Description
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby,… more
When you stay at Hemingways Watamu in Watamu, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Watamu Beach and a 2-minute drive from Prawn Lake. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mida Creek and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Ruins of Gedi.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Watamu Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Prawn Lake - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Mida Creek - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Ruins of Gedi - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi Malindi Beach - 23.9 km / 14.8 mi Portuguese Chapel - 24 km / 14.9 mi Silversands Beach - 24.4 km / 15.2 mi Vasco da Gama Pillar - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi Marine Park - 27.5 km / 17.1 mi Mambrui Beach - 39.2 km / 24.3 mi Pwani University - 50.5 km / 31.4 mi St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 51.8 km / 32.2 mi The nearest major airport is Malindi (MYD) - 20.6 km / 12.8 mi . Near Watamu Beach.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Additional services
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Entertainment
- Dartboard
- Mini golf
- Shops in hotel
- Table tennis
- Parking
- Parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Café
- Currency exchange
- Fax/photocopier
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Hair salon / beauty centre
- Hairdresser / Barber
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Microwave
- Newspapers
- Private check-in / check-out
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Serviced office
- Terrace
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Kids' board games
- Bars
- Bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast in bed
- Kids' menu
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Rooms for events / banquets
- Swimming pools
- Children’s pool
- Full SPA circuit
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside parasols
- Poolside sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Massages
- Spa
- Activities
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Check-in/Check-out
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Watamu
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 989 TripAdvisor reviews
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Charity M
Lavington, Kenya
21/07/2026
“Hemingways vacay”
Best hotel experience so far in the coastal region in Kenya. I must come back in April for the white sandy beach since in July there is a lot of corals on the beach due to it being windy season
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Patricia L
15/07/2026
“You haven't lived until you experience Hemingways Watamu!”
My entire stay was beyond amazing. The staff are warm and love to engage with guests. Please don't pass up on the spa experience... Marion did my treatment at the spa and it was heavenly!
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Fluffle P
05/07/2026
“Magical Hotel”
Favourite spot in the world, spent 10 days here over the festive period. Its another world, amazing food, kind friendly staff. This luxury is truly an India Ocean Gem. Top fishing and diving available within the marine reserve.
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njiru r
30/05/2026
“Beautiful, Calm stay”
We enjoyed a beautiful stay at Hemingways Watamu. The resort has a wonderfully calm and relaxing holiday vibe, with that perfect laid-back coastal feel. The staff were very helpful throughout our stay. Special mention to Emma from the restaurant — she was vibrant, friendly, and made our dining exp… more
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JackeeJ
Nairobi, Kenya
25/05/2026
“An Exceptional Experience That Never Disappoints!”
An exceptional experience that never disappoints. I last stayed at Hemingways 4 years ago. The experience after 4 years is still exceptional. Heminways Watamu has differentiated between great customer service and great customer experience. From the security guard at the gate, the reception staff, … more
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