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The ONE

4.0 star property
Watamu beachfront resort with 2 restaurants, beach bar

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4 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free pool cabanas
3 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar
Reception
Aerial view
4 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 poolside bars
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach umbrellas
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Garden

Room options

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Double Room, Beach View | Beach/ocean view

Double Room, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Garden View | Garden view

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Kanani Road, Watamu, Kilifi County

What's nearby

  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Mida Creek - 18 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Watamu Beach - 29 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Malindi Beach - 40 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 35 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Non solo gelato by Anna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hemingways Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The ONE

The ONE offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach umbrellas and volleyball, plus you'll have access to on-site snorkelling. 4 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Restaurant Watamu, one of 2 restaurants, offers ocean views and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 poolside bars, a free airport shuttle and a free kid's club.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 150 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Tea service at check-in
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Children's menu
  • Toys

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Snorkelling
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (350 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Arcade/games room
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology.

Dining

Restaurant Watamu – This poolside buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Restaurant Malindi – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Irish cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
On-site venue No. 3 – lobby lounge. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 20 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Day (25 December) gala dinner per child: USD 17 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 80
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 45 (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) gala dinner per adult: USD 21
  • New Year's Day (1 January) gala dinner per child: USD 10 (from 5 to 15 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) gala dinner per adult: USD 25
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) gala dinner per child: USD 7 (from 5 to 12 years old)

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

The ONE Resort
The ONE Watamu
The ONE Resort Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does The ONE offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The ONE 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The ONE?
Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The ONE?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The ONE?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The ONE?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The ONE?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The ONE and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as snorkelling, volleyball and boat tours and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes volleyball and yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include 2 poolside bars and 3 bars. The ONE also has a private beach, spa services and an arcade, as well as a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The ONE?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, Irish cuisine and ocean views.
Does The ONE have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

The ONE Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Maureen, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jacaranda bay - remote location but worth it
I visited The One during off season and covid mitigation rules, and due to this circunstances, I was surprisingly the only customer in the whole large resort. I got very warm welcome and free upgrade to a seafront apartment. Nothing major to complain other than the TV in the apartment did not work, neither did the wifi for some occasions. The resort location is remote from watamu bay and basic services but the hotel have good restaurant and other facilities. I managed to get a cheap uber from Malindi Airport to the Obe but to return I needed to order an expensive (3000ksh) taxi due to the remote location and lack of cars. It is possible to do kite surfing in a nearby resort. Jacaranda bay is amazing due to its gorgeous white banks that emerge in low tides.
Henri, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The site is excellent. But: - Staff very pleasant - advertised as few slot available but number of customers never exceeded a dozen or five percent of total. - Cost is very expensive compared to what is offered - Acces is difficult and google direction was for another hotel - for a full board choice of food was very limited and beverage was not included - No snack available.
ahmed, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Natural beauty. Spacious and many beautiful indigenous trees. Excellent ocean access.
Philip, 14-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Absolutley enjoyed my stay here. The service was top Notch and the facilities were clean and comfortable. Looking forward to a future stay again at the one.
Fridah, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Property was good, food was horrible! We had to eat outside the hotel
Mwikali, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place and very attentive staff. Will definitely visit again.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Van der weide
Food was very good ,no WiFi ,bad draft beer,door was bad to open,payed ksh 2500 for A new kea,manager runs S when you have complains,dont go there during the week
Patricia, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

If you are planning a relaxation get-away, this is the place for you. Although getting to the location was a bit tedious because of the 5km or so stretch of bad road before the resort, the resort environment itself was quite nice. The rooms were quite spacious and comfortable. The food could have been a lot better. I also think the hotel could have organized a lot more activities or made shuttles available for guests who want to venture into town. The WiFi was initially strong, but it developed problems towards the end of my stay. That said, the view from the rooms or the resort grounds are to-die-for. Amazing!
Akingbolahan, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review