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Hemingways Watamu
Malindi Region · Kenya
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County 80202View location
9.2/10Excellent75 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort9.6/10 9.6
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Neighborhood9.2/10 9.2
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About Hemingways Watamu
Enjoy a pampering spa visit with massages, body treatments, and facials. This beachfront hotel in Watamu features two outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi in your air-conditioned room, complete with a minibar and private balcony.
For your convenience, 24-hour room service, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge) are available. Additional amenities include a business center, airport shuttle (surcharge), and free self-parking. Explore nearby attractions like Watamu Beach (within a 5-minute drive), Prawn Lake, Mida Creek, and the Ruins of Gedi.
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When you stay at Hemingways Watamu in Watamu, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Watamu Beach and a 2-minute drive from Prawn Lake. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mida Creek and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Kipepeo Butterfly Project.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
1:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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Special 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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- 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.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Watamu Beach
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Prawn Lake
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Mida Creek
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Kipepeo Butterfly Project
7.5 km / 4.7 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
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 60
- hotel
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Laundry service
- Babysitting serviceExtra charge
- Lift access
- Newspaper stand
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- Shop
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Banquet hall
- Meeting room
- Business centre
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Children’s swimming area
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- Spa treatments
- Hairdressing salon
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Fitness
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Room types
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SUITE OCEAN VIEW ONE BEDROOMSUITE • OCEAN VIEW ONE BEDROOMSUI.B1-OV
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- OCEAN VIEW ONE BEDROOM
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SUITE OCEAN VIEW ONE BEDROOM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- OCEAN VIEW ONE BEDROOM
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SUI.B1-OV
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DOUBLE OCEAN VIEWDOUBLE • OCEAN VIEWDBL.OV
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- OCEAN VIEW
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DOUBLE OCEAN VIEW
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- OCEAN VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.OV
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SUITE DELUXE OCEAN VIEWSUITE • DELUXE OCEAN VIEWSUI.DX-OV
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE OCEAN VIEW
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SUITE DELUXE OCEAN VIEW
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE OCEAN VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SUI.DX-OV
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TWIN PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWSTWIN • PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWSTWN.P6-WV
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS
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TWIN PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS
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Room code: TWN.P6-WV
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SUITE OCEAN VIEW TWO BEDROOMSSUITE • OCEAN VIEW TWO BEDROOMSSUI.B2-OV
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- OCEAN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS
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SUITE OCEAN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- OCEAN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SUI.B2-OV
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DOUBLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE OCEAN VIEWDBL.DX-OV
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE OCEAN VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEW
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE OCEAN VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX-OV
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SINGLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEWSINGLE • DELUXE OCEAN VIEWSGL.DX-OV
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- SINGLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE OCEAN VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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SINGLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEW
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- SINGLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE OCEAN VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SGL.DX-OV
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Hemingways Watamu
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robert
I would Recommend Hemingway hotel to everyone as must stay place. Third was not anything I could pick that wasn’t top class. The beach had a lot of seaweed but that is a natural issue not the hotels fault.
I went out on the fishing charter and couldn’t a nice big sale fish. Do not go out if you are not tough!! The sea is choppy.
The food and bar where especially great. ♥️
Loved every minute. 5 stars
I went out on the fishing charter and couldn’t a nice big sale fish. Do not go out if you are not tough!! The sea is choppy.
The food and bar where especially great. ♥️
Loved every minute. 5 stars
Raj
Excellent property with superb views. The staff are extremely helpful too.
The beach unfortunately is covered with sea weeds and you hardly see the sand and not ideal to walk or lie on the sun lounger.
Not much choice on the menu for vegetarians either.
The beach unfortunately is covered with sea weeds and you hardly see the sand and not ideal to walk or lie on the sun lounger.
Not much choice on the menu for vegetarians either.
Tracy
Beautiful room spotlessly cleaned every day
Kyrylo
Overall nice place. Pools can be bigger. Ocean is very close but there are no sunbeds or bars on the beach, so it is harder to hangout near the ocean. Everything is clean but ants can be a problem. We had to take our clothes out of the closet because of the large numbers of ants. Some individual ants can make it into the bed as well. Also need to be careful about leaving your food and drinks on the side tables near the pool because they attract many ants too.
Sharmistha
Beautiful
robert
Beautiful resort. Great staff. Such a relaxing time.
cynthia
Very clean and staff went out of their way to make my family comfortable. We were there for my dad’s 90th birthday and it was quite memorable. I highly recommend
Pilar
It’s a very lovely place for people who want the resort experience.
