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Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront resort near Watamu Beach

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Private beach, white sand, beach bar
Resort view
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Daily local cuisine breakfast (KES 20 per person)
Reception
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Jacaranda Road, Watamu
  • Popular LocationMida Creek8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatamu Marine National Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatamu Beach11 min drive
  • AirportMalindi (MYD)38 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

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

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10/10 Exceptional
  • 538 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 538 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 344 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

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

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

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Watamu

On the beach.You'll find Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this resort. Also, Mida Creek is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ruins of Gedi is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 10 min drive
  • Watamu Beach - 11 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swahili Dishes - 20 min walk
  • Willy Beach Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Licht Haus - 9 min drive
  • Club Kalahari - 2 min drive
  • Bar Radio Maria - 8 min drive

About this property

Sun Palm Beach Resort

4.5-star beachfront resort near Watamu Beach
Some rates at Sun Palm Beach Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Sun Palm Beach Resort like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There are 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Watamu resort.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Meeting rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
Sun Palm Beach Resort offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Italian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: KES 20 for adults and KES 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sun Palm Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately KES 20 for adults and KES 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

How close is Sun Palm Beach Resort to the airport?

Sun Palm Beach Resort is 12.1 mi (39-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sun Palm Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sun Palm Beach Resort.

How close is Sun Palm Beach Resort to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sun Palm Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sun Palm Beach Resort, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of KES 20 for adults and KES 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sun Palm Beach Resort?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Sun Palm Beach Resort have a pool?

Sun Palm Beach Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Sun Palm Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Sun Palm Beach Resort have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy, and body treatments.

How close is Sun Palm Beach Resort to downtown Watamu?

Sun Palm Beach Resort is 0.6 mi away from Watamu.

Sun Palm Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 34 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anna

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Shirray

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Dahir

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
nice hotel, but bad management
bad aircondition.. Food? careful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bart-Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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).
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gabit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018