Aquarius Club International Resort

4.0 star property
Watamu beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools, restaurant

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Children’s area
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Health club
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Classic Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Watamu Coast Road, Watamu, 80202

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Watamu Beach - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 14 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 25 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Aquarius Club International Resort

At Aquarius Club International Resort, you can hit the beach to sip a drink at the beach bar or relax on a sunlounger, plus windsurfing is nearby. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. AQUARIUS serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a health club and a fitness centre.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 units
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • 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 ahead of time 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport drop-off (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

AQUARIUS – This buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 85 per vehicle
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.

Also known as

Aquarius Beach Resort Watamu
Aquarius Club International Resort All Inclusive Watamu
Aquarius Beach Watamu
Aquarius Watamu Beach Hotel Watamu
Aquarius Club International Resort All Inclusive
Aquarius Club International All Inclusive Watamu
Aquarius Club International All Inclusive
Aquarius Club All Inclusive
Aquarius Club Resort Watamu
Aquarius Club International Resort Resort
Aquarius Club International Resort Watamu
Aquarius Club International Resort All Inclusive
Aquarius Club International Resort Resort Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Aquarius Club International Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aquarius Club International Resort 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 Aquarius Club International Resort?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Aquarius Club International Resort?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Aquarius Club International Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Aquarius Club International Resort?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is EUR 85 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aquarius Club International Resort?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Aquarius Club International Resort and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as horse riding and windsurfing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include a health club and spa services. Aquarius Club International Resort also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Aquarius Club International Resort?
Yes, AQUARIUS offers international cuisine.
Does Aquarius Club International Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

Aquarius Club International Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my stay. Awesome hosts would go back again and again
Inez, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Money taken from room during my stay
The equivalent of $350 in USD and Euro was taken from my room during the morning of my first full day at Aquarius. What was most disappointing was the attitude of management, which was mostly that this was "impossible," and was not taken seriously, despite the fact that all signs pointed to someone on his staff that had access. A report was filed with the Watamu police (DB 33/24/1/017), and the investigation is still ongoing. Indicative of the poor judgement surrounding the incident, i found out upon my departure that the individual who cleaned my room the day of the robbery, a likely suspect, was still allowed to clean my room the whole time after the robbery! Outside of this wholly negative incident, my experience was largely positive. The local Kenyan staff was wonderful, the grounds were attractive and well-maintained and, while the buffet meals were good, they could have been a little more varied. I'd avoid the "single" rooms, although i'd still consider it a good value for the price paid, the air conditioner leaked, hot water didnt work well, and the shower sprayed everywhere. The "regular" rooms, though, were quite nice, very spacious many with private balconies, with none of the items mentioned that were wrong in the "single rooms." Wifi signal inconsistent and definitely does not reach all the rooms. Also annoying that there were daily power outages of varying duration that when they occured also caused the water to shut off.
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6/10 Good

I choose this Hotel because of the gym pictures on the hotels.com site. THERE IS NO GYM! And they were just sorry, we forgot to take the disinformation from the site. They haven’t had the gym since this January. Hotel didn’t offer me any refund or other option (another gym)
Anna, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Åsa, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Lindo hotel pero baja calidad para 4 estrellas
El hotel es muy lindo y está bien ubicado, aunque se llama Beach Resort pero no esta en primera fila de playa. Solo hay wifi en la recepción. El desayuno es bastante pobre, nada que ver con la foto que muestran. La pileta cierra a las 6pm lo cual impide usarla luego de la playa
M S, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Piccolo report a 5 minuti dal mare. Molto curato , in perfetto stile africano Cucina ottima
Silvia, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Villaggio carino, personale disponibile, a pochi passi dal mare grazie al collegamento interno. Buono il cibo
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

à éviter
Hotel à éviter le management n'accepte pas les critiques, nous avons fait savoir notre mécontentement de la nourriture, cuisine peu variée à base de plats italiens pas très attrayant ( pâtes et riz à tous les repas c'est dommage dans un pays africain) le restaurant ressemble plus à une cantine de collège qu'a un restaurant d’hôtel. Wifi de très mauvaise qualité et chambres basiques, une chaise pour deux pas de table juste un grand lit; loin de la plage.
Philippe, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Watamu
La posizione del resort è favorevole sia per la spiaggia sia per il centro del paese La camera è confortevole e si dorme tranquillamente su dì un ottimo materasso Ottimo il servizio ristorazione e soprattutto la gentilezza del personale! Reception fantastica! Che dire...straconsigliato!
Mari, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

