Stay With Us
Sleep where the forest meets the creek, and wake up to the sound of birds
A Restful Retreat With Purpose
Our accommodation is designed for travelers who want more than a bed they want a connection to place, people, and purpose. Every room is built with locally sourced, sustainable materials. Every staff member is from the surrounding community. Every night you stay funds mangrove restoration.
Whether you are a solo traveler seeking quiet, a couple on a romantic escape, a family on an eco-adventure, or a researcher needing a base for fieldwork, Prawns Lake offers comfort without compromising your values.
Fall asleep to the rustle of mangrove leaves. Wake up to kingfishers on your balcony. This is not just accommodation it is immersion.
What Makes Us Different
Eco-Conscious Design
Built with sustainable materials, solar power, rainwater harvesting, and natural ventilation to minimize our footprint.
Mangrove Views
Every room faces the creek or the restoration nursery. Wake up to birdsong and the green shimmer of mangrove leaves.
On-Site Dining
Enjoy fresh seafood and local cuisine at our waterfront restaurant, just steps from your room.
Nature at Your Door
Step outside for kayaking, birdwatching, and guided walks no transportation needed.
Stay Connected
Reliable Wi-Fi for remote workers and digital nomads who want productivity with a view.
Community Integration
Your stay directly funds restoration work and employs local staff hospitality with impact.
Choose Your Space
Creek View Room
Spacious room with a private balcony overlooking the mangrove creek. King bed, ensuite bathroom with solar-heated water, and morning birdwatching from your deck.
More Than a Place to Sleep
Staying at Prawns Lake is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and connect. Your days might include a sunrise kayak paddle, a lazy lunch of prawn samosas, an afternoon nap in a hammock, and a sunset cocktail on the deck.
- Guided mangrove walk each morning at 7 AM
- Complimentary kayaking for guests (1 hour/day)
- Breakfast included with local and continental options
- Evening storytelling by the fire with community elders
- Yoga sessions on the deck (Tuesdays & Fridays)
- Free Wi-Fi and workspace for remote workers
What's Included
- Daily breakfast
- Complimentary kayaking (1hr/day)
- Guided nature walk
- Wi-Fi & parking
- Restaurant & bar access
Policies
- Check-in: 2:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
- Children welcome, cots available
- No smoking inside rooms
- Pets not permitted
Getting Here
- 20 minutes from Malindi Airport
- 1.5 hours from Mombasa by road
- Taxi and tuk-tuk from Watamu town
- Free on-site parking
- Airport transfers available on request
Book Your Stay
Experience the magic of sleeping beside a mangrove forest. Your stay directly supports restoration and community livelihoods.