The Mida Creek Hotel

9.2

Outstanding(217 Reviews)

Resort in Kenya

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this resort

Situated in Watamu, a few steps from Merry Crab Cove Beach, The Mida Creek Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Meru National Park

434.3 mi

Ura Gate Tourism Market

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 King • 753 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Bunk • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 7

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1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 645 ft²

Sleeps 3

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The Mida Creek Hotel

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9.2

Outstanding(217 Reviews)

Resort in Kenya

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

Situated in Watamu, a few steps from Merry Crab Cove Beach, The Mida Creek Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Meru National Park

434.3 mi

Ura Gate Tourism Market

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 753 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 7

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 645 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.2

Outstanding(217 Reviews)

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10.0

Feb 2024

A retreat away from reality

Our stay here was so lovely that we didn't leave the property for three days after we checked in. The rooms and the hotel property are beautiful, the atmosphere was calm and relaxing, and the drinks and food were delicious. The bed was amazing, the showers were hot, and the pool was clean. We have absolutely no complaints.

8.0

Jan 2024

Oasi di pace e tranquillità a Watamu

La posizione esclusiva affacciata sul Creek lontano dalle altre strutture e immerso nella natura.

L'altra faccia della medaglia, ovvero il difficile accesso a Watamu, seppure offrano trasporto gratuito dall'altra parte del Creek, poi è comunque necessario un driver.

8.0

Jan 2024

Time well spent

Small, only a couple of rooms Boat rides to nearby beaches included

Good and drink orders take surpringly long

10.0

Dec 2023

Wundervoll!

Es waren ganz wundervolle, unvergessliche Tage im Mida creek. Unsere Kinder fanden es toll und wir genau so. Die Leite waren super nett, es gibt nur wenige Zimmer und der Genuss-Faktor war sehr hoch ☺️

Tatsächlich nichts.

10.0

Nov 2023

Like the movie "The Beach", but in Mida Creek!

How do I start to describe the best hotel experience I had. Arriving at Mida Creek Hotel was like entering a quite oasis. You enter a kind of community hidden among the mangroves and the jungles by the shore of the creek. You can draw parallels to the movie "the Beach", in the sense of serenity, reclusiveness and beauty. You can go to the hotel by boat, driven by captain of the hotel, a kind and professional boatsman and fisherman. He also does sunset flamingo tours which we took and were absolutely impressed by! Hotel is also reachable by taxi, which the hotel can organize for you, strongly recommended! The hotel is isolated (which is a strong point), you are not bothered by salespeople or crowded beaches like in Malindi or Diani beach, and you have the creek almost to yourself. Even if you develop cabin fever, the captain is always to boat you. Staying isolated at the hotel won’t make you gastronomically bored either, as the hotel has managed to find the best chef on the Kenyan seaside! The menu has good varieties too, local food, burgers, pasta, seafood to name a few! It was one of the greatest food experiences we had in Kenya. Hotel quality is impeccable and is kept super clean and tidy by the greatest hotel staff we encountered – anywhere in the world. From cleaners to the barmen to the pool boy, they all contributed to making our stay as great as possible. It felt like you were staying at a family run hotel, they were all so kind, caring and sincere. The hotel also has that very local vibe, you truly feel Kenyan culture there. And you live in nature, literarily! Greenery, animals and birds are plentiful. Amazonian I would say. Special thanks to David, for being such cool guy and also organizing such memorable kayaking trip through the mangroves. It might sound too good to be true, but it actually was. The hotel had something that no other hotel we have stayed at has had – that feeling of arriving in a special place. Just like in The Beach.

After discussing any suggestions for improvement, we couldn’t really advise anything other than making sure to keep the place as it is. Having any hotel in the environment like a jungle, creek or sea will take its toll in the long run. Working on keeping it impeccable is the only advise we could give. And also to introduce at least one more breakfast option, for a few days the current breakfast menu is good but after a couple of days more a variety would be nice.

10.0

Oct 2023

Trois jours d’évasion dans un endroit paradisiaque !

Le calme, l’environnement et la bienveillance du personnel.

9.0

Sep 2023

The location is beautiful and comfortable.

The location, ambience and weather

Nothing

8.0

Aug 2023

Charming location

Beautiful location, charming place and very friendly bartenders and house staff. The captains who took us across the basin are very skilled. We had a great kayaking experience.

