Turtle Bay Beach Club, Watamu
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
Turtle Bay Beach Club features 145 rooms with mosquito-proof sleeping areas. Super Club rooms include separate bath and showers, a balcony, split-unit air-conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, and a free room safe; each is equipped with a double and single bed. Rooms offer split-unit air conditioning and ceiling fans, coffee and tea facilities, a free room safe, a hair dryer, an ensuite bath and shower or showers only, body soap, twin beds (or queen size on request), and a patio or terrace. Beachfront rooms have air-conditioning and ceiling fans, a separate bath and shower, a double and single bed, a free room safe, a hair dryer, shampoo, a mosquito-proof sleeping area, and a balcony or patio with direct beach access. These rooms include tea/coffee facilities and accommodate 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Some Swahili-style units overlook the ocean or garden.
Dining Options
The main restaurant by the pool seats 300, with smoking and non-smoking areas overlooking Watamu beach; it offers full breakfast, lunch, and dinner. T-shirts, vests, cut-off shorts, and swimwear with a wrap are acceptable during the day, but not at night. Smart tailored shorts, trousers, slacks, short-sleeve shirts, polo shirts, skirts, dresses, shoes, or sandals are accepted in the Blue Turtle, the main restaurant, and the pizza garden for dinner. The pizza restaurant overlooks the fishponds and serves pizzas, pasta, a salad bar, and soups. The Blue Turtle Restaurant, located on the beach, provides a la carte menus at an extra charge. All meals and drinks, including soft drinks, beer, wine, water, and alcoholic drinks of local brands, are included.
Leisure and Entertainment
Turtle Bay Beach Club is situated on 200 meters of beach on the edge of Watamu National Marine Park. The hotel includes a kids club for 4-12 years. The Fun Base Team offers tennis, beach soccer, table tennis, volleyball, and water aerobics. Evening entertainment includes traditional African tribal dancers, theme nights, acrobats, quiz nights, snake shows, and live music or disco. The hotel features a swimming pool with a large shallow end of 1.2 meters and a deep end of 2.6 meters, a Jacuzzi, and a separate kids' paddling pool of 0.6 meters. Snorkels and goggles are available at the Funbase shop near the swimming pool. Aqua Ventures, a PADI 5-star facility, offers guided boat dives and tuition from beginner to professional level.
Location and Access
Turtle Bay Beach Club is 25 km from Malindi and is situated on the edge of the Watamu National Marine Park. Nearby landmarks include Gede Ruins (2 km), Blue Bay (2 km), Watamu Marine National Park (4.5 km), A Rocha Conservation and Hope (2.5 km), Comeback (2 km), Local Ocean Conservation (2.5 km), and Mida Creek (2.5 km).
Guest Services
The reception lounge is open 24 hours and offers a welcome drink and a cold towel upon arrival. International calls, local calls, and faxes can be made through reception. Internet access is available for an additional cost. Foreign currency exchange is available at the cashier's desk. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. A watersport and dive center is located on the grounds. The Turtle Bay Dive and Watersport Center offers all-inclusive watersports, including snorkeling, boogie boards, windsurfing trials, canoes/kayaks, pedal boats, stand-up paddle boards, and a scuba diving trial in the pool.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Plunge pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV