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- Watamu Marine National Park, B8, 80202 Watamu,
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Highlights
Comfortable family rooms
24/7 front desk support
Luxurious spa and wellness centre
Complimentary guest parking
Seasonal outdoor pool
Prime beachfront location
Comfortable family rooms24/7 front desk supportLuxurious spa and wellness centreComplimentary guest parkingSeasonal outdoor poolPrime beachfront locationThe on-site restaurant is a treat for the senses, offering outdoor dining with breathtaking ocean views. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the menu highlights fresh seafood and eclectic dishes that are sure to please your palate.
For those who love adventures, you can dive right into activities such as snorkeling, fishing, and even bird watching. Plus, the famous Gede Ruins are just a quick 5-minute drive away, and Malindi Airport is conveniently located 20 km from the hotel. Whether you're here to unwind or explore, Hemingways Watamu has something for everyone.
Featuring a balcony,these rooms include air conditioning,a minibar,and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are spacious and have easy access to the beach.
Please note the following dress codes:
- Hats and swimming costumes must not be worn in the restaurant or bar after 19:00
- A top or kanga must be worn on top of swimming costumes in the bar and restaurant
- Males over 12 years of age must wear trousers and a tailored shirt in the restaurant in the evening (No jeans, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts or kikoy scarves)Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Hemingways Watamu, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
At Hemingways Watamu, guests must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Kindly note that at Hemingways Watamu, all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Deluxe Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
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- clothes drying rack,
- mosquito net,
- baby cot/crib,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- travel adapter,
- air conditioning,
- tile/marble flooring,
- work desk,
- bedside socket,
- soundproofed rooms,
- fan,
- safe deposit box,
- wardrobe/closet,
- pool towels (in room),
- waste bin
- shampoo,
- toilet,
- bathrobe,
- bathtub,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shower,
- conditioner,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- private bathroom,
- hairdryer
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
- minibar,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- refrigerator,
- wine glasses,
- bottled water,
- electric kettle,
- tea and coffee making facilities
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- bed linen
- balcony,
- sea view,
- view,
- terrace
- walk-in shower (no step),
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Located on the top floor of the North Wing, the rooms are marble tiled en-suite bathrooms and private balconies views of the ocean and horizon.
Room size:
Deluxe Double Room - 40 m2
Bedroom 1 – Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Max persons: 3 
Deluxe Single Room with Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities
- travel adapter,
- fan,
- wardrobe/closet,
- tile/marble flooring,
- air conditioning,
- pool towels (in room),
- waste bin,
- bedside socket,
- mosquito net,
- safe deposit box,
- soundproofed rooms,
- clothes drying rack,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- work desk,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- baby cot/crib
- toilet,
- bathtub,
- conditioner,
- hairdryer,
- bathrobe,
- body soap,
- private bathroom,
- toilet paper,
- shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- bathtub or shower,
- shampoo
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv,
- cable tv channels
- minibar,
- bottled water,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- refrigerator,
- electric kettle,
- wine glasses
- towels,
- bed linen,
- wake-up service
- balcony,
- sea view,
- terrace,
- view
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
- walk-in shower (no step)
Featuring a sea view, this junior suite includes a satellite flat-screen TV, lounge area, and private bathroom. The suites on the ground floor include a terrace.
Room size:
Deluxe Single Room with Sea View - 40 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 2
One-Bedroom Apartment Description, photos, price, amenities
- clothes drying rack,
- bedside socket,
- sofa,
- air conditioning,
- baby cot/crib,
- wardrobe/closet,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- pool towels (in room),
- seating area,
- travel adapter,
- fan,
- work desk,
- mosquito net,
- safe deposit box,
- soundproofed rooms,
- waste bin,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- tile/marble flooring
- toilet,
- bathtub,
- complimentary toiletries,
- hairdryer,
- bathrobe,
- bathtub or shower,
- conditioner,
- shower,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- shampoo,
- private bathroom
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv),
- cable tv channels
- dining area,
- wine glasses,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- electric kettle,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- full kitchen,
- refrigerator,
- minibar,
- dining table,
- bottled water,
- oven,
- dishwasher,
- kitchenware,
- microwave,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- toaster
- towels,
- bed linen,
- wake-up service
- balcony,
- view,
- sea view,
- terrace
- walk-in shower (no step),
- ground floor unit,
- lift access (to room),
- upper floors accessible by lift (to room)
This apartment offers a pool with a view. This spacious apartment comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit provides 1 bed.
