Pole Pole House, Watamu, Kenya

Email: bookings@bookingsmgt.co.ke
Telephone: +254 724 348088
P.O BOX 3330213
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Pole Pole Beach House an intimate beach resort and secluded beach hotel on one of the most remote and unspoiled islands of Watamu island, a small fishing town 100kms of Mombasa and 15km of Malindi, Kenya. Pole Pole House offers just 8 luxury beach villas hidden among the palms and each beach house just a few steps from a pristine white beach....

Pole Pole Why us

Dreaming of a remote escape to snorkel warm, turquoise waters, be pampered by personal service and indulge in gourmet dining at every meal? You’ve found your place in the Watamu Islands, The Remote Pole Pole Beach House offers a relaxing natural environment so you can really unplug and focus on the big decisions at hand, like plunge pool or beach, dive or kayak? Days are filled with Swahili-inspired gourmet meals served in a variety of locations around the beach Resort including on the deck of your beach villa beachfront at the Main restaurant, on the oceanfront deck or packed as a picnic....

Activities and Meals

Escape to Pole Pole for a menu inspired by our chefs’ rich experience throughout the Indian Ocean, each dish is balanced, nourishing, and full of fresh Swahili flavor. The delicious a-la-carte menu from light bites to tame your craving or Swahili inspired meals showcases the best produce and ingredients from the region. Our drinks menu is big and bold! From bubbles to beers – you’re sure to find something new to try. Check out our curated cocktails like the passion drunken Coconut or refreshing Elixir of Life. Beers include Kenyan -famous favorites to our international wine menu has something for everyone. Go all out - try 5 different cocktails from our curated collection! Speak to one of our team members on arrival for information. Choose to dine in our open restaurant, poolside or in one of our many relaxed areas. Inspired by our chefs’ rich experience throughout the Mombasa and Malindi each dish is balanced, nourishing, and full of fresh flavors. The menu is complemented by an extensive beverage menu with an international wine list, beers, and handcrafted tropical cocktails.

Pole Pole is home to Watamu first beachfront spa just metres from the ocean’s edge on a sweep of soft white sand. Our award-winning spa has rejuvenated countless guests and honeymooners. Pole Pole graceful make-up is complimented by a blend of traditional and contemporary design, with spa staff trained to benchmarked standards. The most incredible spa special awaits you at Pole Pole Spa. Our Ultimate Spa Special is the perfect way to make the most of your tropical Watamu escape, you'll receive a 50-minute treatment every day of your stay, no matter how long you're staying with us at a cost. You'll be able to choose from massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, wraps, scrubs & waxing. Be sure to book your Ultimate Spa Package when making your reservation.

Pole Pole Wedding

If you are thinking about or planning your elopement or destination wedding in Watamu Let us eliminate the stress and help you plan your perfect day. Pole Pole is an intimate and unique tropical escape – voted as “Top 100 Best islands in the World” by Australian Traveler Magazine. It is a perfect spot for the Watamu wedding of your dreams! Exchange your vows on the sands of a deserted beach, before a tropical sunset or under the southern stars. You needn’t decide until you get here. Elope or reserve the entire resort for your friends and loved ones. Invite the choir from nearby Watamu Village, choose traditional decorations and tropical flowers or summon a guard of Masai warriors. A Wedding or Vow Renewal at Pole Pole is yours to create – and we are here to make it as personal, unique or elaborate as you are.

Watamu Island – Kenya

Enchanting crystal-clear waters protected by a coral reef, with white sandy beaches that stretch hundreds of kilometers: This is Watamu Island an old fishing village on the Indian Ocean, in southeast Kenya. Watamu is located around 100km (62 miles) up the coast from Kenya’s second city, Mombasa and Watamu has long been known for its rich Swahili culture and its history....

Watamu History

According to archaeological findings, Watamu is said to have been inhabited from as far back as the 13th Century. The famous Gedi ruins is an indication of life in Watamu in those eras as the Gedi people’s sea port was in the Mida creek at a deep-water place called Sita.

Weather and getting to watamu

Watamu is a charming slice of coastline. The town has its own marine national park. Besides having natural endowments, magnificent dining scene, Watamu also makes it easy to explore the nearby Gede ruins, Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve and the waterways of Mida Creek. Watamu’s main economic activities are tourism and fishing. Getting to Watamu is easy. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is a major hub for international airlines and from there it is an easy 45-minute flight to Malindi airport on coast. There are daily flights available with Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Air Kenya and Fly 540. The flight is very scenic, passing over the expanse of Tsavo East and West National Parks enroute to the descent to Malindi by the Indian Ocean. Watamu is just 30 minutes from the airport and a taxi from Malindi to Watamu will cost between 5000 Kenya Shillings Alternatively pre-book a transfer via our hotel, you can also fly from Nairobi to the coastal city of Mombasa. From Mombasa International Airport you can drive around two hours’ drive to Watamu, which is a scenic drive along the coast passing through sisal plantations and crossing beautiful Kilifi creek. Once in Watamu getting around is easy. There are taxis available locally at affordable rates which can be booked via Pole Pole hotel or from the staff at watamu car rental or can be called from restaurants. Bikes can be hired locally and are a fantastic way of exploring the surrounding area. You can also explore the local area on foot via the beaches or through town.

