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Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5 star property
Beachfront resort in Watamu with outdoor pool and beach bar

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Imagine waking up at Sun Palm Beach Resort with the soothing sounds of waves and warm sunshine. Take a rejuvenating massage, indulge in international cuisine, or relax by the pool or beach bar. With an art gallery on site and coffee shops nearby, this luxury resort offers endless options for families to unwind together.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • Spa services

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is $145
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Resort view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Jacaranda Road, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Prawn Lake - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mida Creek - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 15 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Malindi Beach - 27 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 35 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Makuti - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sun Palm Beach Resort

  • Sun Palm Beach Resort offers a private beach where you can sip a drink at the beach bar, plus you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Watamu Beach. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and aromatherapy, and the outdoor pool provides a splash of fun. Dining choices include 2 restaurants and the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a cold drink. This luxurious resort also features a nightclub, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli.

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Sun Palm Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • All buffet meals, snacks, and beverages included

Entertainment

    • Onsite entertainment and activities
    • Onsite live performances
    • Theme parties

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 50 units
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Free supervised childcare
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Children's games

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on site
  • Spa services
  • Nightclub
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Beach - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately KES 20 for adults and KES 10 for children
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Also known as

Sun Palm Beach Resort Watamu

Sun Palm Beach Resort

Sun Palm Beach Watamu

Sun Palm Beach

Sun Palm Beach Resort Resort

Sun Palm Beach Resort Watamu

Sun Palm Beach Resort Resort Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Sun Palm Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sun Palm Beach Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Sun Palm Beach Resort and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a nightclub and a private beach. Sun Palm Beach Resort also has spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sun Palm Beach Resort?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Sun Palm Beach Resort like?

Sun Palm Beach Resort is located a short 11-minute walk from Watamu Beach.

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Reviews

Sun Palm Beach Resort Reviews

7.4

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly
Cave Restaurant. Very good food and atmosphere
Cave
Garry, 7-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nice hotel with spacious rooms and efficient air conditioning. The beds are very comfortable and provide a good night’s sleep. Breakfast could be more varied, and we missed having cheese in the omelet ant it would have been nice to have a proper espresso machine in the bar that grinds the beans.
Helene, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A beautiful places with superb service and a few minuses. Large and nice reception area with a great view of the garden and swimming pool. Got a nice room with an ok bathroom and good aircon, but the bed was really hard and no TV. The power went out a few times during our stay, but it wasn't a big deal. The breakfast was good and plentiful, but I missed some traditional breakfast products like cheese and jam. Unfortunately, some of the staff asked for "extra contributions" and that ruined the overall picture.
Roald Ivar, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was the most magical vacation and guesthouse that we have ever stayed at! The facilities are gorgeous and the staff is so sweet and accommodating (and always available) and we LOVED the big and beautiful pool. I think floating around in the water at night with the palm trees swaying above me was the most magical experience I have ever had. The hotel has wonderful gardens and is situated on a beautiful beach! Concerning the bad reviews- the guesthouse is located in a small town in East Africa and costs under $100 a night for an exotic beachfront guesthouse, I really don't understand why people expect the hotel to be a 5 star resort in California (you want that, you need to expect to pay for it). That means that power is going to go off every now and then (they ALWAYS got it to come back reasonably quickly!), the food is going to be African and take a little while because everything is fresh and often made to order and there may be a few bugs (though we never saw ANY! they were always cleaning and we found everything to be exceptionally clean) I have been a social worker in East Africa for 16 years, and I can say the food is going to be a transition for anyone arriving in the country- it isn't hygiene related, it is just going to be rough for some people who are coming into a new continent with different bacteria. Whenever we host teams, even for the teams that choose to ONLY eat at nice guesthouses and snacks that they brought, people will always get sick.
Steven Robert, 5-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The staff were friendly and the pool was great. However we experienced issues at check in (not being placed in the room we booked), long power cuts and Wi-Fi issues
Verified

6/10 Good

Had to change rooms 3 times as there were issues with ants and a/c not working. Don't go for all inclusive as food isn't great (except breakfast) pizza place onsite good.
Anna, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Not as advertised

