Hemingways Watamu, Watamu ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, Kenya

Perfect

9.0

/10

4.8

4.5

“The hotel's location offers amazing ocean views and easy access to nearby attractions, making it a perfect getaway.”view full review

Hemingways Watamu, a 5-star luxury beach hotel, offers stunning ocean views, exceptional personal service, and a variety of amenities including a botanical pool and a spa. Known for its proximity to the pristine Watamu Marine National Park, this hotel features a blend of vibrant activities and relaxed luxury.

Rooms & Amenities

The spacious rooms at Hemingways Watamu, measuring 40m², include en-suite bathrooms and private balconies with exceptional ocean views. For larger groups or families, penthouse-style duplex apartments feature living and dining areas, modern kitchens, and furnished terraces with breathtaking views.

Dining Options

Dining options at Hemingways Watamu include the Gede Café, offering casual meals like grilled seafood and homemade pasta, and the iconic Hemingways Bar, which serves fresh tropical cocktails. Guests can enjoy a variety of seafood dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

Leisure Activities & Spa

For leisure activities, Hemingways Watamu offers deep-sea fishing, dolphin watching tours, and kite surfing. The Spa provides signature treatments using locally sourced ingredients for guests wishing to unwind, while golf outings can be arranged at the nearby Vipingo Ridge resort.

Services & Business Facilities

Hemingways Watamu features modern corporate facilities suitable for meetings and events, providing an inspiring environment for business networking and team building. The hotel's concierge services can assist with transportation arrangements to local attractions and airports.

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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 Double Room

2 persons

435 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Twin Room Sea View

2 persons

435 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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Double Room Sea View

2 persons

435 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

2 persons

2155 sq. feet

2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Facilities

Hemingways Watamu Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Pizzas!

“The bar lounge served some of the best pizzas I've ever tasted. Each bite was bursting with flavor!” view full review

Beautiful Experience

“The serene ambiance of the hotel was truly relaxing, providing the perfect backdrop for a peaceful getaway.” view full review

Perfect Service

“The attention to detail by all staff members made my stay lovely. They were always eager to help with a friendly smile.” view full review

Relaxing Spa

“The spa facilities were exquisite, offering a tranquil environment to unwind and rejuvenate during my stay.” view full review

Facilities: Perfect

9.2/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free 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
Lift
Currency exchange
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

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

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

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

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
Board games
Children's menu
Children's pool
Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Massage

Room features

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

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Hemingways Watamu Hotel Location

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, Kenya

Map view

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, Kenya

City landmarks

Landmark

Prawn Lake

2800 ft

Landmark

Ocean Sports

2300 ft

Spa Centre

Sakina ocean spa

2300 ft

Landmark

Palm Exotjca Resort

2500 ft

Landmark

St. John Catholic Church

2500 ft

Landmark

Michael Savana Safari

2700 ft

Landmark

Swarms of annoying beach hustlers and fake Rastafari

3900 ft

Night club

Comeback

1.0 mi

Landmark

Watamu Beach

1.1 mi

Landmark

Watamu Marine National Park

4900 ft

Landmark

Blue Bay IGV

5000 ft

Landmark

Mida Creek

1.6 mi

Landmark

Blue Bay

1.0 mi

Landmark

Watamu Bay Ora Resort

1.0 mi

Landmark

Gede Ruins

1.0 mi

Beach

Marine Park

1.3 mi

Farm

Bio-Ken Snake Farm

1.9 mi

Landmark

Local Ocean Conservation

1.8 mi

Landmark

Ack St. Peter's Church

1.6 mi

Landmark

Naturalmente Pane

1.6 mi

Landmark

A Rocha Conservation and Hope

1.7 mi

Landmark

Watamu Turtle Watch

1.7 mi

Store

Tribe Kitesurfing

1.7 mi

Landmark

valle house condominio

1.8 mi

Landmark

Stellamaries Catholic Church

1.8 mi

Landmark

Seven Islands Resort

2.0 mi

Island

Kirepwe

2.5 mi

Landmark

Malindi

2.9 mi

Landmark

Mida Dhow

2.8 mi

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 Airport (MYD)31 min · 12.8 mi

Vipingo (vpg)118 min · 48.7 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 13:00-23:59

Check-out

until 10 am

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:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hemingways Watamu Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 90 verified reviews

8.9/10

Great

92%

Recommend

Breakfast

6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Comfort

9.2/10

Facilities

9.2/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.5/10

Staff

9.2/10

Value for money

8.0/10

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