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Alawi Boutique Hotel, Watamu | Timbuktu Travel
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Alawi Boutique Hotel

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About Alawi Boutique Hotel

Beached-out pampering on the beautiful Swahili Coast
Feel yourself lulled into comfort and your chilled-out zone at this intimate beachside hotel on Kenya's Swahili Coast. Alawi Boutique Hotel sits near the town of Watamu, just a 3.5-hour drive from Kenya's major coastal city of Mombasa. The Indian Ocean, with its turquoise hues, coupled with pearl-white beaches, make this a postcard-perfect holiday. But the beauty runs deep, too – just north of the hotel is some of the best snorkelling and diving around. Besides the gorgeous surroundings, Alawi's collection of palm-thatched structures and breeze-rustled palms make this a serene location to linger.
Watamu , Kenya
From $210 per person/per night
Beach
5 Rooms
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The property

Sea breezes are encouraged to drift through the broad, open-sides of the hotel's double-storey structures, and plenty of long, pillow-laden sofas ensure there's always a secluded spot to lounge. The interiors encapsulate the Swahili Coast beach-house style, with woven thatch roofs supported by wooden beams, and bleached walls inlaid with details such as bas-reliefs. The restaurant is open-sided too, with flagstone floors and sand-coloured tablecloths. Too bland? The cuisine is deliciously vibrant in both taste and appearance. No disappointment here!

The rooms

With just four double rooms and one single, the hotel lives up to its boutique description. Bungalows are fit for laid-back royalty, with grand four-poster beds draped with mosquito netting, crisp white bedding and subtle lighting. Each room looks subtly different, with a variation of decorative artifacts, but the decor throughout has been handled with a light touch. En-suite bathrooms have a shower and double basin, with lovely local toiletries and plush bathrobes. Need connectivity? There's wi-fi, and a TV.

Activities

Drifting with the ocean breeze is often the order of the day, especially for guests winding down from a busy safari circuit. (Going from sea to pool to bar is not an uncommon daily route). For those wanting more adventure, however, there's plenty to do: snorkel or dive the reefs north or south of the hotel, head out with a local fisherman, and explore the Watamu Marine National Park. Nearby restaurants offer romantic sunset dinners, and there's an on-site spa.
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How to book Alawi Boutique Hotel

How do I book Alawi Boutique Hotel?

Alawi Boutique Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Alawi Boutique Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Alawi Boutique Hotel?

Stays at Alawi Boutique Hotel start from around $210 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Alawi Boutique Hotel

Kenya

Watamu & Surrounds

Dazzling beaches, a world-class marine park and a dose of history – welcome to Watamu.