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Watamu

Ocean Sport Resort

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About Ocean Sport Resort

Popular, well-established Kenyan beach resort with excellent watersports
One of Kenya's original beach getaways, Ocean Sports Resort lies in the coastal Watamu region. This is a stellar destination for families and groups of friends, with its decent, mid-range accommodation and huge array of activities. The adjacent marine reserve offers world-class diving, and the deeper waters draw game fishermen. The nearby mangroves at Mida Creek, the powdery white sand and the warm Indian Ocean remain as beautiful as ever. This stretch of coast may no longer be as quiet as it was a decade ago, but it's a great destination if you're looking for a low-key, sociable holiday spot.
From $80 per person/per night
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70 Rooms
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The property

The main area radiates around the bar, with its long countertop that incorporates the owner's old wooden boat. The area is uncluttered, with just a few tables and a couple of chairs looking seaward. The main seating area is outside on the deck – whether for lounging or dining – with a lovely view of the ocean. The decor is quite old-fashioned (somehow part of the family-holiday charm). There's a sparkling pool, and an accompanying massage room.

The rooms

There are 39 rooms in total, 26 of which are standard rooms with varied sleeping configurations. These rooms are simple but spotlessly clean, with aircon, mosquito-netted beds and basic en-suite bathrooms. There's also a family unit with two rooms, and a more spacious suite in the garden (with indoor/outdoor seating areas, a fridge and a bathroom with tub). Ocean Cottage is self-catered, with four bedrooms, a spacious lounge, a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor dining area with a barbecue.

Activities

This is definitely an adventure sports-lovers dream. Take your pick: go kayaking in the mangroves or on the sea, windsurfing, snorkelling the marine reserve reefs (the on-site dive centre offers training and gear), deep-sea fishing or fishing in Mida Creek. Mountain biking and birdwatching are popular too. Note that all these activities incur an extra cost. Walk the beach and explore the rock pools, relax with a massage, or just chill and enjoy a cocktail on the deck.

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Watamu & Surrounds

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