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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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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Fishing

    • Spa


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Ecotourism Kenya Ecorating Certification Scheme
    Ecotourism Kenya Ecorating Certification Scheme

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aminovic
    United States 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 Kenya
    Everything. The facility is sparkling clean and the staff are very friendly. Food was amazing in general.
  • Comfort
    Liberia 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 United Kingdom
    Perfect Holiday staff were brilliant food amazing. All in all a memorable stay for all the right reasons.
  • Peeter
    Kenya 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 South Africa
    Breakfast was stunning with great variety and well presented
  • He
    United Kingdom 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 Kenya
    Very clean, spacious rooms (we stayed in the apartment block), well equipped kitchen and massive balcony
  • Nirmal
    Kenya Kenya
    Location was great, right next to the ocean. The breakfast buffet, could have done with a little more variety.
  • Martin
    Kenya 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

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic

House rules

Hemingways Watamu takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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