Hemingways Watamu | Resort in Watamu

| 8.5 (110 Reviews) |  12 Bathrooms  31 Guests
Watamu Resort | Hemingways Watamu

Resort in Watamu

Offering a spa and wellness center, 2 pools surrounded by palm trees, Hemingways Watamu is located on the beachfront of Watamu. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. The rooms are furnished in a modern style and offer bright interiors with views of the ocean. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it features eclectic cuisine with a focus on fresh sea food. Guests can partake in an array of activities in the area, such as snorkeling, fishing, and bird watching. The Gede Ruins are a 5-minute drive from the property, while Malindi Airport is 12 mi away.

Hemingways Watamu is located in Watamu.

This 55 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Ocean View, Transportation/Shuttle, Business Services, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 110 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Watamu and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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This Hemingways Watamu in Watamu is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Hemingways Watamu”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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Watamu Marine National Park, B8, Watamu, 80202, Kenya

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Canoeing
  • Waxing services
  • Darts
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Windsurfing
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
  • Personal trainer
  • Snorkeling
  • Body wrap
  • Facial treatments
  • Racquetball
  • Body treatments
  • Beachfront
  • Manicure
  • Spa
  • Beauty services
  • Body scrub
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Live music/Performance
  • Beach
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
  • Diving
  • Mini golf
  • Themed dinners
  • Pedicure
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Currency exchange
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Laundry
  • Valet parking
  • Ironing service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Private check-in/out
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Packed lunches
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Kids' pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Infant Policy
Cots are available from age 0 to 1 without price in crib
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Featuring a balcony,these rooms include air conditioning,a mini-bar,and a private bathroom with a shower. the rooms are spacious and have easy access to the beach, please note the following dress codes: hats and swimming costumes must not be worn in the restaurant or bar after 19:00, a top or kanga must be worn on top of swimming costumes in the bar and restaurant, males over 12 years of age must wear trousers and a tailored shirt in the restaurant in the evening (no jeans, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts or kikoy scarves)please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.74
Location:
9.16
Staff:
8.78
Facilities:
9.17
Comfort:
9.24
Cleanliness:
9.13
aminovic
Aug 7, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United States
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: stuff were amazing and kind ,beautiful and serene environment.Loved the room .it was super clean and beautiful.The bathrooms were clean and the balcony view was spectacular. worth each dollar. 5 star experience indeed.
Negative: No complaints.
Summary: beautiful watamu Hemingways.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Bathrobe, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries

General

Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe, Soundproof, Mosquito net

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Pool towels
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Bathrobe, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe, Soundproof, Mosquito net

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Pool towels
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 200 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Bathrobe, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe, Soundproof, Mosquito net

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Electric kettle, Dishwasher, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Pool towels
One-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 150 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Bathrobe, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe, Soundproof, Mosquito net

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Electric kettle, Dishwasher, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Pool towels
Deluxe Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 240 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Bathrobe, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe, Soundproof, Mosquito net

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Electric kettle, Dishwasher, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Pool towels
Penthouse Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 400 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Bathrobe, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe, Soundproof, Mosquito net

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, TV

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Electric kettle, Dishwasher, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Oven

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Pool towels
Twin Room with Sea View
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Toilet, Bathrobe, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries

General

Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Tile/Marble floor, Fan, Safe, Soundproof, Mosquito net

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Drying rack for clothing, Adapter, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool with a view, Pool towels

FAQ's

Is this Hemingways Watamu pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Hemingways Watamu?

Check-in time for Hemingways Watamu starts counting from 1:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Hemingways Watamu have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Hemingways Watamu has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Hemingways Watamu?

Best-rates for the Hemingways Watamu starts from $310 per night with includes Parking, Pool, Ocean View, Transportation/Shuttle, Business Services, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Laundry, Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Bar, Toiletries, Entertainment, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Breakfast, Internet With all other amenities included. Treehouse Rentals offers a wide range of treehouses, forest homes, cabins, and off-grid retreats, ensuring each traveler discovers their ideal nature getaway—be it a family adventure, a peaceful retreat, or a pet-friendly retreat with the whole group.

Is Hemingways Watamu a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Hemingways Watamu wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Hemingways Watamu is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Hemingways Watamu?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Hemingways Watamu indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Hemingways Watamu?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Hemingways Watamu are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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