A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(82 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Kenya

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this bed and breakfast

Set in Watamu, 2.2 km from Watamu National Marine Park, A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Meru National Park

434.3 mi

Ura Gate Tourism Market

Available Rooms

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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3 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 4

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A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre

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8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(82 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Kenya

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this bed and breakfast

Set in Watamu, 2.2 km from Watamu National Marine Park, A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Meru National Park

434.3 mi

Ura Gate Tourism Market

Available Rooms

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

3 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(82 Ratings)

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8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

oasis

peaceful educational

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

If you seek a simple place in paradise, there you go. One of the nicest, most beautiful and best places I stayed in. Not luxurious, but all the more heartfulness.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

How close can you get to Paradise? Pretty close! At least when you stay at A Rocha Watamu. Surrounded by untouched nature, birds singing, colourful lizzards peacefully walking by. Good traditional kenyan food and the possibilit to get in touch with the researchers and volunteers monitoring birds and reefs. Unforgettable sunrises at this dream of beach. An atmosphere as peace- and respectful towards the environment. Nice conversations with other guests or employees. This is indeed a happy place for all those who favor natures luxuries.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Holiday in a friendly community and help the planet

Right on the peaceful beach, comfortable room, very friendly community of staff, conservation volunteers and visitors. Good food. Insights to environmental projects and easy to get around Watamu. Loved the Mida Creek boardwalk and the Crab Shack.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

People, Staff, contact with nature, food, the beach so close

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Superb

Perfect location. Superfriendly staff. Simple but nice food. Grace before eating. Nice, simple bedrooms.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

A wonderful family holiday

They have a good culture of letting customers interact with the employees we even had meals together and chat

The last day there was no tea prepared

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Hidden gem in the forest 2min from beach

Coming to A Rocha is like coming to a family. All people (staff and guests) are really nice and welcoming. The location could not be better, if you like to be in nature and 2min walk from a beach. Staff helps out with anything (getting a tuktuk, finding a party, secured my breakfast when I slept in, provided vegetarian food for me). Value for money is really great

Everything was really amazing, so I can’t complain. If it was mine, I would probably build a “relax and chill out area” (with two hanging beds or hammocks e.g.) at the round place with the view over the trees and the sea. That would be the icing on the cake

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

The sea was beautiful and weather great. The staff were friendly but I know I wont return soon

The staff were friendly. The dinning hall atmosphere was really fun with lots of interesting conversations. They encouraged me by responding well to my needs though they had to multi-task. This is a conservation study center, not a hotel per se.

The inquiries phone number doesnt work so you cant confirm your booking. There is no dedicated hospitality person who is trained to take care of clients. Clients don't speak up about their experiences so the staff dont know where they are going wrong. There is no hot water in some rooms. There was no person to bring hot water in buckets to supplement. There is no privacy for some rooms because the windows have no blinds. People on the corridor can see right into the rooms. It is hot but people keep their curtains drawn for privacy which makes the rooms hot. The cooking is creative but sometimes poor. There was too much salt in the food most of the time. However when I suggested that they cook me different items, they were very gracious and worked hard to provide for me. I found it interesting that they required us to wash dishes. That was no problem but for the rates we paid, it should have been supplemented. The drinking water was really salty and the water in my room had been there for so long that it had grown stalactites in the bottle- pretty gross. I had to go out to buy bottled water at a pretty high cost cos transport and supermarket prices are high in this tourist area. This needs to be fixed.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Superfriendly people and a good location

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Superb

There’s no need for five star accommodation when the simplicity, nourishing food and warm welcome of the staff makes a more real and home-away-from-home atmosphere. The wildlife and volunteer work are central to Arocha’s spirit. The turtle conservation centre is just across the road. It depends what you are looking for, but this is a rare and accessible place to stay.

7.1 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Good Beach location

Beach location

Food and service

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

A ROCHA, PERFECT VACATION CENTRE

•The location is good, quiet and serene; away from the daily life bustles & hustles, a place to forget all your worries and trials. And there is no TV or Radio, but there is internet, but confined near the reception or dinning zone alone. So if you are into the digital entertainment, have your laptop or portable BT speaker; but WHY when all you need is to detoxify the mind? •It is only 85m to the beach and the beach is great... Relieves seeing the ocean in its playful form, like a child the waves are so cheeky. •The architecture of the buildings is superb; know that ancient simple interior designs that are classical? I must put up a mancave that resembles my MIDA unit that I called home for the 3 nights. And the units are not many by the way - they are few, so no fear of large population... Is a pure vacation centre. •Communal meals; I loved this so much, unlike current cases where we are more private, at A ROCHA the meals are served in a dining area at a specific time and all present join to eat. We got an opportunity to interact and know about each other in detail... Was awesome. A ROCHA, a place to visit always when free.

My stay was limited. Wishing had taken more time to enjoy there.

7.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Beachfront property

Had a really relaxed time here. Perfect if you want a location close to the beach

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Great location. Very accommodating and friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. We absolutely loved it.

Lovely location. Right on the marine reserve with crystal clear waters and white sand beaches. Close enough to Watamu main beach and other fun activity sites. We loved the that it was a conservation centre!

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

quiet and simple very good to relax

very simple but still comfortable. close the beach and to the watersport center. food was good

it s more like an hostel. meals are included but no choice and no drink on sale

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Great spot for kite surfers and nature lovers

Amazing location for accessing beach for kite surfing, staff were lovely and was was basic but tasty! Will be back for sure

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Superb

The location is beautifully located just a minute walk to the beach, immersed in nature, with lovely staff.

I can only mention it would have been perfect if there had been WiFi access from the room. Even so, the common areas have stable internet access, available for everyone to use, including a lovely terrace with a beautiful sea view.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Superb

The staff were wonderful and the location is amazing - under a minute to a beautiful beach

7.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Great for local travelers and long term visitors in Kenya!

The location is fantastic and most of the staff were incredibly helpful. I loved that we could get nutritious and delicious food at A Rocha (brekkie, lunch and dinner). Rooms were rustic and basic but perfect.

I found the hostel and staff were more geared towards longtime travelers in Kenya or people very familiar with the area. The airport transport that we had pre-organised was over 30min late and because there's no WiFi at the airport/I didn't have a local sim, I wasn't sure if they had forgotten me or if there was another issue. Again, when trying to book flights there was an issue and I needed to speak to the airline. No-one was able to assist in using a phone/calling and the WiFi connection was intermittent. These were issues that I could have easily avoided had I had a local number or been familiar with the payment system in Kenya.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kenya?

The average price for a rental in Kenya is £52 per night. This rental is £24 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.

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A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre

Bed and Breakfast in Kenya

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre

Bed and Breakfast in Kenya

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kenya?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre pet friendly?

What amenities are available at A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre?

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