"I had a wonderful stay at Temple Point. The experience was truly enjoyable from start to finish. The food was amazing, with a great variety and excellent quality, and the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. I really loved my stay there and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway in Watamu."

"Everything was great, and my family and I had a great experience. It was worth every coin paid."

"The Kappa Club team is very attentive to our needs and requests at all times. Kali is a fantastic manager, and they speak French. Thanks to Akeem, Ali, and Chi for the entertainment."

"Wow! This is a place my wife and I would like to stay again, especially once the WiFi signal is stabilized and speeds optimized, which I was assured is being sorted out. This affected my room and is the only reason for the missing star. :( The staff is very responsive. Lydia, the receptionist, went above and beyond to cater to us. She is the undisputed anchor of the resort. The rest of the staff were friendly and always checked in whenever we passed by them. The rustic Italian architecture and ground landscaping transfers you to a different world and time. We made a few suggestions about room lighting to evoke a better ambience but that was just personal taste. Another guest might scoff at it! The pool is well maintained. We enjoyed several swims even though I'm nowhere near a master of the sport. Being the good swimmer that she is, my wife gave me some valuable lessons. Perhaps that's why I married her. :) The restaurant food quality was okay but there are some other options around like Ndoto Cafe, where we had some of the best chicken curry and local cuisines we've ever tasted in our lives. It's a hidden local gem, and only 2-minutes stroll away. Try it. GK Palms Resort anyone? Yes, please!!! Again? Yes and yes!!!"

"We have had numerous visits to this hotel, and every stay continues to exceed our expectations. The staff are consistently warm, friendly, and truly go above and beyond especially Husna to ensure our team is comfortable and well taken care of. Its welcoming and a well-organized environment that supports both relaxation and team engagement. The ambience is absolutely breathtaking, with stunning ocean views that create a calm and refreshing atmosphere. The rooms are spotlessly clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable, adding to the overall excellent experience. This hotel remains our preferred choice while in Watamu, we look forward to the next visit! #every stay a story"

"We booked directly with Lonno Lodge, which we understand is owned by Aldo and Sylvia and managed with them by Grace. The lodge knew we were travelling with three children under 12, yet several material issues were not disclosed in advance. Dogs in Guest Areas: Two large dogs roamed freely throughout the property. Within hours of arrival, one grabbed and burst the children’s pool ball - Grace gave a temporary replacement the next morning. More concerning was hygiene: the children could not play on the grass due to dog faeces. We even photographed one of the dogs actively defecating on the main pathway outside our rooms; the faeces remained there until the next morning. Food: Dinner was a four‑course set menu of fish every night, with no alternatives offered. This was not mentioned before arrival and would be problematic for anyone with dietary restrictions. No Air‑Conditioning: The rooms had no air‑conditioning, which made sleeping extremely uncomfortable in the heat and humidity. Children Made to Feel Unwelcome: On our first night, Aldo approached our table to say the children were affecting the “ambience.” Later, a waiter told the children to be quiet in the local language. With dog faeces on the grass and large dogs roaming freely, the children had nowhere safe to play. We also noticed there were no children’s seats at mealtimes; younger children had to balance on cushions to reach their food. Beach Access: There is no usable beach. Access is via steep, precarious steps built over jagged cliff rock. Even adults had to descend with extreme caution. Another guest had recently fallen on the rocks and required several days of hospital admission. Pool Safety: The pool contains a submerged concrete box described as a “table,” but unlike pool tables elsewhere, it sits below the waterline and is difficult to see. A guest collided with it and suffered facial swelling. Staff appeared unsure how to respond, and no first‑aid support was offered until we requested an ice pack and contacted Sylvia. Aldo later said the structure would not be removed as it had been there for “20 or so years.” Only then was a doctor called. Under widely recognised safety standards, hidden underwater hazards should be removed or clearly marked, and staff should be trained to respond immediately to injuries. Overall: The lodge is small and peaceful, but the combination of roaming dogs, hygiene issues, restrictive food, lack of air‑conditioning, unwelcoming attitude toward children, hazardous beach access and unsafe pool design meant we could not relax or enjoy our stay. Unfortunately, we would not return or recommend Lonno Lodge based on our experience."

"The restaurant was recommended to us by our hostess. The place is very beautiful and well-kept. We ordered an appetizer, three fish-based first courses, a shrimp grill, and desserts, and we spent much less than in Italy, while eating very well."

"Not really the best place for a stay. A lot of the food on the menu they don’t have (even simple things as orange juice and avocado and mango dishes, which are in season here right now) and the same for the wines. Our room was not the most clean room. There were bloodstains on our bedsheets and the floor."

"We stayed at Rafiki Tamu for 2 nights, the structure is brand new, a very nice swimming pool, our Villa was furnished in a super modern style. Super helpful staff. Upon arrival they welcomed us with a plate of fresh fruit, really good! It was close to every local interest. I would definitely go back!!!"