Ocean Sports Resort Watamu

If you are looking for a relaxed and friendly taste of Africa, then look no further than Ocean Sports Resort. We are proud to be one of the most established hotels in Watamu Bay, one of the finest spots for a Beach Holiday in Kenya. Whether you see yourself sipping cocktails and soaking up the sun from the comfort of our beach-front bar, or hurtling through the Arabuko Sokoke Forest on a mountain bike, Ocean Sports Resort offers something for everyone.

Ocean standard rooms

Ocean Sports has 19 Standard Sea View rooms and 7 Garden View rooms. These are all beautifully spaced out ensuring peace and privacy. Each room has a veranda and en suite bathroom with hot showers, towels and toiletries. Twin, double and triple rooms are available and extra beds or cots can be added for children. All rooms are air conditioned and beds have mosquito nets. There is a room safe for valuables, and laundry service available at a small extra cost.

Ocean family rooms

Although most of our Standard Rooms are large enough to fit extra beds for children, we also have a Family Room which gives you more space and privacy. This consists of two connected rooms with a shared bathroom.

Ocean suite

The Luxury Suite is a two story room with large sliding glass doors ensuring the best views of the ocean and plenty of light. The spacious bedroom is on the ground floor with an en suite bathroom with bath and shower and a private veranda. Upstairs there is a seating area and balcony; fridge, kettle and tea and coffee making facilities.

The beach house

Big game fishing

Watamu is a fisherman’s paradise. Come and enjoy big-game fishing in one of the most beautiful places in the world! The 3 boats that fish out of Ocean Sports all have years of experience in big game fishing in this part of the Indian Ocean. They are all owner-run with highly professional crews. Our clean, clear waters are world famous for Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Swordfish, Sailfish and many different game fish. With deep water just a short distance off-shore, prime fishing can be had at a very close range. Half and Full-day charters are available with a beach pick-up right in front of the Hotel. The season runs from mid July through to the end of April.

Scuba diving

Ocean Sports Resort is situated in one of the most unspoiled underwater reserves in the world. Since fishing is not allowed in the Watamu National Marine Park, it is a safe haven and breeding ground for numerous species of fish. At Ocean Sports there is a professional PADI accredited dive company on site to organise and oversee your diving trips. Our dive instructors have local knowledge unrivalled by anyone else on the coast and are able to arrange the best dives to suit your level and requirements.

Ocean legend

‘Ocean Legend’ is the Hotel’s boat on Mida Creek and is available to hire, with crew, for any of the following excursions:

Creek Fishing – cruise around the beautiful creek and fish for Trevally, Barracuda, Jacks and Mangrove Snapper to name a few. Tackle and rods provided.

Birdwatching – Come and see the many different species of birds on the Creek from the waters of their natural habitat. A specialist Bird Guide is available to book.

Sundowner or Picnic Boat Trips – Order a cool box of drinks and choose a selection of delicious bitings from the Ocean Sports menu and these can be packed for an unbeatable sundown experience afloat on Mida Creek.

Water-sports

Kayaks, windsurfs, and standup paddle boards are available for hire from the hotel. Paddle around the headland or in the calm waters in front of Ocean Sports. With the water so clear, you often spot turtles and rays, especially from the paddle boards. Morris, our windsurfing instructor is also available to give lessons. Watamu is a kitesurfers’ paradise. The calm waters and seasonal winds make it the best destination to learn and master the sport. Equipment is available to hire and lessons can be arranged with highly professional instructors from Tribe Water Sports. Snorkelling is a must-do activity for all who visit Watamu. The huge array of tropical fish & coral is simply spectacular. Dolphins can sometimes be spotted and travelling to the reef in a glass bottom boat is an experience in itself.

Club-sports

The hotel has a tennis and squash court, as well as rackets and balls for guests’ use. Both games, as well as hockey are played on a weekly basis, you’re welcome to join in and meet the resident members. Beach games, such as volleyball, cricket, ultimate Frisbee and touch rugby are also often organized.

For kids

Ocean Sports has always been a family friendly hotel. Located on 14 acres, the majority of which is still indigenous bush, our prime, beach front location and large gardens make it the perfect place for any child to explore. You won’t find a ‘kids club’ here showing endless cartoons, instead, each child is given a challenge on arrival, a check list of 50 things to do at Ocean Sports where we take full advantage of the nature and wildlife which surrounds us. The hotel has chickens, ducks and quail; guinea fowl roam the gardens. Plated lizards can be seen sunbathing on the rocks and bush babies and night jars heard in the evenings. Your children will leave Ocean Sports having learnt and seen a great deal, and usually with a host of new friends.

Weddings

The stunning deck with its brilliant view of the Indian Ocean makes Ocean Sports a picture perfect place to get married. Being a small and personal hotel means that we are flexible and able to ensure the day goes exactly as you decide. Flowers, music, menus and a venue to suit you and your partner can be arranged. With the friendly and professional staff, you and your guests will be well looked after and given a very special day. As well as the hotel’s great location, Kenya is a brilliant destination for your family and friends to enjoy a holiday.

Ocean sports restaurant

For many years, every Sunday Ocean Sports serves a traditional Curry Buffet with a selection of salads to start and deserts to finish. It has become a weekly tradition and people as far as Mombasa come up for the day to enjoy a delicious and relaxed lunch on our beautiful deck overlooking the Watamu Marine Park. Fresh seafood and locally grown fruit and vegetables flavored with local herbs and spices are the main features that make up the simple menus. Florian and his enthusiastic team create daily specials using the freshest produce available, often with a distinct ‘French twist’. A wood burning pizza oven on site ensures there is something for everybody; doubling up to bake homemade French bread and croissants daily. The food is complemented by a well rounded, comprehensive wine list.

Ian’s bar

Recline with a cold beer or tropical cocktail at the most relaxing and uniquely intriguing beach bar on the Kenyan coast. Steeped in history and with unrivalled views of the Indian Ocean, Ian’s Bar at Ocean Sports Resort is the stuff of legend. No beach holiday in Kenya would be the same without it.