom, a seating area and a balcony. The beds are draped with mosquito nets. Free WiFi is available in public areas. At Mvuvi you will find a restaurant, a shared lounge and a games room. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing and fishing. This property also has a Kite House, where guests can rent kite-surfing equipment and even sign up for a course. The bed and breakfast is 3 km from the beach of the Watamu Marine National Park and within 6 km of the Gede Ruins. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $123.
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9 Luxury beach resort - Apartment Watamu, Kenya
Villa. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a garden, Luxury beach resort - Apartment provides accommodation in Watamu with free WiFi and garden views. Boasting a private pool, the villa is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as diving and tennis. The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. A private beach area can be found at the villa, along with a terrace. Popular points of interest near Luxury beach resort - Apartment include Mapango Beach, Watamu Bay Beach and Turtle Bay Beach. The nearest airport is Malindi, 20 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 10.0
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10 Nyumba Nyekundu Watamu, Kenya
Holiday home. Set in Watamu in the Kilifi region and Garoda Beach reachable within 700 metres, Nyumba Nyekundu offers accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking. All units come with a terrace with pool views, a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower. There is also a stovetop, toaster and a kettle. A car rental service is available at the holiday home. Popular points of interest near Nyumba Nyekundu include Turtle Bay Beach, Short Beach and Mida Creek. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 25 km from the accommodation. The property provides guests with access to a tennis court. Guest review score 8.4
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