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Medina Palms

4.5 star property
Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Watamu Beach

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Medina Palms

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Garden
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Breakfast area
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hot stone massages

Overview of Medina Palms

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

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Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu
  • Popular LocationPrawn Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatamu Beach17 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatamu Marine National Park5 min drive
  • AirportMalindi (MYD)29 min drive

Room options

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Villa with Private Pool | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Villa with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

One-Bedroom Suite

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Villa

  • 4477 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Duplex Suite

  • 3000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (36)
The price is $250
per night
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
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About the neighborhood

Watamu

Close to the beach.Stay at this Watamu hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Prawn Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Watamu Beach. Mida Creek and Watamu Marine National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 1 min walk
  • Watamu Beach - 17 min walk
  • Mida Creek - 4 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 5 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swahili Dishes - 5 min drive
  • Willy Beach Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Licht Haus - 4 min drive
  • Club Kalahari - 3 min drive
  • Bar Radio Maria - 3 min drive

About this property

Medina Palms

Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Watamu Beach
Medina Palms offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1300 square feet (121 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Medina Palms. A shopping center shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Watamu hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 1300 sq ft of conference space
  • 121 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Medina Palms offers 50 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Video library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Medina Palms

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Medina Palms Hotel
Medina Palms Watamu
Medina Palms Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Medina Palms to the airport?

Medina Palms is 13.6 mi (30-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Medina Palms?

As of Apr 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Medina Palms on Apr 30, 2024 start from $387.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Medina Palms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Medina Palms.

How close is Medina Palms to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (4-min drive) from Watamu Beach and 16.5 mi (48-min drive) from Malindi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Medina Palms offer free breakfast?

Medina Palms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Medina Palms?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Medina Palms?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Medina Palms?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Medina Palms have a pool?

Medina Palms features 3 outdoor pools.

Does Medina Palms have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Medina Palms have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features hot stone massages, body treatments, and body scrubs.

How close is Medina Palms to downtown Watamu?

Medina Palms is 2.9 mi away from Watamu.

Medina Palms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff who were most helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

LINDA

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely establishment for a quiet rejuvenating get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend one of the best resort I have ever stayed (:
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Madina Palms was simply outstanding from the time we checked in all the way through to check out. Our experience at this hotel was flawless. A special shout out to the entire team who work so hard to make the dream happen. We will visit again whenever we find ourselves in beautiful Watamu. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pape

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were excellent. Kids loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This must rate as one of the best hotels i have ever stayed in. The food is fabulous. An outdoor restaurant. Great seafood. The room was great. Clean and beautiful. I really liked it. The facilities are great. A beach and lovely swimming pools. I will go back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
This is a great peaceful hotel with fantastic staff and great rooms. The private beach area was a highlight with it’s only little bar and restaurant
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022