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Hemingways Watamu

4.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Boating
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80202
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mida Creek
  • Place, Prawn Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Single Room, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 240 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 400 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Watamu

When you stay at Hemingways Watamu in Watamu, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Watamu Beach and a 3-minute drive from Prawn Lake. .This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Mida Creek and 4.8 mi (7.6 km) from Ruins of Gedi.

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prawn Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 20 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Malindi Beach - 33 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Marine Park - 35 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hemingways Watamu

Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Hemingways Watamu offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per person (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hemingways Watamu Hotel
Hemingways Hotel
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