Booked a deluxe apartment with seaview. However, as it turned out the apartment was not an apartment, but a room in a house with a shared livingroom. Seaview was no -existent from the room.
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Check in went poorly as there was some confusion regarding a change in meal options. Then the room we were put in had a leaky A/C unit so we were moved to another room which we then had problems with the door lock. I have to say that with all of these minor problems they were rectified very quickly. I was surprised to find there was no refrigerator in the rooms but I should have checked the facilities provided. I dont know why they provide a tv when there in nothing you can watch on it and not even a communal tv where sports can be watched. We had opted for the dinner option for the first evening and on going to the restaurant where dinner was being served found a very limited variety of dishes available. After serving myself I returned to my table and started to eat only to find everything was cold. I asked my wife how her food was and she said hers was also cold. I then went and checked the baine maries and found they were all cold, well definitely not anywhere close to the 60 degrees Celsius they should be. I then complained about the cold food and pointed out that the possibility of food poisoning using cold baine maries was a real possibility. They then took my plate of food away and about five minutes later returned with the same plate of food and indicated it had been reheated, again a perfect recipe for food poisoning, but it was actually cold. I then left the restaurant and went to reception asking to see a supervisor or even better the manager. Not good
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Renovationsbedürftige Türen TV Remtote funktioniert nicht
Hans Jürg, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

L'établissement se veut luxueux mais la base n'y est pas. La sute etait tres sombre, sans terrasse, et les rideaux sont tellemznt fin quavec les lumieres allumées tout le monde vous voit dans votre lit... Beaucoup de coupures d'eau et d'électricité. Pas d'eau chaude. La wifi n'est pas dans toutes les chambres. L'hôtel ne dispose pas de restaurant.
Renaud, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Struttura pessima e truffa!!! All'arrivo la prenotazione non c'era. Dopo aver contattato il servizio clienti, sono comparse le camere e ci è stato detto che era tutto a posto. Purtroppo non è stato così. Nelle camere non ha funzionato per giorni l'aria condizionata (nonostante diversi solleciti per sistemarla), l'acqua calda non è mai pervenuta. TUTTE le sere andava via la corrente e così non funzionava la pompa che tira acqua: non ci si lava . I ragazzi alla reception (senza uniforme, targhette di identificazione o altro) sono completamente spaesati e incapaci di dare una risposta concreta alle richieste di risolvere i problemi. La colazione altro tasto dolente: scarsa e di qualità pessima, con la sala sporca, l'omelette cotta su un fornello che dire incrostato è poco, e con gli ingredienti da poter aggiungere piazzati su un piatto tutti insieme alla rinfusa. La mancanza di organizzazione e di una gestione competente del luogo, evidentemente maltenuto, è lampante a questo punto. Il peggio si raggiunge dopo 4 giorni: ci dicono che non hanno ricevuto il pagamento delle stanze perchè gli account dell'hotel sono stati creati da un manager che non lavora più per loro da 5 anni e quindi non riescono ad accedere a prenotazioni e pagamenti. In modo estremamente arrogante e strafottente ci viene richiesto di pagare nuovamente tutto, perchè loro non hanno colpe e non hanno intenzione di fare nulla. Chiesto rimborso e fuggiti in un'altra struttura. ALLA LARGA!!!!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

War sehr schön alles wunderbar essen sehr gut Pool war zu warm weil Pumpe defekt war
Dieter, 7-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

nice hotel, but bad management

bad aircondition.. Food? careful
Dahir, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely place

Fantastic place and very good service. A lot of Italian tourists and the food served is typically Italian. We stayed at a lot of different places on our holiday and to spend 7-14 days at this place with only Italian food while in Kenya would not be ideal . The place is magnificent with nice and tidy rooms and comfortable beds. We spent New Years and had a wonderful dinner on the beach.
Malena, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Relax

