Vatama is a small Kenyan resort on the Indian Ocean coast, in ninety kilometers north of Mombasa. It is more famous, and it became popular, from the fact that in its surroundings there is a first created in Kenya, the marine national park WATAMU MARINE NATIONAL PARK.
Despite her, relatively, small sizes, there are about one and a half hundred different hotels (mostly small) and villas of villas in which tourists stop from different parts of our planet. These are mainly people who make independent travels because it cannot be said that the massive tourist industry is developed. From Russia, to acquire a tour in Kenya, in particular Watama, in small travel companies. Although, in truth, it can be done independently, and it is significantly saving, if you come to this issue in advance. As for hotels themselves at this resort, you can choose both budgetary and more comfortable, with a large spectrum of services and services.
One of the major, and possibly the largest (by number of numbers) is TEMPLE POINT RESORT.,
which is on the cape between the ocean and the bay Mida Creek..
The whole bay, almost completely, is located on the territory of the National Park, which I mentioned earlier. The hotel has more hundreds of numbers, different in class and the number of living.
The rooms are decorated in a traditional African style and are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a telephone, a minibar and other blessings of civilization. Some rooms have access to the balcony overlooking the ocean, the bay or a tropical garden, in which the entire territory is driving.
If necessary, the room can install an extra bed or a crib. Accommodation for children under the age of six, is free. It should be added that, if necessary, you can order a child care service or nanny. For the convenience of living, the kitchen has a kettle and a refrigerator. And in the modern bathroom there is all the necessary toiletries and a hairdryer for drying hair. For newlyweds, a specially cooked room is provided.
You can choose the type of power, depending on your preference, full or half board. The hotel has a wonderful restaurant. Clubhouse.,
Working on the "buffet" principle (for those who chose a full board) and the provided menu. The kitchen is quite diverse and tasty. Upon request, it is possible to order a special diet menu. In the bar Temple Point,
You will be offered exotic cocktails, refreshments or alcoholic beverages. Here you can spend great time, admiring the Bay of Mid Creek and the beauty of the park. If desired, all ordered in the restaurant or bar, dishes and drinks can be delivered directly to the room.
A little about what is located on the hotel itself. First of all, this is a beautiful pool, working all year round.
For a comfortable stay, there are chaise lounges and umbrellas for the shade, as well as small terraces.
In addition, the terraces for recreation are located in the garden, where you can retire to read an interesting book or engage in your affairs.
I must say that in public places there are free Wi-Fi access to the Internet, so there will be no problems in communication, with loved ones or friends. The hotel has a banquet and conference halls that can be used if there is such a need. And in the business center it is calmly working, solving professional issues that sometimes arise from businessmen during the rest.
There is a spa on site that offers a full range of cosmetic procedures, including a hydromassage bath and a massage room,
Rather, the gazebo is rather than on the office, in the usual understanding of this word. The modern fitness center will help bring your figure.
Once indirectly affected the issue of sports, he will tell you about what is available to tourists. First of all, the tennis court, which can use everyone.
Table tennis, billiards, darts. For more active - cycling and beach volleyball.
There are necessary equipment for water sports, such as diving, windsurfing, canoe (by the way, the Bay of Mid Creek for such a canoe walks is an excellent option).
As for additional services, you can name the following. Transfer in any direction, including the airport (surcharge), currency exchange for hotel, laundry and ironing, beauty salon and hairdresser. Those who wish to diversify their rest and get to know the attractions of Kenya, can contact the tour desk, where the full list of excursions and tours around the country will be offered. By the way, fifteen kilometers from the hotel are the ruins of the old city of Jedi, who can be visited by independently using bikes.
I almost forgot about fishery lovers. You can agree on the holding of ocean fishing, which will be truly unforgettable.
I must say that the staff of this hotel does not speak Russian. To communicate you will need to know, at least elementary expressions in English, German or Italian.
The beach, on the entire coast of this resort, is ideal for recreation with children, since the seabed is not only rather small at a large distance from the coast, but also hides the ocean waves with a coral reef, which allows you to swim even during the storm.
Here is an approximate description of the hotel TEMPLE POINT RESORT. . But besides him, as I said, there are many other, quite decent and decent hotels, and with much lower prices of residence. For example [b] HEMINGWAYS WATAMU,
Which not only organizes a good rest for their guests, but also excellent ocean fishing. I think you yourself guessed about it from his name, which wears the name of the great writer Hemingway, a large amateur of this type of rest.
You can relax well in a small but cozy MAWE RESORT WATAMU BOUTIQUE HOTEL,
Located on the coast of the ocean, with a beautiful view of a small coral island, which during the low tide can be reached, almost, by land.
This list can be continued for a long time, I can say that all of them unites the beautiful nature and goodwill personnel (unfortunately not knowing Russian).