From the beautiful mangrove forests that surround the area to the crystal clear sparkling water of the Indian Ocean, Temple Point Resort provides a relaxing and tranquil stay right inside of a wildlife sanctuary. The sparkling turquoise water offers a spectacular coral reef filled with teeming aquatic life. Sit on the beach as you enjoy the spectacular tide pools created during low tides where you’ll see colorful fish, crabs, and morays up close in these microenvironments.

Choose from a variety of rooms located inside 20 beautiful bungalows with garden or bay views for the ultimate in serene settings. The surrounding area offers numerous activities from water sports to local culture and wildlife adventures. Enter the magical world of the nearby Mida Creek teeming with amazing lagoon life. Take a trip back in time as you enter the lost city of Gede, a once-thriving Swahili settlement now covered in beautiful baobab trees. Alternatively, wander amongst the tranquility of its ruined buildings abandoned in the 16th century.

Take in the spectacular panoramic view of the Mida Creek Lagoon at the Sunset Bar where you can enjoy a tropical cocktail in the warm African air. The Clubhouse Restaurant will fill your stomach with a fusion of African and international delicacies like sushi, prepared from fresh fish from the nearby Indian Ocean. Add romance to your stay at the Starlight Restaurant where you’ll enjoy authentic Italian pizza with an African twist, made right from the wooden stove. The hotel’s famed ‘African night’ occurs once a week at the Starlight for you to enjoy the rich history of the area. During the day you can satisfy your cravings at the Sunset Bistro before hitting the beach.

Watamu is awash with outdoor activities with water sports enthusiasts coming from all around to enjoy one of the best spots for kite surfing, sailboarding, boogie boarding, canoeing, and kayaking. Hop over to Watamu Marine National Park for snorkeling, diving, and dolphin watching tours to enjoy the local wildlife and serene natural settings.

The waters around the resort are ideal for big game fishing, where charter boats can be booked for a tailor-made fishing trip. Catamaran sailing is offered exclusively at Temple Point for you to hop on board the Gulliver and sail along the stunning Kenyan coastline accompanied by a professionally experienced crew to point out all the spectacular sites. Tour the historic Mombasa harbor and relax on the water as you sail past lone islands and white sandy beaches.