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About the Hotel

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, Kenya

Hemingways Watamu showcases 5-star luxury with direct access to a stunning beachfront and exceptional marine biodiversity. Guests can enjoy an array of amenities, including a dedicated spa, multiple dining venues, and spacious accommodations with ocean views.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Hemingways Watamu feature bright, airy designs measuring up to 200 m² with en-suite bathrooms and private balconies, offering exceptional views of the Indian Ocean. The Residences provide fully equipped kitchens and sizable living areas perfect for families, along with luxurious penthouse-style duplex apartments for larger groups.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Gede Café, serving casual meals such as homemade pastas, seafood, and grilled meats. The iconic Hemingways Bar offers stunning ocean views alongside a range of tropical cocktails and a selection of local delicacies.

Leisure & Spa

The Spa at Hemingways Watamu specializes in unique facial and body treatments, utilizing locally sourced ingredients linked with African traditions. Leisure activities include deep-sea fishing, dolphin watching, and water sports such as kite surfing, offering guests various options for adventure or relaxation.

Business & Local Area

Hemingways Watamu is a venue for corporate retreats, offering modern facilities for meetings and events. Local attractions include the Malindi Watamu National Marine Park, ideal for snorkeling and diving, ensuring guests can explore the area's rich marine life.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Twin Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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Double Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre

Watamu 3.1 km

Airports

Malindi (MYD) 20.6 km

Vipingo Estate (vpg) 78.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Valet parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

General

No smoking on site
Free 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
Darts
Table tennis
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
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

Location

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, Kenya

Map view

Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, Kenya

City landmarks

Landmark

Prawn Lake

830 m

Landmark

Ocean Sports

700 m

Spa Centre

Sakina ocean spa

700 m

Landmark

Palm Exotjca Resort

760 m

Landmark

St. John Catholic Church

750 m

Landmark

Michael Savana Safari

810 m

Landmark

Swarms of annoying beach hustlers and fake Rastafari

1.2 km

Night club

Comeback

1.7 km

Landmark

Watamu Beach

1.8 km

Landmark

Watamu Marine National Park

1.5 km

Landmark

Blue Bay IGV

1.5 km

Landmark

Mida Creek

2.7 km

Landmark

Blue Bay

1.7 km

Landmark

Watamu Bay Ora Resort

1.7 km

Landmark

Gede Ruins

1.7 km

Beach

Marine Park

2.2 km

Farm

Bio-Ken Snake Farm

3.1 km

Landmark

Local Ocean Conservation

2.9 km

Landmark

Ack St. Peter's Church

2.5 km

Landmark

Naturalmente Pane

2.6 km

Landmark

A Rocha Conservation and Hope

2.7 km

Landmark

Watamu Turtle Watch

2.7 km

Store

Tribe Kitesurfing

2.8 km

Landmark

valle house condominio

2.9 km

Landmark

Stellamaries Catholic Church

3.0 km

Landmark

Seven Islands Resort

3.2 km

Island

Kirepwe

4.0 km

Landmark

Malindi

4.6 km

Landmark

Mida Dhow

4.6 km

Nearby

Turtle Bay Road

Prawn Lake

540 m

Michael Savana Safari

300 m

Restaurants

The Ocean Sports Restaurant

670 m

1 Mida Creek Road Ocean Sports Resort

Happy Days Bar & Restaurant

1.2 km

Turtle Bay Road

NON SOLO GELATO by anna

510 m

Turtle Bay Road

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