Massage on the North Coast: Kilifi, Watamu and Malindi
The north coast beyond Mombasa is quieter and beautiful. Here is how massage works around Kilifi, Watamu and Malindi, and how therapists reach it.
Beyond Mombasa, the coast runs north through Kilifi, Watamu and Malindi: quieter, greener and, for many, the most beautiful stretch of the Kenyan shore. If you are staying up this way and want a massage, here is how it works, because the north coast is served a little differently from the busy shore around Mombasa itself.
Reaching the north coast
Most verified therapists are based around Mombasa. Mtwapa, just north of the city, is the natural jumping-off point up the coast, and from there the road runs to Kilifi, on to Watamu and up to Malindi. A booking in these towns usually means a therapist travelling to you, so give more notice than you would closer to the city, and expect travel to be factored into the timing.
Hotel and resort visits
Watamu and Malindi in particular are resort and holiday-home country, so hotel visits fit well. The therapist comes to your hotel room, villa or holiday home with fresh linen and oils and works on your bed. Confirm they cover the specific town you are in, since Kilifi, Watamu and Malindi are spread well apart.
Booking well up the coast
- Tell the therapist exactly which town and area you are in, since the north coast covers a long distance.
- Give plenty of notice to allow for the drive up from Mombasa or Mtwapa.
- Agree the treatment, length, price and travel arrangement before you confirm.
- Book only from verified profiles.
The north coast trades bustle for beauty, and a good massage there is worth the little bit of planning it takes to arrange.
Find a therapist for the north coast
Start from the Mombasa page, which covers the whole coast including therapists willing to travel north. Browse verified profiles, compare specialities and book directly, with no fees and no middleman.