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Crystal Bay Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Watamu Beach

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Jacaranda Road, Watamu, Coast Province, 80202
  • Prawn Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mida Creek
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Watamu Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Living area

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The price is CA $315
per night
CA $372 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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About the area

Watamu

In Watamu .You'll find Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Mida Creek is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ruins of Gedi is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 5 min drive
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive
  • Watamu Beach - 8 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 9 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Crystal Bay Resort

3.5-star beach hotel near Watamu Beach
Crystal Bay Resort offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Crystal Bay Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Watamu hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Crystal Bay Resort offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Crystal Bay Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Crystal Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The serenity, the politeness of the staff and the place is very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant!!
It was pleasant considering the hotel was fully booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

paola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale super gentile e disponibile! Pulizie giornaliere sia della camera che della piscina.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jätt fint hotel ,lugn,trevliga personal.Det saknar bara lunch och middag
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021