Room size:
One-Bedroom Apartment - 150 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 3
Double Room with Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities
- wardrobe/closet,
- air conditioning,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- mosquito net,
- waste bin,
- travel adapter,
- baby cot/crib,
- soundproofed rooms,
- safe deposit box,
- bedside socket,
- fan,
- tile/marble flooring,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- pool towels (in room),
- interconnecting rooms available,
- work desk,
- clothes drying rack
- complimentary toiletries,
- bathtub,
- conditioner,
- bathrobe,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet,
- toilet paper,
- hairdryer,
- body soap,
- shower,
- shampoo,
- private bathroom
- flat-screen tv
- electric kettle,
- bottled water,
- minibar,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- refrigerator,
- wine glasses,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio)
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- bed linen
- terrace,
- view,
- sea view,
- balcony
- walk-in shower (no step),
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
- ground floor unit
Spacious and with easy access to the beach and the botanical pool. The rooms are found in the North Wing of the hotel on the ground and first floor. Features En-suite bathrooms and a beautiful balcony overlooking the Marine Park .
Room size:
Double Room with Sea View - 40 m2
Bedroom 1 – Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Max persons: 3
Two-Bedroom Apartment Description, photos, price, amenities
- sofa,
- baby cot/crib,
- bedside socket,
- safe deposit box,
- tile/marble flooring,
- travel adapter,
- mosquito net,
- clothes drying rack,
- seating area,
- air conditioning,
- pool towels (in room),
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- fan,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- waste bin,
- work desk,
- soundproofed rooms,
- wardrobe/closet
- toilet paper,
- conditioner,
- shampoo,
- body soap,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet,
- shower,
- bathrobe,
- hairdryer,
- bathtub,
- private bathroom,
- complimentary toiletries
- flat-screen tv,
- cable tv channels,
- television (tv)
- electric kettle,
- dishwasher,
- full kitchen,
- minibar,
- kitchenware,
- refrigerator,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- wine glasses,
- oven,
- microwave,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- toaster,
- bottled water,
- dining table,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- dining area
- bed linen,
- towels,
- wake-up service
- balcony,
- terrace,
- sea view,
- view
- upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
- lift access (to room),
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
Features a large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a second large twin bedroom with adjoining bathroom, ideal for families. Both bedrooms offer ocean views and direct access to the terrace. Has interior and exterior lounging and dining space and a fully equipped modern kitchen.
Room size:
Two-Bedroom Apartment - 200 m2
Bedroom 1 – Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Bedroom 2 – Single bed
Max persons: 5
Deluxe Apartment Description, photos, price, amenities
- seating area,
- work desk,
- safe deposit box,
- sofa,
- mosquito net,
- fan,
- tile/marble flooring,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- air conditioning,
- wardrobe/closet,
- bedside socket,
- baby cot/crib,
- soundproofed rooms,
- waste bin,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- pool towels (in room),
- travel adapter,
- clothes drying rack
- conditioner,
- shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shampoo,
- bathtub or shower,
- body soap,
- private bathroom,
- hairdryer,
- bathtub,
- toilet paper,
- bathrobe,
- toilet
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv,
- cable tv channels
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- minibar,
- bottled water,
- electric kettle,
- dining table,
- refrigerator,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- toaster,
- wine glasses,
- dining area,
- kitchenware,
- full kitchen,
- oven
- bed linen,
- towels,
- wake-up service
- view,
- sea view,
- balcony,
- terrace
- ground floor unit,
- lift access (to room),
- upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
- walk-in shower (no step)
A 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment featuring a large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a second large twin bedroom with adjoining bathroom. It has great ocean views and direct access to the terrace, has interior and exterior lounging and dining space and a fully equipped modern kitchen.
Room size:
Deluxe Apartment - 240 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Bedroom 2 – Single bed
Max persons: 5
Penthouse Apartment Description, photos, price, amenities
- seating area,
- wardrobe/closet,
- travel adapter,
- work desk,
- baby cot/crib,
- mosquito net,
- bedside socket,
- safe deposit box,
- pool towels (in room),
- waste bin,
- tile/marble flooring,
- sofa,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- air conditioning,
- clothes drying rack,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- soundproofed rooms,
- fan
- toilet,
- body soap,
- shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- bathtub,
- toilet paper,
- private bathroom,
- bathrobe,
- shampoo,
- bathtub or shower,
- conditioner,
- hairdryer
- flat-screen tv,
- cable tv channels,
- television (tv)
- oven,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- dining table,
- bottled water,
- minibar,
- dining area,
- toaster,
- wine glasses,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- refrigerator,
- kitchenware,
- dishwasher,
- microwave,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- full kitchen,
- electric kettle
- wake-up service,
- bed linen,
- towels
- view,
- terrace,
- balcony,
- sea view
- lift access (to room),
- ground floor unit,
- upper floors accessible by lift (to room),
- walk-in shower (no step)
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this apartment. This spacious apartment includes 2 living rooms, 4 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit is furnished with 6 beds.
