Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming atmosphere
Excellent service and hospitality
Cons:
Limited breakfast selection
Request for room amenities not fulfilled

Categories

Cleanliness
9.49
The hotel is noted for its cleanliness based on multiple positive comments.
Service
9.99
Guests emphasized the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
9.5
The hotel is conveniently located near the Watamu center, making it easy to access various attractions.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms were clean, although a request for a refrigerator was not met.
Amenities
9.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.44
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.49
The breakfast and overall dining experience received positive remarks.
Overall Experience
9.99
Guests had a very positive overall experience and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo offers beautifully designed rooms with private patios and garden views. Each room is equipped with cozy bed linen and towels for ultimate comfort during your stay.

Relaxing Outdoor Amenities
Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and lush garden at the hotel, perfect for unwinding under the sun. The shared lounge provides a serene space to socialize, while the on-site restaurant and bar cater to all your dining and beverage needs.

Convenient Location
Situated near Mapango Beach and Watamu Bay Beach, Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo is the ideal retreat for beach lovers. Explore nearby attractions easily with the tour desk, and make use of the currency exchange services for a hassle-free stay.

Ready to experience luxury and relaxation at Boutique Hotel Nyumbani Tembo? Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Apr 7, 2026 until Fri, Jul 10, 2026
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Apr 7, 2026 until Fri, Jul 10, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 5 years old and over stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 34 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.49
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 9.48
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 9.99
J
Jakob • solo_traveller • ch
8
Schöne Location und sehr freundliches und aufmerksame Gastgeber und Personal.
Pros:

Das Design sehr liebevoll. Die besten Spaghetti ever.

Cons:

Die Matratzen sind hart und die Betten knarren.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
E
ENRICO • couple • tn
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
A
Alina Maria • family_with_children • it
10
Confort e disponibilità
Pros:

La struttura è bella e ben tenuta.
I proprietari Francesca e Fausto sono sempre disponibili e gentili, altrettanto i ragazzi dello staff sempre attenti a tutto.
Il cibo veramente buono.
Consigliatissimo!

Cons:

Nulla

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
K
klaus • couple • dk
7
Et virkelig dejlig varmt sted, man følte altid velkommen og blev mødt med et smil/ hilsen og hjælps
Pros:

Udvalg af morgenmad var for lille, de kunne ikke opfylder mit ønske om musli og cornflakes , men min kæreste var tilfreds med morgenmaden.

Cons:

Vi havde et ønske om et lille køleskab på værelset

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
P
paola • family_with_children • it
10
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
T
Tiago • couple • pt
10
Pros:

Stunning boutique hotel close to Watamu center. Great breakfast and hospitality. Beautiful garden and pool :)

2025-11-13 • via Nuitee
M
Michele • solo_traveller • it
9
A Watamu come a casa
Pros:

Un grazie di cuore a Francesca che mi ha fatto sentire coccolato. Avevo bisogno di qualche farmaco e sono andati a prendermi tutto in farmacia prima del mio arrivo. Bella struttura ed ottimo il ristorante, peccato essere stato solo una notte.

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
L
Lina • couple • de
9
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühltenwprden wieder kommen
Pros:

- kleine gemütliche Unterkunft
- Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal, sehr nette Gastgeber
- Essen (Abendessen und Frühstück) war hervorragend
- man konnte mehrere Buchten und die Hauptstraße fußläufig erreichen

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Politi • couple • it
9
2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
F
federico • couple • it
9
Pros:

Cortesia e ottima cucina. Camere pulite. Posto ben tenuto

Cons:

Nulla

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
G
George • young couple • se
10
Kenya style with lots of service
Pros:

The best place in Watamu and thanks for everything Franchesca and Valentina you are really service minded and knows about goodwill !!!

Cons:

Nothing I can remember

2025-04-08 • via Nuitee
V
Viktor • young couple • ch
8
Very good
2025-03-28 • via Nuitee
N
Nivea • young couple • ke
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Friendly staff,top notch room cleaning,easy access and secure location .The facility felt like home .

Cons:

The breakfast wasn’t tasty and came across as low to no effort meals .

2025-02-26 • via Nuitee
L
Lydia • with friends • gb
9
Friendly, relaxed stay
Pros:

A really welcoming and accommodating owner and staff. We had a very easy stay and were really well looked after by everyone.
Thank you for the kindness, it made us feel so relaxed. We loved the chilled pool area too and a nice easy 10 minute walk to the beach.

2025-02-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicolaas • young couple • pl
10
A hidden gem in Watamu
Pros:

Everything and everyone, a beautiful, relaxing place, a wonderful ambiance and atmosphere.
Truly an amazing place to spend your vacation, thanks so much to Francesca and her team.

Cons:

The only thing why I did not give it a 10 was the matras, it was too thin for my liking.

2025-01-29 • via Nuitee
S
Sita • solo traveller • dk
10
On a combined leisure and work trip this place was perfect for me. Loved that it is a small place, so you can really rel
Pros:

Wonderfull place, nice and quiet, cozy room, all the amenities you need, nothing fancy og flashy but makes you feel at home. All staff is very kind, sweet and helpfull, and generously helped me with both early check-in and late check-out..
The pool area is set in a lovely garden, where you can easily spend days, if you don’t want to plunge in the ocean (or when it is low tide).

Hope to come back.

2024-12-24 • via Nuitee
L
Lawrence • young couple • ke
10
We had an overall great experience
Pros:

The ambience and the attendants were very pleasant. We really enjoyed the hydro massage and the relax room. I will definitely be coming back.

Cons:

Nothing

2024-10-20 • via Nuitee
G
George • with friends • gb
10
We had a brilliant week; Francesca was amazing and the hotel was perfect for the week
2024-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • young couple • gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The staff were really stand out. Francesca went above and beyond to ensure that we had the perfect stay. Great suggestions and connections to make the most of the local area. The hotel itself is stunning with lots of areas to relax.

2024-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Terria • solo traveller • gb
10
The staff were incredible and made my stay so great. Would definitely book this place again!
Pros:

Such a beautiful property and great pool area.

2024-07-23 • via Nuitee