Butah Gardens Watamu: Rooms, Prices 2026/2027, Pool & What to Expect

Butah Gardens is a quiet garden hotel with a swimming pool in Gede, Watamu, right next to Mida Creek on the Kenyan coast. A double room with breakfast costs KSh 5,000 to KSh 9,000 a night depending on the season and room type. It has a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, secure parking and a conference hall, and you can book it on WatamuPulse.

Butah Gardens at a glance

• Name: Butah Gardens (Butah Gardens Watamu)
• Type: Garden hotel with swimming pool and restaurant
• Location: Gede, Watamu, Kilifi County, next to Mida Creek
• Rooms: Standard and Deluxe, all bed & breakfast, with half board and full board available
• Price: from KSh 5,000 a night for 2 people with breakfast (Standard, Jan–Jul)
• Good for: couples, families, groups, business meetings and team building
• Facilities: swimming pool, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, Smart TV, ample parking, conference hall
• Contacts: +254 703 509 424, +254 713 196 628, butahgardens@gmail.com, butahgardens.com

Where is Butah Gardens?

Butah Gardens is in Gede (Gedi), Watamu, on the edge of Mida Creek, a short drive from Watamu beach, Watamu Marine Park and the Gede Ruins. The hotel sits in a calm area full of palm trees and gardens, away from the busy beach road. It's a good base if you want peace and quiet but still want to reach the beach and Watamu town quickly.

Rooms at Butah Gardens

Standard Room

A bright, clean double room with a comfortable bed and mosquito net, an en-suite bathroom, Smart TV and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included.

Deluxe Room

A more spacious room with its own sitting area, Smart TV, en-suite bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included.

Butah Gardens prices 2026/2027 (Kenya residents)

Prices are per room per night in Kenya shillings. BB = bed & breakfast, HB = half board (breakfast + dinner), FB = full board (all meals).

Standard Room

| Season | Single BB | Double BB | Double HB | Double FB | | -------------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | | 5 Jan – 31 Jul | 3,500 | 5,000 | 7,500 | 10,000 | | 1 Aug – 30 Nov | 4,000 | 6,000 | 8,500 | 11,000 | | 1 Dec – 20 Dec | 4,500 | 7,000 | 8,500 | 11,500 | | 21 Dec – 3 Jan | 5,000 | 8,000 | 10,500 | 13,000 |

Deluxe Room

| Season | Single BB | Double BB | Double HB | Double FB | | -------------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | | 5 Jan – 31 Jul | 4,500 | 6,000 | 8,500 | 11,000 | | 1 Aug – 30 Nov | 5,000 | 7,000 | 9,500 | 12,000 | | 1 Dec – 20 Dec | 5,500 | 8,000 | 10,500 | 13,000 | | 21 Dec – 3 Jan | 6,000 | 9,000 | 11,500 | 14,000 |

Children: 0–3 years stay free. A child of 4–12 sharing with 2 adults pays 50% of the adult single rate. Children in their own room pay 75% of the adult single rate each.

Rates are from Butah Gardens' 2026/2027 rate sheet and can change. Always check the price when you book.

Swimming pool and gardens

The swimming pool is the heart of Butah Gardens, surrounded by sun loungers, umbrellas, palm trees and green gardens. It's a calm place to spend the afternoon after the beach or a trip on Mida Creek.

Food and restaurant

The restaurant serves Kenyan coast (Swahili) and international dishes made with local ingredients. Breakfast is included with every room, and you can add dinner (half board) or all meals (full board).

Things to do from Butah Gardens

• Sunset dhow cruise on Mida Creek
• Snorkeling and diving in Watamu Marine Park
• Village walks and local market tours around Gede
• Gede Ruins, the old Swahili town in the forest nearby
• Birthday and special celebrations, arranged by the hotel team

Conference hall for meetings and team building

Butah Gardens has an air-conditioned conference hall for company meetings, workshops and team building in Watamu.

• Full day: KSh 3,000 per person (10 o'clock tea and snacks, buffet lunch with a soft drink, 4 o'clock tea)
• Half day: KSh 2,500 per person (10 o'clock tea and snacks plus lunch)
• Included: free Wi-Fi, pen, writing pad, flip chart and 2 bottles of water per person

How to book Butah Gardens

You can book Butah Gardens on WatamuPulse and pay safely with M-Pesa. For conference and group bookings, the hotel asks for a deposit of at least 50% before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Butah Gardens located? Butah Gardens is in Gede (Gedi), Watamu, Kilifi County, Kenya, next to Mida Creek and a short drive from Watamu beach and the Gede Ruins.

How much is a room at Butah Gardens Watamu? A double room with breakfast costs from KSh 5,000 (Standard, January to July) up to KSh 9,000 (Deluxe, Christmas and New Year) per night.

Does Butah Gardens have a swimming pool? Yes. Butah Gardens has an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, open to all guests.

Is breakfast included at Butah Gardens? Yes. All room prices include breakfast, and half board or full board can be added.

Does Butah Gardens have Wi-Fi and parking? Yes. There is free Wi-Fi in the rooms and plenty of free secure parking.

Can children stay at Butah Gardens? Yes. Children up to 3 years stay free, and children aged 4 to 12 sharing with two adults pay half the adult single rate.

Does Butah Gardens have a conference hall? Yes. The air-conditioned conference hall costs KSh 3,000 per person for a full day and KSh 2,500 for a half day, with meals included.

How do I book Butah Gardens? Book online on WatamuPulse, or call the hotel on +254 703 509 424 or +254 713 196 628.

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