Albert
Watamu With Friends
This was a very good hotel giving value for the money
Ian
Fantastic staff and beautiful views of the ocean
Caroline
Lovely to stay at Hemingways! As beautiful as ever. Staff and facilities first class!
Luke
A very good hotel which has prime location on the beautiful Watamu beach. Food is amazing for both breakfast and dinner, you won't go hungry.
But leaves a lot to be desired for a 5* hotel. For some reason water is rationed to a few small bottles of water in the room, y
But leaves a lot to be desired for a 5* hotel. For some reason water is rationed to a few small bottles of water in the room, y
Kathryn
Hemingways Watamu was just what we were looking for in terms of somewhere to relax and rest after an injury and work. Watamu itself is a bit less interesting in the off season (I.e. most restaurants are closed, as are many of the gear shops), but it’s still lovely if not a tad bit windy. Staff were amazing! Highly recommend.
Poonam
Excellent property on the beach. All rooms are ocean facing. Perfect for a romantic getaway or adult friends
Katie
We stayed in a 2 bed apartment which was well appointed and extremely spacious with a huge balcony (sadly not much sun as facing east) but overlooking the Indian Ocean. The bathrooms were good though beginning to look a little tired otherwise the apartment was fabulous. Plenty of bottled water provided each day and milk, tea and coffee (instant only). Substantial breakfast with plenty of options provided each morning. Lovely little coffee shop selling variety of cakes and muffins, coffee etc and range of smoothies. Hemingways bar fabulous spot for sundowner. Main restaurant was offering a buffet every night we were there but also à la carte, which in our opinion was the better option - and less expensive if you don’t have a huge appetite (buffet was ksh4,500 pp vs eg 3800 for huge freshly grilled king prawns and accompaniments or 1800 for delicious freshly cooked catch of the day).
The pools were very clean (one main, one child’s and one quiet pool) and the pool staff attentive. There isn’t a beach to sit on though you can access beach to walk along.
Gardens were delightful and well kept. All the staff we dealt with were charming and friendly and made us very welcome. We stayed in July and it was extremely windy (though I liked this as humidity reduced) and a lot of seaweed on the beach. We also used the gym which was well appointed, good a/c and I was allowed to borrow a yoga mat for my stay so I could do yoga on the peace of my balcony overlooking the ocean: nameste!
The pools were very clean (one main, one child’s and one quiet pool) and the pool staff attentive. There isn’t a beach to sit on though you can access beach to walk along.
Gardens were delightful and well kept. All the staff we dealt with were charming and friendly and made us very welcome. We stayed in July and it was extremely windy (though I liked this as humidity reduced) and a lot of seaweed on the beach. We also used the gym which was well appointed, good a/c and I was allowed to borrow a yoga mat for my stay so I could do yoga on the peace of my balcony overlooking the ocean: nameste!
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Could be better
Upon arrival the staff at the reception just watched as we struggled with our luggage. Their welcome was quite cold. Had requested for rooms close to each other but was given given separate rooms and only informed there weren’t close rooms together ones we got to the rooms.
Service at the restaurant was quite slow and the staff seemed confused with no coordination. Only one guy think the manager/supervisor seemed to try but you could clearly see he was overwhelmed.
Overall, we expected much more from a hotel like Hemmingways. Standards were quite low and definitely not value for the amount charged.
Service at the restaurant was quite slow and the staff seemed confused with no coordination. Only one guy think the manager/supervisor seemed to try but you could clearly see he was overwhelmed.
Overall, we expected much more from a hotel like Hemmingways. Standards were quite low and definitely not value for the amount charged.
Kosi
Terrible food, terrible service, annoying inefficient staff that has no sense of customer service. The only thing going for it, the rooms are clean and shower is good. 5 star hotel, very far from it.
Hua
We wish you could do better
I think I would rate it 6 out of 10; 1, The Spa session was really BAD, no music, no green tea, no underware, the Lady who was massaging my husband was not very professional to say the least; 2, the house keeping service was not up to the normal standard, cups not washed, tissues not filled up; 3, Very minimum Seafood served and yet we are next to the sea.
JEANETTE MARIE
The staff were helpful and pleasant all the time. The hotel was right at the beach and the food was excellent
Yasin Samatar
Great hotel property with lots of amenities and access to the beach! Enjoyed our stay and highly recommended!
Location & surroundings
Hemingways Watamu
Watamu Watamu Kilifi County 80202, Watamu, Kenya
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