Watamu has two rainy seasons – a short rainy season in November and December and a long rainy season from April through June which starts sprinkles by end of March, with May being considered the wettest month. During the long rainy season, heavy downpours are expected in the afternoon in comparison to less frequent and lighter showers during the short rainy season.
We consider July through October to be the best time to visit Watamu, as this is the longest dry season with cool coastal conditions and the skies are clear and sunny, but Watamu is a beautiful coastal destination no matter when you visit. The second dry and humid season is much shorter and lasts from January to February and early parts of March. The Indian Ocean coastline tends to be more humid that inland areas and average annual temperatures are generally in the lower to mid-80s degrees Fahrenheit (26-30 Celsius) during the day and lower to mid-70s degrees Fahrenheit (21-24 Celsius) at night. January to March are the warmest months, with daytime temperatures in the lower 90’s Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) and the coolest months are July and August with average temperatures in the lower-80s Fahrenheit (27 Celsius) during the day.

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Watamu Beach

Watamu beach has a unique coastline. The beaches are lined with tiny deserted islands. There are also sandbars that offer walkways to the islands. The white sand beaches are sprinkled with hermit crabs, starfish and more. The long beach has a shallow reef where you can enjoy snorkeling, see rays, octopus, deals and colorful fish.

At the southern end of Watamu beach lies Mida Creek and Watamu Marine Park. It is a quiet place of weaverbirds, crayfish and black kite, where the village life remains little unchanged from this century to the net. The marine park is a 90-mile stretch of ocean where coral reefs form the backbone. The park resides 1000 different species of fish including whale shark, manta ray, dugong and Olive, Ridley and Hawksbill turtle. It is considered as one of the best parks in snorkeling and diving in the coast of East Africa, and it is also rated as the third best beach in Africa, the Park has a crystal-clear water and silver sand beaches.

This organization protects approximately 50 green turtles which lay eggs on Watamu Beach. The centre educates the local community about the fragile nature of sea turtles. It is worth the visit. Visitors can see turtles being treated for injury or illness and also learn about these beautiful creatures.

Watamu Marine Park is second only to the Great Barrier Reef for the extensive list of aquatic species.  Now a protected UNESCO heritage site. Watamu Marine Park is a one the best places to snorkel or dive in Africa.  The reef lies 300m out to sea but even inside the reef you will be able to spot a huge number of different tropical fish.  Outside the reef there is a sharp drop into the Barracuda Channel where you will find shark, whale, manta ray and other larger forms of ocean-going life.  Watamu beach was voted one of the best beaches in the world. Please snorkel or dive with care, as the increase in tourism is damaging the fragile reef system which we need to traverse with care and keep protected

As the great saying goes, when was the last time you did something for the first time? In Watamu’s prime kite conditions, take this opportunity to try something completely new and exciting with a three-day beginner kite-surf course. Tribe also does lessons and equipment rentals, and is 300 metres from Treehouse on the beach

Have you ever dreamed of scuba diving in warm, tropical waters surrounded by brilliantly coloured tropical fish? Aqua Ventures offers both guided dives in the marine park, as well as the open-water PADI dive course. Aqua Ventures is the most experienced dive operation in Watamu with high safety standards - PADI and BSAC.

One may think that once you’ve seen one Kenyan beach you’ve seen them all; that would be a rather unfortunate assumption. About an hour and a half drive north of Watamu lies the untouched beaches of Che Shale, featuring completely unique landscapes, kite-surfing and a seafood restaurant featuring soft-shell crab.

Situated at the mouth of Mida Creek, it’s the perfect spot to watch the sun set over the creek. Lichthaus is Watamu’s most popular watering hole, which also serves simple yet delicious food. Most of our guests come to Watamu for a peaceful getaway, but if you like music and being social then you definitely don’t want to miss this vibe!

With a size of 420 km2 Arabuko-Sokoke Forest is the largest remaining section of dry coastal forest found in Eastern and Southern Africa. It is a unique habitat characterized by an enormous array of flora and fauna. It is a key site for the global survival of six bird species and three mammal species including the elephant shrew. The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Guides Association has several expert guides who can accompany you on your forest walks. They are expert ornithologists and can help visitors find and see some of the rare and unique birds of the forest. Over 260 species of birds have been recorded in the forest including the six globally threatened ones: or those less keen on "twitching" and ornithology the forest is also lovely for a walk, and exciting too, considering there is a resident herd of elephant and buffalo! If you are generally interested in nature or like hiking, biking and camping, Arabuko-Sokoke is a good destination for you. On the 4 km long Nature Trail which is close to the Forest Visitor Centre you can learn more about the unique features of Arabuko-Sokoke.

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