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Hemingways Watamu, Watamu

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From$1,344 /night
Check-in
12Sept
Check-out
13Sept
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu
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Steps from Turtle Bay Beach
Great
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Offering a swimming pool, the 5-star Hemingways Watamu Hotel is situated in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful, merely a 9-minute walk from Ocean Sports. The hotel is 5 km from the Watamu Marine National Park and provides guests with a treatment room and a sauna.

Location

This smoke-free hotel is a great place to stay due to its beachfront location in Watamu. Michael Savana Safari is within reach of the Hemingways.

The private beach is around 15 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms are fitted with an air conditioner; such modern facilities as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and include marble bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Also, there is an individual safe, a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea makers provided. Guests can take advantage of a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and bathrobes supplied in the bathrooms. The rooms include views of the pool.

Eat & Drink

Hemingways Watamu Hotel has an à la carte restaurant, which serves seafood cuisine. There is a poolside bar onsite. Guests can dine at the seafood restaurant Amandina located approximately 1 km away.

Leisure & Business

You can enjoy live performances at the Hemingways Watamu, while the area is also popular for scuba diving, canoeing, and mini golf. This accommodation has a fitness club. A day of pampering can include body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure, as well as visiting a spa salon. Located on the beachfront, the hotel comes with meeting rooms featuring conference equipment and a photocopier.

Must-do experiences

  • Discover the coral gardens at Waateri Beach - snorkeling paradise!
  • Savor fresh seafood at the famous Mama Piri's seafood restaurant.
  • Visit the nearby Gede Ruins for a glimpse into ancient Swahili history.
  • Explore Watamu Marine National Park - a diver's dream come true.
  • Don't miss the local markets in Malindi for crafts and souvenirs.

Select your room type

Hemingways Watamu offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
  • Deluxe Ocean View Double Room
    2 persons
    40 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
    Ocean view
    Air conditioning
    Balcony
  • Twin Room Sea View
    2 persons
    40 sq. feet
    2 Single beds
    Sea view
    Air conditioning
    Balcony
  • Ocean View Double Room
    2 persons
    40 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
    Ocean view
    Air conditioning
    Balcony
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Facilities

Hemingways Watamu offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Private beach
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Mini golf
  • Squash
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Private parking is possible on site for free.

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Baby pushchair
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Hemingways Watamu Location

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu
Getting around
  • City Centre
    Watamu 5 min  ·  1.9 mi
  • Airports
    Malindi (MYD) 31 min  ·  12.8 mi
    Vipingo Estate (vpg) 118 min  ·  48.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 13:00-18:30
Check-out
from 04:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2009
Number of rooms:
55

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hemingways Watamu from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 339 verified reviews
8.9 /10
Great
89 %
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free WiFi
9.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 226 reviews
8.8/10
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