DI CERTO NON CI TORNERO'.
Villaggio vecchio. Per arrivare in spiaggia bisogna fare circa 300 metri attraversando un altro villaggio ( Lily Palm) e un ristorante locale ( Mapango). La spiggia per gli ospiti( in comune fra i due villaggi), non e' pulita adeguatamente. I lettini di legno sono quasi tutti rotti e quindi inamovibili .I materassini sopra i lettini sono rotti e sporchi.Inoltre il personale di servizio in spiaggia si vede solo la sera ,quando alle ore 18 iniziano a chiudere la spiaggia.Per finire la cucina. Colazione scarsa e sempre uguale tutti i giorni.Pranzo e Cena discrete, con diverse varianti di primi, secondi, verdure cotte e crude.I dessert sempre uguali e immangiabili.
FEDERICO, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aquarius resort Watamu
Nonostante fossimo arrivati al mattino presto, ci hanno dato subito le camere e la colazione. Per tutto il periodo del soggiorno sono stati sempre disponibili ad esaudire ogni nostra richiesta. Durante i giorni del safari con l'eccellente guida di Alfonso, pur non avendole pagate, ci hanno fatto lasciare le nostre valigie nelle camere e così anche l'ultimo giorno, poiché avevamo il volo la sera tardi. Dotato di ogni comfort, lo consiglio vivamente. Grazie a tutto il personale per l'ottimo servizio
CLAUDIA, 5-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Lamentable
Hotel clos à 300m de la plage avec une piscine privée car la deuxième se trouve en réalité au resort "Lyli Palm" voisin à partager avec leurs clients ! coupures de courant fréquentes avec un groupe électrogène au gasoil qui ne prend pas toujours le relais heureusement vu le bruit et par conséquent pas d'eau dans les chambres car non propulsée, pas de climatisation, ect... Chambres d'un autre temps sans télévision ni téléphone pour appeler réception et salle de bains datant de l'année de construction lointaine ! chauffe eau électrique minuscule vite vide ! "All inclusive" mensongé car en réalité il s'agit d'une pension complète avec uniquement sprite, coca et fanta ! Pour le reste il faut passé à la caisse ! cuisine insipide basique sans intérêt sous forme de buffet avec une viande, toujours la même, un poisson ou des pâtes ! vive l'italie sutout si vous êtes clients car sinon vous resterez sur le carreau surtout si vous avez le malheur de parler à la directrice à propos de votre déception pour son resort 4 étoiles ! nous avons eu juste droit à un "bonjour" et une indifférence totale durant notre séjour et une ignorance totale lors de notre départ devant des clients italiens tant choyer au bar en sa compagnie. Attitude lamentable pour une directrice de resort.
8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

La mia africa
Abbiamo soggiornato 18 notti in questo piccolo diamante africano .personale e staff disponibili e professionali hanno reso unico e speciale il nostro soggiorno in Kenya . Non si tratta del classico resort caraibico tutto animazione e drink ma e qualcosa di diverso che permette di vivere appieno watamu sia per la posizione( situato nel centro del villaggio)che per l atmosfera che si crea un ringraziamento speciale alla proprietaria Elena alla direttrice Manuela e a tutto il meraviglioso staff
10-night trip
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8/10 Very good

