Rock and Sea Resort

We had booked 3 nights to end our honeymoon in Kenya and were impressed by the description, pictures and reviews online however the reality was very different. The rooms were dirty, there are rusty nails hanging out of the decking, the decking next to our suite was rotten, there are holes in the roof for monkeys to come in, the bed was infested with giant ants, there were holes in the mosquito nets and the staff are hostile and unfriendly. We were told that the reason for all of the above was that the hotel is an “eco lodge” which seemed dismissive of our concerns. When we eventually decided to leave a day early due to the multitude of problems (and the way the staff reacted when we raised them) the owner could be heard over the phone to the manager threatening that we needed to “keep quiet”. This hotel is in a beautiful setting and has the raw materials to be lovely but the maintenance/cleanliness of the rooms and the customer service left a lot to be desired, especially considering the price.

This is actually a rating of 2020 . I went for my birthday here and never imagined would be overcharged for a property for over 300 USD a night and not get power / and basic facilities . Came back without staying the same night and wasted over 700 USD The manager is sweet but these people do not know what is the worth serving customer for the money they charge Kindly check the place before booking and please do not get carried away by instagram pictures !

We stayed at The Rock and Sea in March 2022. Everything was amazing! The staff is friendly and so helpful! We arrived with not much of a plan but we were able to get help setting up a driver to take us to the snake farm and the Gede Ruins. The water taxi is a lovely way to get to the other side of the creek. The Dhow boat excursion was the best!! Such a lovely way to spend a whole day and one of our favorite memories of the trip. We stayed in the Baobab Bubble Lodge and it was a unique experience. We felt like we had plenty of privacy and loved watching the monkeys play in the trees above us and waking up to the creek lapping on the beach below us. The staff also helped my now fiancé propose by taking lots of photos of us during the proposal. We couldn't have asked for a better adventure and have nothing but wonderful things to say about The Rock and Sea resort!!

We just returned after a stayed 3 nights at R&S . What an amazing experience ! Everything was perfect and beyond our expectations. Accommodation - the Bubble experience was surreal . Luckily we had some rain one day and watching it from the Bubble was awesome. We then transferred into the main suite ( Honeymoon) which was extra ordinary ! Very rustic but exceptionally spacious , high comfort levels and awesome views. Staff - the staff to guest ratio is generous so there was always someone available to attend to our needs. Nothing was too much trouble - we asked for massages and private yoga lessons and both were readily arranged. Food - as we are vegan we asked for speciality items like Tofu , Quinoa, humous , avocado etc . The chefs were very obliging and ensured all our needs were catered for. There are too many staff to individually mention but Jane on reception is most approachable and ensured all services were coordinated. Stefano the GM ( owner ) is forever available and extremely helpful and honest. Dhow safari - we took a day excursion which was very exciting and fun. Sadly we didn’t see dolphins but the snorkelling and swim in the sea was great. Overall - magical and truly boutique experience - beyond our expectations. We will definitely return and strongly recommend this place. Just book it !

A lovely gem in Watamu...the owner and staff are very hospitable and one feels at home! There is so much to do whether you're alone or with kids. There's a saline pool (best ever) and a jacuzzi next to the pool next time the bar....this makes up for the lack of a beach where you can play. If you want a run on the beach, you get out to access the public beach. They have a boat that takes you to the other side of the beach where you can take a tuktuk to Watamu Village. Breakfast is included in the package and it's a la carte. The meals are okay, nothing to write home about. My favorite room is definitely the Imperial Banda (stunning ocean views) and the Baobab Bubble (on the mangrove)---actually each room has its specialty. The WiFi is excellent and works from anywhere in the resort.

On arrival we were greeted by Stefano, the owner, who gave a short brief of the day. We embarked on Pepo Huru and went to see the dolphins, great experience. Afterwards we went snorkeling and saw so many colorful fish. Lunch was served in the restaurant of Rock and Sea resort, the 4 course lunch was outstanding! The view from the restaurant is spectacular. In the afternoon we sailed thought the creek, took another swim, relaxed, saw the flamingos and the day ended with a beautiful sundowner. An activity not to miss while in Watamu.

We had to make a last minute booking because of mishap on previous travel plans. We called and luckily they had availability Having not much expectation, we were impressed by what we got. My husband and I stayed at the amazing Imperial Banda...it was awesome we almost conceived a 3rd born. Beautiful views of the sea right from the room. Gazing at the stars by night. My boys stayed right next at the King suite Banda. We all did not want to leave when our time was up! We shall be back. Did I say the staff are amazing? And the owner Stephan was at hand as well to assist with anything literally anything

Non per tutti ma di una bellezza sconvolgente. Non era la giornata ideale per passare una giornata in questo luogo incantato in quanto era nuvolosa e per nostra fortuna ancora fuori stagione, specifico che non abbiamo soggiornato ma solo usufruito della piscina , del trasporto da Lichthaus e di un ottimo pranzo, ma abbiamo potuto vedere tutta la struttura in quanto soli e accompagnati dal gentilissimo titolare Stefano. Cura nei dettagli, stanze bellissime, zona relax e massaggi con vista perdifiato, le Bubble Room, la roccia ripulita con il ristorante sopra con vista a 360 gradi dalle mangrovie all'oceano, possibilità di belle passeggiate sulla spiaggia bianca praticamente esclusiva .Bellissima esperienza in un luogo incantevole.

Pit stop durante un’escursione in barca siamo stati subito rapiti da questo eco lodge raffinatissimo completamente avvolto dalla natura in una delle più belle location di Watamu. Abbiamo pranzato nel bellissimo ed eccellente ristorante, poi ci siamo rilassati nello spazio piscina dopodiché non potevamo non chiedere al patron Stefano che insieme a Sara hanno creato quest’angolo paradisiaco, di visitare una delle loro bubble lodge. Che dire : di questa vacanza ci rimarrà solo il rimpianto di non aver visto le stelle e la natura all’alba ed al tramonto in una delle loro “bolle” .