Communication could be better - it took a few days and prompts to get transport, a spa session was cancelled, but nobody bothered to convey that. Bed pillows and bed mattresses are uncomfortable.

9.0

Aug 2023

I would highly recommend Mida Creek for a relaxing vacation!

I loved how private the property was, it felt really secluded and intimate. The staff were really attentive and friendly, and made incredible food and drink! Food and drinks were 10/10!! I loved the room (Beach Banda), it had a beautiful view from the balcony, the bed was very comfortable, the room was spacious, and the shower pressure and temperature was fantastic. Also, the free boat ride over to Watamu town was a great bonus!

It would be great if the bar could open a little longer, and also if the resort was exclusive to adults. Also, if there could be some netting in the Beach Banda room to prevent monkeys from trying to come in, that would make the experience even better!

10.0

Jul 2023

Hands down one of the prettiest places I’ve stayed in at the coast! Mariam was absolutely amazing, she let me check in e

Beautiful views, great location, friendly staff, comfortable room

10.0

Jul 2023

Relaxing, peaceful and well taken care of.

Absolutely brilliant stay at the Mida Creek. The staff are friendly and helpful, rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious. We loved the food, and tried some from nearby with the complementary boat shuttle service to the busier side of Watamu. The hotel offers rental of paddle boards which we really enjoyed, and a private snorkelling session with the Captain was relaxing and informative. The private beach is great, when the tide goes out you can walk around the creek or sip in the sea when it’s deeper. We also loved the breakfast with fruit and cooked dishes, lots of coffee and fresh juice each morning. The waiting and kitchen staff made efforts to accommodate our cravings, with a days notice they sourced ingredients from the local market. Would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating stay!

Can’t think of a thing!

5.0

Jul 2023

Passable

Mariam was amazing. Thankyou Mariam.

10.0

Jul 2023

A Slice of Heaven

Tranquil location, super friendly and helpful staff, great food, amazing cocktails, and so many relaxing and chill out zones! Thank you for an awesome stay - we loved every minute of it!

Nothing - everything was perfect!

10.0

Jun 2023

Great place to kick back to explore regional parks

Eco-minded, garden, recycle and reuse, unique, charming village.

10.0

Jun 2023

Perfect place to rest and relax! A heaven in Watamu

Our experience there was magical everything was on point, thank you Mariam. It’s very clean and tidy The personnel is very nice and always helpful. The hotel manager Mariam is an amazing person and it was a joy having her there. The food and cocktails was on top !!!

Nothing

9.0

May 2023

Superb

We enjoyed our stay at this cute little hotel very much in particular when staying in the room on top with an amazing sea view. The hotel has only 6 rooms so there are not many guests and you feel really private. Moreover, the whole hotel area is beautifully designed with regional furniture and plants. You feel like living in a jungle with a certain comfort (hot water, Wi-Fi etc). What we enjoyed most was the fact that you always had to cross the Creek with a boat to get anywhere. Some might find this unpractical but we enjoyed the boat ride each time and to us it felt even more as if we are living in a little oasis. The staff pays a lot of attention to your needs and is more than friendly (we stayed almost two weeks and felt like home). Finally, this place is definitely the best choice if you prefer an authentic stay in Kenya and if you expect to relax and forget about the outside world. Even if you want to explore the surrounding, the hotel staff will try to make each wish possible. We can more than recommend this place and extended our stay two times ! We thank the staff for an amazing holiday experience and hope to come back soon again.

Due to the mediocre electricity supply in kenya,, we had everyday cut outs from hot water and WiFi. This is an overall issue which does not only affect the mida Creek Hotel. We only regret, that it was often necessary to mention this power cut outs to the staff before they would turn on the generator. Furthermore, the prices of food and drinks in the mida Creek are far above the average in watamu. Even if the quality of food and drinks was amazing ( especially the dinners cooked by our favourite chef!!), we felt it was a little bit overpriced.