magico kenya
il resort è molto carino e accogliente, il personale è gentile sopratutto alla reception sono molto disponibili!! la cucina è molto buona! Non è vicinissimo al mare ma è proprio nel centro di watamu dove ci sono tante bancarelle!! Siamo rimasti soddisfatti!!
manuele, 12-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bella location, ottima esperienza..n po lontana dal mare
lino, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Einmal und nie wieder!
Hotel mit Null-Service-Mentalität, selbst Getränke muss man selbst holen. 2 Liter Flaschen mit Cola, Fanta, Sprite stehen auf dem Buffet. Wenn man etwas später zum Essen kommt sind die Getränke warm. Das Essen war durchschnittlich, ungewöhnlich, dass es keine Soßen zu trockenem Fleisch und Reis gab. Und nein, das liegt nicht an Kenia - ich habe bereits rund 25 unterschiedliche Hotels in diesem Land besucht. Das Personal hat sich am Ende der Mittagszeit selbst vom Buffet bedient. Da spricht ja prinzipiell nichts dagegen, jedoch wurde uns nur ungern vom verbliebenen Fleisch kurz vor Speisezeit-Ende auf den Teller gegeben. Man hatte also permanent das unterschwellige Gefühl, man esse den Angestellten das Mittagessen weg. Der angegliederte Strand mit "Mapango Beach Bar" ist rund 500 m Fußweg. Man kann also nicht wirklich von Strandhotel reden. Im Mapango gilt auch das All inc Angebot. Es existiert eine eigene "Hütte", an welcher Getränke im 150 ml Plastikbecher ausgegeben werden. Sofern man Kaffee, Tee oder andere Getränke als stilles Wasser, Fanta, Cola, Sprite möchte, wird man kräftig zur Kasse gebeten. Die Gäste des Lily Palm Hotels werden im Mapango Beach Club hingegen hervorragend bedient. Aquarius Gäste müssen alles in Selbstbedienung machen. Die besseren Sonnenliegen sind auch nur für Lily Palm Gäste reserviert. Insgesamt ist der Beach Club viel zu klein für beide Hotels. Eine 2 Klassen Gesellschaft. Entsetzlich! 4 Sterne und im Speisesaal sitzt man auf Plastikstühlen.
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

Sentirsi in famiglia
Sono anni che non torno in questo angolo di paradiso e che non torno all'aquarius club ma quest'anno io e mio marito Abbiamo avuto una piacevole sorpresa al nostro arrivo. Negli anni di esperienza di viaggi non solo in Kenya ma in tutto il mondo non mi è mai capitato di trovare un direttore così disponibile pronto cortese e simpatico come il nuovo direttore del l'aquarius Matteo. Durante tutto il soggiorno È sempre stato disponibile e sin dal primo giorno offrendosi di custodirci le valigie sino al nostro arrivo in struttura ben 3 giorni dopo. Era presente quando qualcuno di noi ospite è stato poco bene aiutandoci e preoccupandosi come uno di famiglia e c'era anche per consigliarci su dove andare a divertirsi e sempre pronto a organizzare un emozionante safari grazie alla sua pluriennale esperienza nel settore, non è mai mancato un istante. Che dire, personale sempre gentile e sorridente camera molto pulita e confortevole direttore esemplare vacanza di relax completo grazie a tutte le buone caratteristiche della struttura.
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10/10 Exceptional

Tornerò!
Esperienza meravigliosa e da rifare. Staff disponibile, resort pulito, cibo buono e vario. Matteo, il direttore, innamorato del Kenya e pronto a consigliarti come vivere al meglio il soggiorno. Mi sono sentita come a casa, ma in vacanza. Spero di tornarci presto.
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10/10 Exceptional

bellissimo resort ricco di flora vicino al mare
Non appena sono arrivato ho avuto la sensazione di essere a casa,sono stato accolto benissimo e mi sono sentito subito a mio agio. Ho visto una natura straordinaria,colori mai visti,un mare invitante e cristallino. Le persone sono gentili e sempre disponibili,consiglio a tutti di andarci, io ci ritorno a natale,ho il mal d'Africa
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10/10 Exceptional

SOLE SPIAGGIA E MARE
SOLE SPIAGGIA E MARE . BELLA STRUTTURA RICETTIVA ,CON UN BUON RISTORANTE , SI MANGIA DAVVERO BENE . SPIAGGIE FNATASTICHE , LE MIGLIORI DEL KENYA. OTTIMA ORGANIZZAZIONE , CON MASSIMA DISPONIBILITA' DELLO STAFF .... ITALIANISSIMO !!
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