Watamu, Kenya: A Coastal Escape by the Indian Ocean from 1.466 €

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Created: Friday, October 2, 2026

Watamu, Kenya: A Coastal Escape by the Indian Ocean

Travellers: 2 adults · 0 children

Itinerary and Included Services

Airport transportation: Travel from Fiumicino Airport to Mombasa Moi International Airport.
Hotel stay: 7 nights at Watamu Ascot Hotel in Watamu, Kenya.
Trip at a glance: A relaxing coastal break with time to enjoy Watamu’s beaches, warm ocean waters and laid-back atmosphere.

Trip Overview

Settle into Watamu for seven nights and enjoy an easygoing escape on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. With your hotel stay arranged, you can make the most of the seaside setting, explore the local area at your own pace and leave plenty of time to unwind.

For a memorable day out, consider visiting Watamu Marine National Park or discovering the nearby mangrove creeks. Local activities and excursions can be arranged separately to suit your interests.

Guidebooks and Further Reading

Lonely Planet Kenya — a practical guide to planning your stay and exploring the country.
Bradt Kenya — useful background and destination ideas for curious travellers.
Look for a current guide to Watamu Marine National Park for information on the coast’s marine life and conservation.

About the destination

Watamu is a small town located north of Mombasa and south of Malindi on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It lies on a small headland, between the Blue Lagoon and Watamu Bay. Its main economic activities are tourism and fishing. Looks out over the ocean and with soft white sand and blessed by a soft breeze. Whichever you choose, Watamu does make a good base for explorations between Malindi and Kilif. Malindi-Watamu Biosphere Reserve is located on the coast of Kenya about 100 km north of Mombasa. Notable physical features of this biosphere reserve are rock platforms, cliffs and sandy beaches. Mida Creek comprises tidal mud flats with fringing mangrove swamps and the biosphere reserve area also includes coral reefs and sea-grass beds.

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13 Feb

Transport from Rome to Watamu

Departure

06:00

Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

9h 50m

17:50

Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA)

2 PC

Ethiopian Airlines - ET 717

06:00 - Roma, Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

13:40 - Addis Ababa, Bole Intl (ADD)

Transport: ET717

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

1h 50m - Connection in Addis Ababa, Bole Intl (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines - ET 324

15:30 - Addis Ababa, Bole Intl (ADD)

17:50 - Mombasa, Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA)

Transport: ET324

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

13 Feb

Accommodation

7 Nights

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Watamu Ascot Hotel

Watamu - At 0.8 km from the centreWITH BREAKFASTWatamu Beach Road, Watamu 80200

Standard Double Room, Patio

With a stay at Watamu Ascot Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Watamu, within a 5-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This casino hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mida Creek and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Kipepeo Butterfly Project.

Hit the casino for a chance to win big, or simply relax by easing into one of the 2 outdoor pools available onsite. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, the poolside bar, or one of 7 beach bars. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a bus station shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

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20 Feb

Transport from Watamu to Rome

Return

12:30

Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA)

10h

20:30

Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

2 PC

Ethiopian Airlines - ET 323

12:30 - Mombasa, Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA)

15:00 - Addis Ababa, Bole Intl (ADD)

Transport: ET323

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

1h - Connection in Addis Ababa, Bole Intl (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines - ET 716

16:00 - Addis Ababa, Bole Intl (ADD)

20:30 - Roma, Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Transport: ET716

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY