Hemingways Watamu Hotel
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Beachfront resort within Watamu Marine National Park
Amenities & Facilities
Hemingways Watamu offers three outdoor swimming pools and a private beach area with sun loungers. The hotel has a spa and wellness centre that includes a sauna, fitness centre, and personal trainer services. Guests have access to a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and a shared kitchen in the Residences.
Accommodations
The Residences at Hemingways Watamu are penthouse-style apartments with full kitchen facilities, separate living spaces, and private balconies with ocean views. All rooms and apartments are soundproofed and equipped with air conditioning, plus a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The hotel provides a kids' outdoor play equipment and strollers for families with young children.
Dining
The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with ocean views and specializes in locally sourced seafood in an eclectic cuisine. Breakfast is served daily as a buffet or à la carte, and guests can order kids' meals and special diet menus. The bar serves wine/champagne, and the coffee house on site provides additional dining options.
Wellness & Spa
The spa at Hemingways Watamu provides body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services. Guests can use the sauna and join fitness classes or book a session with a personal trainer. The hotel also offers spa/wellness packages and has beauty services including a barber/beauty shop.
Location & Activities
Hemingways is located within Watamu Marine National Park, providing direct access to snorkeling, diving, and dolphin watching excursions. Nearby attractions include the Gedi Ruins (5-minute drive) and Arabuko Sokoke National Park. The hotel arranges dhow cruises, deep sea fishing trips, and tours to the Mambrui Sand Dunes and Marafa Hell's Kitchen.
- Location: Inside Watamu Marine National Park, 20 km from Malindi Airport
- Accommodations: Residences with full kitchen & private ocean-view balconies
- Dining: On-site restaurant with outdoor seating & fresh seafood focus
- Wellness: Spa with sauna, personal trainer & beauty treatments
- Activities: Snorkeling, dhow cruises, dolphin watching & Gedi Ruins tours
- Family: Kids' playground, babysitting, strollers & children's meals
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Single bed
Essential information about Hemingways Watamu Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 1360 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.9 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 12.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Malindi, MYD |
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