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Hemingways Watamu

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Boating
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Hemingways Watamu sits beside a sun-kissed beach with an adjacent golf course. Guests divide their time between two outdoor pools and the onsite spa that offers rejuvenating body treatments. The beachfront location creates a peaceful retreat that consistently impresses visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is P14,196
P16,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 240 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 400 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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Watamu, Watamu, Kilifi County, 80202

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Prawn Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 20 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Malindi Beach - 33 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Marine Park - 35 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Da Nema - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪PilliPan - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hemingways Watamu

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Watamu Beach
At Hemingways Watamu, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, scuba diving, and fishing. Indulge in a facial, a body scrub, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hemingways Watamu Hotel
Hemingways Hotel
Hemingways Watamu Hotel
Hemingways Watamu Watamu
Hemingways Watamu Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Hemingways Watamu have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Watamu?

As of Sep 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Watamu on Sep 25, 2025 start from P 14,196.28, 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.

Is Hemingways Watamu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hemingways Watamu?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Watamu?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hemingways Watamu?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hemingways Watamu provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20.00 per person applies.

Where is Hemingways Watamu located?

Located in Watamu, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. Mida Creek is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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