Hemingways Watamu
Watamu Marine National Park, B8
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Why people book this hotel
“All the staff were very friendly, helpful”
“Service and staff”
“Food was good, good selection of drinks and I love the room balcony”
“The rooms were amazing and spacious”
“The beautiful location and the spacious room”
“Great location, beautiful views and the staff were all so friendly and welcoming”
“Very comfortable and clean”
“Clean and comfortable rooms”
“Delicious buffet breakfast and dinner”
“The staff were friendly and welcoming, the rooms were very clean and comfortable…”
“The amenities within the hotel make your stay comfortable, from the swimming poo…”
Overview
Offering a spa and wellness centre, 2 pools surrounded by palm trees, and a free tennis court, Hemingways Watamu is located on the beachfront of Watamu. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. The rooms are furnished in a modern style and offer bright interiors with views of the ocean. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features eclectic cuisine with a focus on fresh sea food. Guests can partake in an array of activities in the area, such as snorkeling, fishing, and bird watching. The Gede Ruins are a 5-minute drive from the property, while Malindi Airport is 20 km away.
Traveller reviews
Alexander
family_with_children
June 12, 2026
“It is a ‘70 ‘80 hotel, old-fashioned in every aspect from food offering to service. Disappointing”
The beautiful location and the spacious room
Gurdeep
couple
May 31, 2026
“Best holiday I ever had.”
All the staff were very friendly, helpful. Food was excellent
warren
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
Service and staff
Taira
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Food was good, good selection of drinks and I love the room balcony.
Mohamed
family_with_children
May 17, 2026
“Very comfortable, clean, needs better service and food.”
Very comfortable and clean.
Emily
couple
April 29, 2026
Great location, beautiful views and the staff were all so friendly and welcoming!
Wanja
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
“Excellence”
Service was superb, nice coastal warmth of the people. The rooms were amazing and spacious. The hotel is top of the range in Kenya.
YVAN GUEVARA
solo_traveller
April 17, 2026
Service staff, Zipporah, Justin , Collins and Julian. Just a few I can remember. Also we look forward to coming back. The activities staff. The restaurant. Top Notch
Anonymous
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Delicious buffet breakfast and dinner. Restaurant staff excellent. Spa was wonderful. Great massages from Saada and Marion who were both fabulous. Peaceful and relaxing.
Peter
couple
April 8, 2026
Great staff, great food
Zainab
solo_traveller
March 30, 2026
The entire resort is very beautiful overlooking the ocean. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great service overall.
Rikash
family_with_children
March 11, 2026
Location was perfect
Sonia
solo_traveller
March 8, 2026
“Beautiful hotel by the sea, facilities and service could improve”
The rooms are beautiful, with balconies overlooking the sea. The hotel is peaceful and surrounded by greenery
Peter
extended_group
February 17, 2026
“Wonderful experience.”
Excellently run establishment in great area.
Sarah
family_with_children
February 14, 2026
“A dreamy weekend”
That sea fascinating view is to worth dying for, the place is right over the sea, and you have all the facilities over the sea (resto, cafe, pools,...etc) Staff were SO friendly, food is 100/10 specially the seafood platter
Sylvia
couple
February 10, 2026
“Overall, it was a pleasant and comfortable stay with great service and facilities, with only a small hiccup at checkout.”
The staff were friendly and welcoming, the rooms were very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent with a great variety.
Sule
solo_traveller
January 22, 2026
Beach front rooms Very Clean Helpfull Staff Location in Watamu Convenient access to hotel facilities Good quality of food
Pauline
extended_group
January 20, 2026
“White, sandy and sunny paradise.”
The property is beachfront and very beautiful. It is well accessible and maintained. The rooms are spacious and beautiful, always clean and turn down services offered. The amenities within the hotel make your stay comfortable, from the swimming pools, gym, spa, restaurant and boutique. Make sure to try the chicken wings, they are to die for. The staff are very polite and helpful. I was very grateful for being allowed late check out on one of the rooms as we had a late flight.
AFS
family_with_children
January 8, 2026
Location
Liban
couple
December 28, 2025
“If you are planning to visit Kenya’s coastline, look no further than Hemingways Watamu. That’s all I have to say!”
It was everything I expected and 10x more!
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Beachfront, Tennis equipment, Diving, Squash, Snorkelling, Mini golf, Tennis court, Fitness centre, Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Table tennis, Windsurfing, Darts, Canoeing, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Manicure, Pedicure, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Spa facilities, Spa/wellness packages, Fitness, Personal trainer, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Beach
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Kids' pool, Swimming pool
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Luggage storage, Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Fax/photocopying, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Barber/beauty shop, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry
Deluxe Apartment
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.
One Bedroom Ocean View Suite
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 offers 1 bed.
Penthouse Apartment
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 has 6 beds.
Two-Bedroom Ocean View Suite
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.
Deluxe Ocean View Double 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.
Ocean View Double Room
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 .
Twin Room with Sea View
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.
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