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Hemingways Watamu

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel near Watamu Beach

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Boating
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80202
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Prawn Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Malindi Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Ocean View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 2583 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ocean View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 4306 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Watamu hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watamu Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Prawn Lake. Also, Mida Creek is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ruins of Gedi is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Prawn Lake - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mida Creek - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 20 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 32 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ngalawa Beach Bar Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hemingways Watamu

4.5-star beachfront hotel near Watamu Beach
Hemingways Watamu offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Hemingways Watamu. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Watamu hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hemingways Watamu offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Scuba diving

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hemingways Watamu

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per person (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • One child 5 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hemingways Watamu to the airport?

Hemingways Watamu is 12.7 mi (27-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hemingways Watamu have an airport shuttle?

Hemingways Watamu offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20.00 per person, one way.

How close is Hemingways Watamu to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hemingways Watamu offer free breakfast?

Hemingways Watamu does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hemingways Watamu?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Watamu?

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

Is there free parking at Hemingways Watamu?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hemingways Watamu have a pool?

Hemingways Watamu features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Hemingways Watamu have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hemingways Watamu have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, mani/pedis, and body wraps.

How close is Hemingways Watamu to downtown Watamu?

Hemingways Watamu is 1.9 mi away from Watamu.