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About the Hotel

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, Kenya
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Steps from Turtle Bay Beach
Great
8.8
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4.6
4.5
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Offering spa therapy and spa services, as well as the views of the ocean, the 5-star Hemingways Watamu Hotel is located merely a 9-minute walk from Ocean Sports. The hotel features a banquet hall, ideal for shared experiences, and stands within a few blocks of Marine National Park.

Location

This smoke-free hotel has a beachfront location 5 km from the Watamu Marine National Park. Prawn Lake can be reached within reach of the Hemingways.

Malindi airport is a 30-minute drive from the property.

Rooms

This Watamu hotel offers 55 rooms with a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making facilities, and such modern conveniences as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathroom essentials include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and such comforts as hair dryers and dressing gowns.

Eat & Drink

Hemingways Watamu Hotel features an à la carte restaurant, offering seafood cuisine. Guests can unwind at the on-site lounge bar with a favourite drink. European specialities are served at Amandina, which is 14 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

The property’s body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure will ensure a nice stay. This accommodation has a fitness room.

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.
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Hemingways Watamu Hotel 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
435 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Ocean view
Shower
Bathtub
Twin Room Sea View
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Sea view
Shower
Bathtub
Ocean View Double Room
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Ocean view
Shower
Bathtub
Two-Bedroom Ocean View Suite
2 persons
2155 sq. feet 
2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
Ocean view
Shower
Bathtub
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Facilities

Hemingways Watamu Hotel 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

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

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 Hotel Location

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, Kenya
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Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, Kenya
Nearby
Turtle Bay Road
Prawn Lake
1800 ft
Michael Savana Safari
1000 ft
Restaurants
The Ocean Sports Restaurant
2200 ft
1 Mida Creek Road Ocean Sports Resort
Happy Days Bar & Restaurant
4000 ft
Turtle Bay Road
NON SOLO GELATO by anna
1700 ft
Turtle Bay Road
Getting around
City Centre
Watamu5 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 for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Hemingways Watamu serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2009
Number of rooms:
55

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hemingways Watamu Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 206 verified reviews
9.2/10
Perfect
93%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 192 reviews
8.8/10
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