Makuti Villas Resort in Old Ferry Road, Off The B8, Kilifi: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Old Ferry Road, Off The B8, Kilifi
Photo: Auto-generated feature card
A garden resort on Old Ferry Road in Kilifi with a large outdoor pool, restaurant and pizzeria, and day rooms from 8am to 6pm.
What is Makuti Villas Resort?
Makuti Villas Resort is a garden hotel on Old Ferry Road in Kilifi, off the B8 and a short drive from the creek. Rooms are set around a large outdoor pool, with a restaurant, bar and pizzeria on site.
Families often use it for a pool day: the resort advertises day rooms from 8am to 6pm. Sunday is promoted as a family day with offers for children and adults.
๐ก Money-saving tips for families
- Day room KSh 2,000 covers 8am to 6pm | Confirm inclusions
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Shaded garden and pool with an adult | 3-5 years |
Key details
- Price
- Entry from KES 2,000
- Address
- Makuti Villas Resort, Old Ferry Road, off the B8, Kilifi, Kilifi County, Kilifi
- Opening hours
- Day rooms 8am to 6pm (reported)
- How long to plan
- Half a day
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Phone
- +254 792 200 599
What to expect when you visit
A day room is the easy option: pay for the room, use the pool and order from the restaurant. Confirm the day-room rate and whether pool use and towels are included before you go.
The beach is not on the doorstep, so most families stay on site.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
The pool is the main risk and no lifeguard is reported, so watch children closely and check the depth of the shallow end.
Tickets and costs
- Adult entry: Kenya / East African resident
- KES 2,000
- Ticket notes
Day room from 8am to 6pm at KSh 2,000 (reported). Room rates, children's rates and Sunday family-day offers are not published in a form we could confirm.
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Day room, Sunday family day offers
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday afternoons
- Busiest times
- Sundays and school holidays
- How to get there
On Old Ferry Road, off the B8, on the Kilifi town side of the creek.
- By car
- About 1.5 hours from Mombasa via the B8
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Tuk-tuk or taxi from Kilifi town
- Public transport
Matatu to Kilifi town, then a tuk-tuk
- Combine with
Kilifi Creek | Mnarani Beach Club
- What to bring
Swimwear | Towels | Sunscreen | Cash or M-Pesa
What to pack
Tick off what you have. Your list saves automatically on this device.
Family day bag checklist
What visitors say
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what your visit was like.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the Makuti Villas Resort opening hours?
- Day rooms 8am to 6pm (reported). Busiest: Sundays and school holidays.
- How long do you need at Makuti Villas Resort?
- Plan for Half a day.
- What is the best time to visit Makuti Villas Resort?
- Weekday afternoons. It is busiest Sundays and school holidays.
- How do you get to Makuti Villas Resort?
- About 1.5 hours from Mombasa via the B8. Ride-hailing: Tuk-tuk or taxi from Kilifi town. Public transport: Matatu to Kilifi town, then a tuk-tuk On Old Ferry Road, off the B8, on the Kilifi town side of the creek.
Similar places
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
#1 in Parks, beaches and nature
Karura Forest
Karura Forest is a 1,041-hectare urban forest in Nairobi with trails, waterfalls, caves, picnic sites, and bike hire. Eโฆ
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from KES 174
Parks, beaches and nature in Dunga, Kisumu
Dunga Beach & Hill Camp
Lakeside camp with boat rides, kayaking, birdwatching and family-friendly restaurant.
- All ages; boat rides suitable for most
- Lakeside camp and beach
- Yes, with carer
Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru, Nakuru County
Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Family hotel in Nakuru with outdoor pool, kidsโ play area and bouncing castle.
- All ages
- Hotel with pool and kidsโ play area
- Yes, family rooms
Entry from KES 1
Parks, beaches and nature in Nakuru, Nakuru County
Flamingo Resort & Spa
Lakeside resort with family rooms, childrenโs playground and pool near Lake Nakuru.
- All ages
- Lakeside resort with pool and playground
- Yes, cribs on request
Entry from KES 1
Also in Kilifi
Museums and history in Kilifi
Mnarani Ruins
Hilltop 14th-century Swahili ruins over Kilifi Creek ? giant baobabs, crumbling mosques and one of the coast's best vieโฆ
- 6 years and up
- Outdoor
- Better for older kids
Entry from KES 100
