Watamu Sardegna 2
Jacaranda Beach Resort is located 8 km from the village, 13 km from Malindi, and 125 km from Mombasa Airport. Three saltwater swimming pools, a cozy library, and a wellness center offering professional massages are just a few of the amenities available at the resort
Highlights:
- Located on Sardegna 2, one of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya
- A renowned resort under excellent Italian management, famous for its extraordinary location within a protected Marine Reserve and set against one of Kenya’s most breathtaking coastlines, the iconic ‘Sardegna 2’. Right by the hotel, a strip of pristine white sand stretches into the ocean, emerging during low tide to create a spectacular landscape of small white atolls reachable on foot. A long fringe of palm trees completes this paradisiacal setting, offering unique and privileged swimming conditions unlike any other area on Kenya’s north coast. The resort spans over 50,000 m² of lush tropical gardens adorned with multicolored bougainvillea. Its vast extension, the pristine surrounding environment, and the Italian hospitality make it ideal for those seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday in touch with nature. For nightlife lovers, Malindi—with its casino, discos, and trendy clubs popular with the local Italian community—is just a 30-minute taxi ride away (€15/20 each way). Alternatively, the closer town of Watamu is reachable in 15 minutes (€10/15 each way) or via organized evening excursions arranged by the resort staff.
Location
Watamu, 7 km from the town center, in the ‘Sardegna 2’ area, directly on the beach, 13 km from Malindi and 125 km from Mombasa Airport.
The Beach
A stretch of white sand extending for over 9 km, with 150 m directly in front of the hotel. It is fully equipped with umbrellas, sunbeds, and beach towels at your disposal. The area is subject to the tide phenomenon, which shifts every six hours, ensuring easy swimming throughout most of the day.
The rooms
96 Classic Garden View rooms (up to 42 m², max 4 adults), decorated in traditional style and featuring private bathrooms, hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, safety deposit box, mini-fridge with daily replenishment of 2 bottles of water, and a terrace, balcony, or shared patio. Promo rooms are available with the same features as Classic rooms for early bird bookings. Available at a supplement: 16 Beach Garden View rooms located in the blocks on the front line of the beach (max 3 adults) and 20 Privilege rooms (including 4 Jack Superior rooms 10m from the pool and 40m from the beach, and 16 Ocean View Beach rooms directly on the shore with front-facing views, assigned on-site based on availability). Privilege rooms include a fruit basket upon arrival, daily mini-bar replenishment with local soft drinks, and room service (at an extra charge) with a dedicated menu.
Restaurants and Bar
1 main buffet restaurant and, upon reservation and at an additional charge, the possibility of private beach dinners. 2 bars, including one on the beach. The Full Board treatment with drinks included during meals features: a welcome cocktail; buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner with soft drinks served by the glass (wine, beer, and spirits excluded); tea time at 5:00 PM with coffee, Kenyan tea, and pastries; late breakfast from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the main bar; fruit snacks at the beach bar and aperitif snacks before lunch and dinner; water dispensers by the glass available at both bars from 10:00 AM to midnight; daily in-room replenishment of one 500 ml bottle of mineral water per guest (up to three bottles per room).
Services
3 saltwater swimming pools equipped with umbrellas, sunbeds, and beach towels; TV room, billiards, an amphitheater for performances, a small library, and free Wi-Fi in common areas. Available at an extra charge: a boutique specializing in high-quality local crafts and antiques, medical service (external, on request), laundry, currency exchange, and a wellness center with massage treatments. The staff organizes Swahili language and local cooking classes, evening outings to Malindi and Watamu (at a fee, subject to a minimum number of participants), and evening shows featuring Maasai, Giriama dancers, and acrobats. A Catholic Mass with local Gospel songs is held on Sunday afternoons. Once a week, guests can visit the Jacaranda Primary and Nursery School, built and donated to the local community by the resort owners. Additionally, a White Beach Party is organized one evening per week.
Sport
palestra, ping-pong, aquagym, aerobica, beach volley and beach tennis (rackets available on request). Available nearby at an extra charge: kitesurfing, windsurfing, diving, and snorkeling centers. Malindi Golf Club, featuring a 9-hole course, is located 15 km away.