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Reviews of Mvuvi Lodge

Ocean Sport Road, 80202 Watamu, Kenya

#12 of 26 B&Bs and Inns in Watamu

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 87 B&B reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice pool Very quiet when we were there Walk to beach ,Hemingways

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    10
    Small place with a big heart ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have liked to have spent more time.

    What I liked Muwvi is an oasis. It has a story behind it that you need to discover for yourself. It has a heart for its visitors. It also responds to and respects the natural environment.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything you need.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable lodge, good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower and tap water is salty. Mattress is overused. I would book again, not budget room.

    Staff is super friendly. They organise for you whatever you like. The property is lovely, very chill vibes. Location is great, walking distance to shops, restaurants, beach !

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    10
    Peaceful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were lovely. There was an odd smell in the upstairs twin room but not within the downstairs double rooms.

    Staff are wonderful and go over and beyond for guests! Peaceful and quiet hotel

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    10
    Relaxation and serenity
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed in the twin room and it did not have air con, whereas the double rooms all seemed to have air con so this was the only downside. But there was a fan in the room, however this is not as good as having air con.

    Quiet, serene and relaxing away from the hassle and bustle! This is a wonderful place to stay if you are looking for some peace and relaxation within close proximity to the beach. They also have the swimming pool on site which is lovely.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was more than expected

    location, excellent food,staff and the owner Justin very friendly and helpful on every request. Area is safe and the beach only 3 minutes walking distance .

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff, including the owner, were friendly and helpful Working A/C and Wifi Plenty of hot water in the shower Bar onsite Quiet and calm neighborhood, not too far away to the Watamu Town Good size room with private terrace Clean pool and plenty of sunbeds Beautiful & safe private compound Delicious breakfast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best place to stay in Watamu by a mile. Very chilled, great breakfast, great restaurant and bar, good selection of games and entertainment, and the staff are incredible - super friendly and always going out of their way to help. Diana on the bar was a legend! Justin the owner always looking for ways to improve, which will be tough as Mvuvi is already 10/10.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Tastefully decorated and excellent atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bed was relatively small and might need a new mattress

    Mvuvi is a very pretty and small lodge, carefully kept and tastefully decorated. The staff is very friendly and accommodating to the needs of the guest. Excellent customer service!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    A cute, chilled, affordable place to relax after a day exploring Watamu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air-con just fans but depending on time of year it is still comfortable.

    It’s a beautiful, traditionally styled, friendly staffed, quiet, homely little hideaway in the middle of Watamu, a perfect base for exploring the area and a short tactic/boda ride to beaches and nightspots.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    My stay at Mvuvi Lodge was just perfect. The place is really beautiful and relaxing. The staff is amazing : so kind, friendly, and always there to help you if you need anything. The food is excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent secluded lodge hotel for a romantic getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The sleeping area and room itself felt a little cramped with no real area for dipping into your suitcase.

    Lovely secluded and quiet. Use of private beach. Showers were excellent. Food was excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice staff, pool area was nice with a shaded area out of the sun. Good selection of drinks and music also.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    You came as a guest and left as a friend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, wonderful staff, very good food.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Very comfortable WELL priced gem just of the beaten track but still close to the action.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was great and clean. The only thing was the pool water that were so hot that one could not cool down at all. BUT that is due to the warm tropical climate and out of the Controle of the lodge. lol!

    This is just an amazing little hotel just of the beaten track and the major hotels with very easy access to the beach ( walking distance ) . The staff Justin ( Owner ) and Fransis (Barmen) went out of their way to always help. Fransis even made me and my wife a plate of fries 12:00 at night after the kitchen were closed. We returned very late after we went back to Mombasa to fetch our luggage that were left behind in Addis Ababa.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to the (public) beach is a bit of a walk / moto taxi ride

    Extremely friendly people, cosy place with few rooms, amazing food, chill vibes

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Incredible
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to water and power seems limited/ controlled and it can get a little loud some mornings (well, I don’t want to I wake up to loud conversations and this is what happened but don’t let this put you off)

    Everything- stunning, staff is friendly and attentive and it is never loud. This place is exactly what I needed and it is owned by a local family (this should be commonplace but coastal Kenya is very much neocolonized). They pay attention to details. It’s impossible to be here and not feel like you’re at the best joint in town.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    10
    10 out of 10! Tunaipenda Mvuvi / We love Mvuvi Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish the holiday never ends so I could stay there!

    It is a 10 out of 10 for this hidden gem in Watamu! Each and every part of our stay was absolutely stunning. From the moment we stepped in, we felt welcome as family. Staff is always there to help making you feel like at home at the same time. Food is simply the best you will eat in town (try the fish of the day or the Indian Ocean salad). Justin is an amazing host, he went well beyond his duties to make our stay unforgettable. The rooms are comfortable, nice and well equipped (beds have nets, too). The place itself is adorable, with a relaxing and cozy atmosphere. Apart from English and Swahili, Justin and his team all speak Italian, which is a plus. Should you be lucky enough to find availability, do not think of it twice and book ahead. Justin, thank you so much for having us, we loved every moment of our time at Mvuvi and will definitely be back. Asante sana! Daria, Simone, Davide and Elena from Italy

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    10
    Hidden gem with great food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great!

    Quiet resort tucked away with pool and bar and a great restaurant. It's quiet and relaxing. They show major sports events and only a short walk to the beach and dive centre.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    Good adress to have a very nice stay in a cosy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could start a bit earlier than 8:00

    Small place with few rooms and very nice setup

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn't like.

    Everything was perfect. The staff were amazing, food was great and the manager Justin was a lovely guy and really helpful. If I ever go back to Watamu I will definitely stay at Mvuvi Lodge.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Comfortable staying and great service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s just something about the place. Even if the bed sucked, we didn’t want to complain.

    Perfect location close to the beach, walking distance, and the comfortable atmosphere. Perfect place for a couple who want to relax and not be disturbed. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    10
    We had an awesome time and didn’t want to leave!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike at all.

    What a fantastic find. A home away from home atmosphere and couldn’t fault. Friendly staff who were so accommodating. Everyone knows your name and its like being part of the family. Delicious food and cocktails… cool vibe, and a chilled place to relax. Nothing is too much trouble. Air conditioning and WiFi. Sun loungers are great and beds are so comfy. A masseur is on standby if needed and she’s brilliant. Will definitely be back. Thanks to everyone at Mvuvi Lodge 😃😃

    Stayed in July 2023

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