Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay sits on a lovely picture postcard white sandy beach. We had a lovely stay there. The staff were super-friendly and helpful everywhere - in reception, in the restaurant, in the bars, by the pool, just whenever you passed any one of them anywhere on site you'd get a smile and a 'Jambo'. Rooms were spacious, with AC and a balcony looking out over the sea (we were on the first floor up in the main block rather than the ones fronting the sea but still had a nice view). There is an artistically draped mosquito net but actually we never needed it. Good shower and even a bath too, and there's a safe in the rooms. The pool staff are lovely and will drag a sunbed for you wherever you want it placed, by the pool or on the beach, so it doesn't matter if there isn't one there when you come down. Then waiters come round periodically to ask if you'd like a drink brought to your sunbed. No hassle on the beach... there are some people selling boat tours but they more or less wait for you to ask them rather than vice versa (cheaper than the hotel booked ones btw), and there weren't vendors around - we went for a half hour walk along the beach without being accosted. There are a couple of stalls on the beach with sarongs etc and if you pass those of course they'll ask if you want to come in, but generally you could enjoy the beach without hassle. Food was good, plentiful, lots of curry based dishes, but a variety. Fantastic fruit at all meals, delicious mangoes. The all inclusive drinks at the bar are a bit limited, very limited range of cocktails and no rose wine, but the drinks there are are nice, and served with a smile. There isn't much around the hotel and you probably need a tuk tuk if you want to see anything of Watamu, but you can take a boat trip from the beach right by the hotel and see dolphins/snorkel on the reef (latter was a bit disappointing but we did see lots of dolphins). Would definitely return - it's a lovely hotel

We stayed at turtle bay for new year as families and enjoyed every bit of it. Despite arriving early with the night train we found our rooms ready, the check in was smooth and had time to freshen up before lunch. The all inclusive package worked well for us and met our expectations. The food was enough and good, a good selection of drinks. The rooms were clean and well maintained. Kudos turtle bay we enjoyed our stay

The hotel has continued to offer great service with excellent experienced waiters and great food. The kids enjoyed the planned activities and the team in charge have proved themselves every time, this being a repeat destination for over 15 years now. Kudos to Patience and Maureen, the ladies in charge of the kids zone. The pool area also is worth mentioning, very clean at all times, all the 3pools, kids , adult and fun pool. The only problem is the showers essentials (gels and shampoo) please do something, you don’t have to cut costs to that level . On the kids side, bring back the point system to entice participation by both parents as well as the kids themselves.

So lovely to be back at Turtle Bay after 10 years... first and foremost it's the wonderful staff that make this resort what it is ... our thanks to Patience (of a saint) who used to look after our kids years ago so we actually had a holiday.... so lovely to catch up with her... To Derek, ever helpful pool side, Philip and the fun base team and Ratibu, so attentive in the restaurant... the pool and grounds are clean and immaculately kept - rooms also clean and comfortable. Food is varied and tasty, you really won't go hungry here. Really can't thank you all enough - we came to celebrate a special birthday and you didn't disappoint - we has the best time!

I am often asked by friends back home why we spend so much time here, 10 years in total since 1995. Well here is one of the main reasons. We know most of the staff by name and treat them as friends, they do likewise. We laugh and joke together, share a drink in one of the pubs outside. It really is like living in a very large house will all your friends around. Of course there are things that go wrong occasionally but my friends are always there to support us. Nothing is too much trouble for these people. They will make your holiday a delight. Treat them with respect and friendship and you will be well rewarded.