Hemingways Watamu

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from room
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent(43 Ratings)

Hotel in Kenya

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
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About this hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Hemingways Watamu's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Hemingways Watamu offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.


2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden

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Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Beds not specified • 431 ft²

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Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Single Room, Ocean View

Beds not specified • 431 ft²

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Sleeps 2
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Standard Single Room, Ocean View

Beds not specified • 431 ft²

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Sleeps 2
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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Beds not specified • 1615 ft²

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Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Beds not specified • 2583 ft²

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Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0
Excellent(43 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
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.
5.0 / 5.0
May 2024
Excellent property on the beach. All rooms are ocean facing. Perfect for a romantic getaway or adult friends
5.0 / 5.0
May 2024
Excellent property on the beach. All rooms are ocean facing. Perfect for a romantic getaway or adult friends
5.0 / 5.0
Apr 2024
Lovely resort. Staff were very kind and friendly. The bar and restaurant are very well appointed; I think they refurbished it not that long ago. The menu was extensive and the food good quality. Good pools, including a ‘quiet pool’, which is such a great addition. We had a lovely spacious room with sea view. Everything was clean and in good working order, nice bed and linens. The AC was working just like you’d want it to and made relatively little sound. Perhaps the bathroom could do with a little touch up. I would love to stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Apr 2024
Lovely resort. Staff were very kind and friendly. The bar and restaurant are very well appointed; I think they refurbished it not that long ago. The menu was extensive and the food good quality. Good pools, including a ‘quiet pool’, which is such a great addition. We had a lovely spacious room with sea view. Everything was clean and in good working order, nice bed and linens. The AC was working just like you’d want it to and made relatively little sound. Perhaps the bathroom could do with a little touch up. I would love to stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2023
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2023
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!

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kenya?

The average price for a rental in Kenya is $66 per night. This rental is $409 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hemingways Watamu. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hemingways Watamu. Enjoy the water!

Is Hemingways Watamu pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hemingways Watamu?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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