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3 stars

Crystal Bay Resort

P.O. Box 424 - -Jacaranda Road Watamu Kenya, Watamu 999, Kenya
Watamu, Kenya
See location+254 725 401 856
8.0
Very good
based on 168 reviews
168 reviews
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Overview

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Located in Watamu, Crystal Bay Resort is a 2-minute drive from Watamu Beach and 5 minutes from Prawn Lake. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Rating
8.0
Very good
Based on 168 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Crystal Bay Resort

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Amenities at Crystal Bay Resort

  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24hr front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Scuba diving

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioned

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Dining

  • Refrigerator

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Pool

  • Pool

Reviews of Crystal Bay Resort

8.0
Very good
168 verified ratings
Wonderful
80
Very good
39
Good
22
Okay
8
Fair
7
Mediocre
2
Poor
10

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the beautiful location and the well-maintained outdoor spaces, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of the rooms and the quality of service, particularly highlighting issues with the restaurant and bar operations. The overall experience was marred by noise and a lack of attention to guest needs, leading to a disappointing stay for many.
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Location8 out of 10
Service1.5 out of 10
Cleanliness1 out of 10
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Location

P.O. Box 424 - -Jacaranda Road Watamu Kenya, Watamu 999

What's nearby

  • Bio-Ken Snake Farm262 yd
  • Watamu Beach0.5 mi
  • Ruins of Gedi3.3 mi
  • Watamu Marine National Park4.8 mi
  • Arabuko Sokoke Forest9.2 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 12:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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When to book a room at Crystal Bay Resort

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Crystal Bay Resort

  • How long should you stay at Crystal Bay Resort? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Crystal Bay Resort

  • Where is Crystal Bay Resort located?

    Crystal Bay Resort is located at P.O. Box 424 - -Jacaranda Road Watamu Kenya, 0.2 miles from the center of Watamu. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is the closest landmark to Crystal Bay Resort.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Crystal Bay Resort?

    Check-in time is 12:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Crystal Bay Resort.

  • Does Crystal Bay Resort offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Crystal Bay Resort offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Crystal Bay Resort from the airport?

    Crystal Bay Resort is 10.5 miles from Malindi. Crystal Bay Resort is 34.9 miles from Kikambala Vipingo.

  • Does Crystal Bay Resort have a pool?

    Yes, Crystal Bay Resort has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Crystal Bay Resort hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Crystal Bay Resort in Watamu and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Crystal Bay Resort and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Crystal Bay Resort.

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Good to know

Distance to city center

0.2 mi

Nearest Airport

Malindi

Distance to airport

10.3 mi