Temple Point Resort

Set inside Watamu Marine National Park at the junction of Mida Creek and the Indian Ocean. Overlooking a coral reef with its own private beach, Temple Point sits on Marine Park Road in Watamu, Kenya. The Ruins of Gedi are about 15 km away and Watamu town is a short 5-minute drive.

Traditional Swahili-style rooms are air-conditioned and have modern bathrooms, with ocean, creek or garden views from balconies or shared patios. The property folds playful design into nature — a floating LichtHaus bar, a YogaDeck beneath a giant baobab, and the WasserHaus spa tucked above the water under the mangroves. Accommodation ranges from short stays to long-term options with fitness and wellness programs.

Relax by an elegant pool ringed with sun loungers or soak in the Jacuzzi. Enjoy spa treatments and massages at the wellness centre, morning yoga on the deck, and evening open-air cinema nights. Onsite Extra Divers dive centre takes guests to vibrant coral reefs to see turtles, dolphins and whale sharks. Sports and excursions are arranged by the guest experience team, and an airport shuttle is available to Mombasa or Malindi for a surcharge.

Bazaar offers co-working spaces and daily hospitality. Wireless internet access keeps you connected while you work with ocean or creek views.

The Clubhouse Restaurant serves a la carte and buffet-style African and international cuisine. Sip cocktails with panoramic views of Mida Creek at the bar, grab bites at the floating LichtHaus, or grill on the YogaDeck BBQ under the baobab for inventive, locally inspired flavors.