Visiwa Beach Resort

The best property in Watamu. We went everywhere looking for a hotel that offerred a comfortable stay, and Visiwa was the only one that had everything we needed. Beachfront, safe with security staff abound, fantastic ocean views from the room, excellent restaurant, all very clean, powerful hot shower, plenty of room, good amenieties, great trip organizing, fabulous surroundings, and incredible Gisela that never seems to sleep and always found time to make our stay as luxurious as possible!

Beautiful hotel and ambiance. We were very disappointed in the behaviour towards us by the owner. We went there for lunch and have 3 kids, we were immediately told that the kids were not allowed to sit on any of the pool or beach beds and that if they kids wanted to play on the beach they must go away from the property so the guests don't get disturbed. As a hotel and a family restaurant surely you should be kid friendly.

Visiwa is a nice and pretty resort right on the beach with astonishing ocean views rooms and an excellent Italian restaurant which is probably one of the best around here. Service is very personal and accurate. We stayed for 3 nights, but I imagine spend a week without any problems.

Expensive and not consumer friendly during the low season . Better places to stay for n Watamu . Will not recommend to stay as family

On the good side - beautiful location, not too big property right by the beach, nice interior design, rooms have air conditioning. What we didn’t like: breakfast wasn’t great, terrace very hot, “coffee” is a help-yourself-tin of cheap local instant powder. Service is very inconsistent and unreliable from room cleaning to unmotivated waiters (the young trainees were nice though). We were given the opportunity to take a seaview room against extra charge - the room stank from a pipe drainage problem, management was aware of it and still sold it to us as upgrade option. Pool times are limited only from 9.00-17.30, so you can’t use it in the earlier or later hours when the tropical sun is less intense. You always have to walk through the bar and lobby when going or coming from swimming. Food is more expensive than other Italian places in walking distance. All in all a place with potential, but for us not an overwhelming experience.

We spent 6 nights at Visiwa, over New Year, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are very well designed, with extremely comfortable beds and clever mosquito nets. Gisella (manager) was very helpful, and in fact all the members of staff were friendly and nothing too much trouble. We particularly loved the day beds, with views over the extraordinary beach and coral islands. We ate lunch and dinner quite a few times and the meals were fresh and delicious. Watamu itself was great fun to explore, and it is very easy to get around by tuk tuk.