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About this property
Offering a spa and wellness center, 2 pools surrounded by palm trees, Hemingways Watamu is located on the beachfront of Watamu. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. The rooms are furnished in a modern style and offer bright interiors with views of the ocean. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features eclectic cuisine with a focus on fresh sea food. Guests can partake in an array of activities in the area, such as snorkeling, fishing, and bird watching. The Gede Ruins are a 5-minute drive from the property, while Malindi Airport is 12 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 king bed or 1 twin bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 king bed Bedroom 2 2 twin beds | ||
1 twin bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 twin bed Bedroom 2 2 twin beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 full bed Bedroom 2 2 twin beds Bedroom 3 1 full bed Bedroom 4 2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds |
Sustainability
- Ecotourism Kenya Ecorating Certification Scheme
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Aminovic
United States
“stuff were amazing and kind ,beautiful and serene environment.Loved the room .it was super clean and beautiful.The bathrooms were clean and the balcony view was spectacular. worth each dollar. 5 star experience indeed.” - Yvan
Kenya
“Everything. The facility is sparkling clean and the staff are very friendly. Food was amazing in general.” - Comfort
Liberia
“Loved the room and the bathroom. It was spotless! I need my bathroom super clean so I was so satisfied when I saw it was exactly like the picture. Having sea view was superb too. I just sat on the balcony and enjoyed the ocean view.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“Perfect Holiday staff were brilliant food amazing. All in all a memorable stay for all the right reasons.” - Peeter
Kenya
“Njce views from room. Amazing sunrise view directly from the room. Food was great. Staff was friendly. Barman actually knows everything about drinks !” - Johannes
South Africa
“Breakfast was stunning with great variety and well presented” - He
United Kingdom
“What s stunning hotel. Incredible rooms, wow! The rooms were amazing. We had an enormous sitting room, kitchen, two big bedrooms and two big bathrooms. The service is fantastic and so friendly and professional.” - Viola
Kenya
“Very clean, spacious rooms (we stayed in the apartment block), well equipped kitchen and massive balcony” - Nirmal
Kenya
“Location was great, right next to the ocean. The breakfast buffet, could have done with a little more variety.” - Martin
Kenya
“I loved the view from the rooms!!(*a bathtub with such a view would just be perfect)Not to mention how well I'd sleep at night due to the air conditioning.The staff were great always ensuring our room is clean and tidy everyday!!The pools were...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineSeafood • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



The fine print
Featuring a balcony,these rooms include air conditioning,a mini-bar,and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are spacious and have easy access to the beach.
Please note the following dress codes:
- Hats and swimming costumes must not be worn in the restaurant or bar after 19:00
- A top or kanga must be worn on top of swimming costumes in the bar and restaurant
- Males over 12 years of age must wear trousers and a tailored shirt in the restaurant in the evening (No jeans, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts or kikoy scarves)
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hemingways Watamu of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.