Gecko Resort | Resort in Watamu

| 8.1 (326 Reviews) |  6 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Watamu Resort | Gecko Resort

Resort in Watamu

This beachfront resort is located in Watamu, on the South East coast of Kenya. Gecko Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, a private beach and buffet restaurant. The rooms feature rustic furnishings with elegant and contemporary style. They are fitted with a mosquito net, safe and air conditioning. Each offers a balcony with views of the garden. The bathrooms contain a shower and include a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Gecko Resort the restaurant serves a variety of dishes and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Facilities on site include a hot tub and solarium. The staff at the tour desk can assist in arranging excursions or arrange a massage upon request. The Watamu Marine National Park is within 15 mi and Moi International Airport is 80 mi from the resort.

Gecko Resort is located in Watamu.

This 36 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Spa, Fireplace/Heating, Air Conditioner, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 326 reviews with the average score of 8.1 . Coming to Watamu and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 36 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this Vacation Cottage place in Watamu. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Gecko Resort in Watamu is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Gecko Resort”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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Turtle Bay Road - P.O. Box 320, Watamu, 80202, Kenya

Amenities

Air ConditionerAir Conditioner
ParkingParking
PoolPool
TVTV
ViewView
Private BeachPrivate Beach
Ocean ViewOcean View
Balcony/TerraceBalcony/Terrace
OceanfrontOceanfront
AccessibilityAccessibility
Transportation/ShuttleTransportation/Shuttle
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
Business ServicesBusiness Services
Sports/ActivitiesSports/Activities
Bedding/LinensBedding/Linens
Wellness FacilitiesWellness Facilities
SpaSpa
Fireplace/HeatingFireplace/Heating
RestaurantRestaurant
BarBar
Guest ServicesGuest Services
EntertainmentEntertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor CookingBarbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child FriendlyChild Friendly
Hot TubHot Tub
InternetInternet
LaundryLaundry

Facility Overview

BreakfastBreakfast
  • Wine/ChampagneWine/Champagne
  • Snack barSnack bar
  • BarBar
  • RestaurantRestaurant
  • FruitFruit
  • Coffee house on siteCoffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)Special diet meals (on request)
ParkingParking
  • Private ParkingPrivate Parking
  • Parking on siteParking on site
  • ParkingParking
  • Free parkingFree parking
  • Accessible parkingAccessible parking
ActivitiesActivities
  • Hot tub/JacuzziHot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Happy hourHappy hour
  • Game drivesGame drives
  • Waxing servicesWaxing services
  • Fitness classesFitness classes
  • Ping-pongPing-pong
  • Body treatmentsBody treatments
  • Evening entertainmentEvening entertainment
  • Live sports events (broadcast)Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Water sports facilities on siteWater sports facilities on site
  • BeachfrontBeachfront
  • Private beach areaPrivate beach area
  • SnorkelingSnorkeling
  • SpaSpa
  • CanoeingCanoeing
  • DartsDarts
  • Entertainment staffEntertainment staff
  • MassageMassage
  • SolariumSolarium
  • Spa/Wellness packagesSpa/Wellness packages
  • Facial treatmentsFacial treatments
  • KaraokeKaraoke
  • BeachBeach
  • Bike toursBike tours
  • CyclingCycling
  • ManicureManicure
  • FishingFishing
  • Spa facilitiesSpa facilities
  • PedicurePedicure
  • DivingDiving
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation areaSpa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Tour or class about local cultureTour or class about local culture
  • Game roomGame room
  • Beauty servicesBeauty services
GeneralGeneral
  • Family roomsFamily rooms
  • Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • HeatingHeating
  • Non-smoking roomsNon-smoking rooms
  • SafeSafe
Guest ServicesGuest Services
  • Babysitting/Child servicesBabysitting/Child services
  • Airport shuttleAirport shuttle
  • Vending machine (drinks)Vending machine (drinks)
  • Daily housekeepingDaily housekeeping
  • Car rentalCar rental
  • Currency exchangeCurrency exchange
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Baggage storageBaggage storage
  • Shuttle serviceShuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Fax/PhotocopyingFax/Photocopying
  • Private check-in/outPrivate check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilitiesMeeting/Banquet facilities
  • LaundryLaundry
  • Shared lounge/TV areaShared lounge/TV area
  • Tour deskTour desk
  • Ironing serviceIroning service
  • 24-hour front desk24-hour front desk
  • Invoice providedInvoice provided
InternetInternet
  • Free WifiFree Wifi
  • WifiWifi
  • InternetInternet
OutdoorsOutdoors
  • BBQ facilitiesBBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furnitureOutdoor furniture
  • GardenGarden
  • Outdoor poolOutdoor pool
  • Sun deckSun deck
  • TerraceTerrace
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
  • 24-hour security24-hour security
  • Key accessKey access
  • Fire extinguishersFire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside propertyCCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areasCCTV in common areas
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between staysGuest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companiesProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaningGuest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Physical distancing in dining areasPhysical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Process in place to check health of guestsProcess in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by propertyThermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits availableFirst aid kits available
  • Cashless payment availableCashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followedPhysical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areasScreens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
SpaSpa
  • Beach umbrellasBeach umbrellas
  • Swimming poolSwimming pool
  • Beach chairs/LoungersBeach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
8.17
Location:
8.95
Staff:
8.64
Facilities:
8.09
Comfort:
8.45
Cleanliness:
8.48
Bukhalovskii
Oct 27, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Kenya
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Negative: WiFi is bad in the room
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Room Arrangement

Room InfoFacilities
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bidet, Bathtub or shower, Shower

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Heating, Safe, Tile/Marble floor

Media & Technology

Telephone

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Infinity Pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Standard Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 21 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bidet, Bathtub or shower, Shower

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Heating, Safe, Tile/Marble floor

Media & Technology

Telephone

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Infinity Pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bidet, Bathtub or shower, Shower

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Interconnecting room(s) available, Heating, Safe, Tile/Marble floor

Media & Technology

Telephone

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Infinity Pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Family Room with Garden View
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bidet, Bathtub or shower, Shower

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Heating, Safe, Tile/Marble floor

Media & Technology

Telephone

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Infinity Pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
One-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 95 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bidet, Bathtub or shower, Shower

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Heating, Private entrance, Safe, Tile/Marble floor

Media & Technology

Telephone

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Kitchen, Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Dining table

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Infinity Pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 120 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bidet, Bathtub or shower, Shower

General

Fan, Air conditioning, Mosquito net, Trash cans, Interconnecting room(s) available, Heating, Private entrance, Safe, Tile/Marble floor

Media & Technology

Telephone

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Kitchen, Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Dining table

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area, Sofa

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Infinity Pool, Pool towels

Room Amenities

Adapter

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

FAQ's

Is this Gecko Resort pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Gecko Resort?

Check-in time for Gecko Resort starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Gecko Resort have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Gecko Resort has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Gecko Resort?

Best-rates for the Gecko Resort starts from $146 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Fireplace/Heating, Air Conditioner, Private Beach, Accessibility, Guest Services, Laundry, Parking, Ocean View, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Restaurant, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, TV, View, Transportation/Shuttle, Business Services, Bar, Entertainment, Hot Tub, Internet, Pool with all other facilities. Vacation Cottage™ provides a diverse array of lodging choices for every kind of traveler. We aim to pair each traveler with their ideal cabin, resort, or rental, ensuring a pleasant and satisfying stay with all necessary amenities.

Is Gecko Resort a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Gecko Resort wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Gecko Resort has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Gecko Resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Gecko Resort indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Gecko Resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Gecko Resort are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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