Struttura accogliente, in posizione vicina al centro di Watamu. Personale sempre gentile e sorridente. Ideale per trascorrere qualche giorno all’insegna del relax. Da migliorare: servizi igienici. Nota negativa a margine: prezzo troppo elevato per i pasti esclusi dalla tariffa all inclusive.
14-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

La struttura è ben curata, con una grande piscina e la spiaggia affaccia nella baia dell’isola dell’amore che si raggiunge a piedi con la bassa marea. Il cibo è buono e abbondante e ogni sera organizzano uno spettacolo, oltre al beach volley e l’acqua gym con personale molto disponibile.
6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The only thing I missed was hot water in the showers. I pointed it out and it was fixed, but the problem came back. A special comment about the incredible staff. They where amazing, hard to be better in making people feeling welcome than what they did.
Nique, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great family friendly place

Sun Palm beach is really a great place to stay. As is Watamu! All staff were very (child)friendly. Only remarks would be the limited choice of food (non Italian alternatives were on the menu but not available during ou stay).
Bart-Jan, 9-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

This property is not as shown on the website. It was a shabby room with black mold showing on the walls of the facility and in the outflow pipe to the AC. The bathroom is a mess, cracked vanity cracked and dirty molding on shower floor soiled by age tile floor. The room AC shut on and off many times during the hot tropic nights. The food started fine but later brought the gift of travelers disease (diarhea). This is not a 4 star hotel. The beach was 4 star. Who rates these resorts anyway? This was a most distressing stay after a 21hour flight. Expedia you should be ashamed and embarassed to represeent this resort.
6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort set on a fantastic beach.

We stayed at the Sun Palm for 3 nights as a family of 5. The staff were very welcoming and showed us around the resort and were very accommodating with our needs. The resort is set on a fantastic beach with clear water and an abundance of interesting island/coves to discover. The room was excellent, spacious and clean. The buffet food was good with plenty of options, including pancakes for breakfast and pasta station for dinner, which kept our kids happy. The restaurant on site was also excellent for choice. The hotel catered for their Italian guests but as English speakers we were not left out and every effort was made to ensure we were involved especially during the evening shows. Would return again for another fully enjoyable holiday.
Mandy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Personale gentilissimo, molto disponibile e sempre sorridente, in particolare i camerieri al bar e il personale della reception. La camera molto confortevole e bellissima la vista sulla piscina. Bellissima la spiaggia privata con lettini gratuiti e personale sempre gentilissimo. Le uniche pecche del soggiorno sono state il WI-Fi molto debole e limitato solo alla reception e la doccia con l'acqua al massimo tiepida.
5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Well rested

Hotel very much. late check out until 16.00 cost $ 40. bedding and towels changed daily. English speaking staff. the food in the general restaurant is of good quality, but a small cockroach crawled along one of the salads. The à la carte restaurant on the menu offers Japanese, Italian and Swahili dishes. we chose Japanese and were shocked. instead of miso soup, we were served warm water with soy and instant noodles from the bag. Tempuri were edible, instead of sushi, we were served 3-4 kinds of rolls with a minimum amount of fish. The chief of restaurants Mario apologized for our remarks and wishes and gave us a 10% discount for which he thanks. very much straining beach boys on the beach, do not lag behind you for anything. the job of protecting the beach is only to prevent the beach boys from entering the beach area of ​​the hotel, but they manage to impose their goods and services from there. but this is a problem of hotels all over the coast. in general, the hotel and its location is quite decent.
Gabit, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel fantastico !

Struttura meravigliosa immersa nel verde con piscina e attività di animazione di fronte la spiaggia più bella di Watamu ! Spiaggia riservata e attrezzata. Hotel pulito confortevole e con personale molto amichevole è disponibile! Wi-Fi molto scarso è solo nelle aree comuni per il resto ottimo hotel situato in zona strategica per gli spostamenti!
Federico, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Very basic hotel , with no life

Had cockroaches in breakfast. Rest you can imagine... sad experience
Sanjay, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We were there before the season opened so very few guests. Full menu range wasn’t yet available. Staff very attentive, sometimes overly enthusiastic to help. Beautiful setting, very helpful and friendly staff. Would go there again
5-night trip