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

the location is amazing and the structure allow you to enjoy the surrounding nature

Choice of food could improve a bit

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Everything!! They were exceptional 👏

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Friendly staff. Amazing scenery. Quiet break. Lovely creek. Delicious meals. Everything was perfect

10.0

Feb 2023

beautiful hide away

Everything was just great. The Stuff was amazing and very wellcoming, the place is incredible lovely with a nice little pool, swingbeds, beautiful rooms an delicious food.

the matresses could be a little better but they been the same like every Hotel in Kenya we have seen, even the 4*ones so it´s juts like it is in Kenya.

10.0

Feb 2023

Just magical!

Wonderful stay at every levels. Myriam and her team are adorable. Just go it's magical!

Nothing.

10.0

Feb 2023

wonderful

very peaceful and extraordinary beautiful

9.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Very nice hotel if you want to rest and take it slowly (not ideal if you want to move around Watamu) Details of the hotel are very nice. Staff and food are amazing

10.0

Jan 2023

Absolutely wonderful, the best choice we made in Kenya

Hotel exterior and room interior, views, staff was very nice and the service is impeccable, good kitchen, nice pool, good wifi all over the place, attention to details from the manager - even the music playlist and the volume was just perfect. Overall, definitely a place to recommend!

The mattress at the Palm Deck was a bit short.

10.0

Jan 2023

10/10

10/10 - clean, good Wifi, amazing staff, great views. if you need something specific they can arrange it quick! the boat for instance

7.0

Jan 2023

Good location, quiet and enjoyable.

The location is great with lovely views. The complementary boat service to cross the creek is also a major bonus. The rooms are large and quiet. The pool is small but very enjoyable.

There is a sign in the room saying "Strictly no Food or drinks from outside." This is a major mistake. The food on the premises is very highly-priced even the water. There are no coffee and tea-making facilities and no fridge in the room. Basically, you are forced to eat and drink all the hotel food and beverages with the location of the hotel this removes a lot of the enjoyment from the stay. It would be a nightmare with kids.

9.0

Jan 2023

Ambience & Serene View

Nice modern ambiance & grounds. Comfortable room & bed. The view from the bar is beautiful & serene. Refreshing clean pool. Located on the water, swimming in the river is possible & enjoyable during high tide. The property is cozy. Friendly & helpful staff all around. Also there is a small outside gym. WiFi Ok in most areas. Mangrove boat trip is recommended.

Breakfast variety is limited & tend to be redundant. Limited free supply of drinking water is offered. No fridge or heating kettle in the room. You’re far from stores so prepare accordingly.

9.0

Jan 2023

Superb

beautiful place. very modern and nice bar/restaurant

swimming pool is a bit small

8.0

Jan 2023

Great place to feel secluded, and do day trips! Complicated if you want night life

Property is very modern, nice clean spacious rooms, clean bathrooms, very nice outdoor gym, staff was very friendly and always helpful for any questions!

We were not aware that the last boat to cross to or from Watamu was at 21:00 until we arrived. was quite hard to plan the day around this. Taxi by land takes 40 minutes and costs 4.000ksh, so just be aware of this! Breakfast could have been better, would be nice to have yogurt or cereal, not just eggs :)

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Service

10.0

Dec 2022

a peaceful and beautiful experience

the peace and quiet, the amazing team working there, the room and the beautiful hotel

the food could be a little better for the price but nothing bad, it was still good

10.0

Nov 2022

Dream setting.

Amazing stay in a dream setting where every details make a difference . Quiet, intimate, you feel privileged, staff is just adorable, food is good, room are nice and clean, brief if you like magic you are in the right place.

Nothing.

10.0

Oct 2022

Perfect Retreat!

Very kind people! Lovely place!

Nothing

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

The staff was efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. They made the whole stay feel like home away from home. The food was awesome all through our stay. I also loved the peace and quiet, really got to rest well

Due to its remote nature, if you don't plan for transportation on time, you can be completely stranded

9.0

Oct 2022

Very good and relaxing stay

Excellent overall quality, very clean place, fantastic food, friendly and professional staff

WIFI should be better

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Kenya?

The average price for a rental in Kenya is $94 per night. This rental is $397 above the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Mida Creek Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Mida Creek Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is The Mida Creek Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Mida Creek Hotel?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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The Mida Creek Hotel

Resort in Kenya

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Mida Creek Hotel

Resort in Kenya

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Kenya?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is The Mida Creek Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Mida Creek Hotel?

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