Room size:
Penthouse Apartment - 400 m2
Bedroom 1 – Double bed
Bedroom 2 – Single bed
Bedroom 3 – Double bed
Bedroom 4 – Single bed
Max persons: 9
Twin Room with Sea View Description, photos, price, amenities
- clothes drying rack,
- air conditioning,
- travel adapter,
- bedside socket,
- soundproofed rooms,
- mosquito net,
- work desk,
- fan,
- waste bin,
- interconnecting rooms available,
- wardrobe/closet,
- baby cot/crib,
- private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- tile/marble flooring,
- safe deposit box,
- pool towels (in room)
- hairdryer,
- bathtub or shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet paper,
- bathrobe,
- conditioner,
- bathtub,
- shampoo,
- body soap,
- private bathroom,
- toilet,
- shower
- flat-screen tv
- refrigerator,
- electric kettle,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- minibar,
- bottled water,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- wine glasses
- bed linen,
- towels,
- wake-up service
- sea view,
- balcony,
- view,
- terrace
- walk-in shower (no step),
- ground floor unit,
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
This room offers easy access to the beach and the botanical pool, found in the North Wing of the hotel on the ground and first floor. Features en-suite bathrooms and a beautiful balcony overlooking the Marine Park.
Room size:
Twin Room with Sea View - 40 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 3
Choose your ideal room at Hemingways Watamu
Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:
- Double Room with Sea View
- Deluxe Double Room
- Deluxe Single Room with Sea View
- Two-Bedroom Apartment
- One-Bedroom Apartment
- Deluxe Apartment
- Penthouse Apartment
- Twin Room with Sea View
Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.
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Facilities and services
General property information
parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking, private parking area, wi-fi throughout the property
On-site activities & leisure
fishing opportunities, table tennis facilities, windsurfing nearby, darts board, canoeing trips, scuba diving, squash court access, snorkeling trips, miniature golf, beach access, special themed dinners, live music and performances, live sports broadcasts
Hotel services offered
comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access
Dining & bars
on-site restaurant, in-room dining service, hotel bar, breakfast served in room, take-away lunches, café/snack bar, special dietary menus (on request), children's meals, selection of wine/champagne, fresh fruit selection, on-site coffee shop
Pools, spa & wellness
gym/fitness studio, spa & wellness sanctuary, massage therapies, outdoor swimming pool, year-round outdoor pool, prime beachfront location, sunbeds and beach chairs, shade umbrellas, salon & beauty treatments, rejuvenating facial treatments, professional waxing services, manicure services, pedicure services, revitalising body treatments, exfoliating body scrub, detoxifying body wrap, full spa amenities, curated spa/wellness packages, fitness activities, certified personal trainer, dedicated kids' pool, main swimming pool, general swimming pool access
Transport & getting around
convenient airport shuttle, shuttle service (surcharge applies), airport transfer (surcharge applies), general shuttle transport
Reception & guest support
24/7 front desk, quick check-in/check-out, valet parking service, currency exchange service, excursion booking desk, baggage hold, guest concierge services, individual check-in/check-out
Shared spaces for guests
access to hotel garden, outdoor terrace area, patio/outdoor seating
Family & entertainment
professional babysitting/childcare, selection of board games/puzzles, children's outdoor recreation equipment
Cleanliness & housekeeping
guest laundry service, efficient ironing service, regular daily housekeeping
Business & conference facilities
conference and banquet facilities, business services center, fax and photocopying services
On-site shops & services
on-site barber/beauty salon
Other property amenities
smoke-free rooms, accessible guest facilities, spacious family rooms, elevator access, noise-reducing/soundproofed rooms, entirely non-smoking property, individually controlled air conditioning, allocated smoking zone, full wheelchair accessibility, restroom with support rails
Property safety & security
in-room safety deposit box, round-the-clock security personnel, readily available fire extinguishers
Security systems
staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, access to qualified healthcare professionals, guest thermometers provided by the property, complimentary face masks available for guests
Internet access
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.
Guest parking
Complimentary guest parking! The property offers free on-site parking, including a dedicated private parking area.
Check-in, check-out, and payment policies
Check-inFrom 13:00 hours
Check-outUntil 10:00 hours
Children and extra bedsChildren from 0 to 1 years old stay free of charge using cot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.
PetsPets are not permitted.
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