Hemingways Hotel Watamu is a luxury 5-star hotel in the middle of the pristine Watamu Marine National Park with its idyllic white sand beach and turquoise waters. The hotel sits just off Turtle Bay Road outside Watamu village.
Watamu itself lies approximately 120 km north of Mombasa and 25 km south of Malindi. The nearest airport is in Malindi which is 30 minutes by road whilst the nearest international airport is Moi International in Mombasa.
Hemingways Watamu Hotel has 76 units comprising 39 airy hotel rooms, all with direct ocean views, and 21 spacious 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residences. Each guestroom is tastefully fitted with air conditioning and ceiling fans, mosquito nets, a telephone, an in-room safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a fully stocked minibar.
The bathrooms are en-suite with showers. The apartments have been designed and finished to the highest degree of modern coastal luxury. Each luxury apartment features a tastefully furnished living and dining area with a fully equipped modern kitchen.
Hemingways Restaurant is an alfresco brasserie-style restaurant featuring modern flavors with a focus on fresh local seafood with a hint of Swahili spices. A variety of fresh pasta and vegetarian menus are also served. The Pagoda Restaurant is a beachside eatery.
There are 3 bars that serve a wide selection of alcoholic and soft drinks as well as cocktails. The Hemingways Bar offers abundant natural light and fantastic panoramic views of the bay. Gede Café Bar serves fresh pastries, paninis, and pizzas and looks out over the botanical. The Rock Bar is a seasonal bar and offers light bites.
There is a conference hall that can hold up to 70 guests. The hall is fitted with modern communication and presentation technology. There are ideal venues for weddings like the shade of a whispering palm tree in our exotic gardens or barefoot on the beach.
Hemingways Watamu Hotel Residences Watamu Marine National Park has a spa 4 treatment rooms, a salon, and a gym. The treatments feature the finest oils from Terres D’Afrique to reinvigorate the skin after a long day at the beach.
There are 2 outdoor swimming pools one located on the beachfront overlooking the ocean, the other a botanical pool adjacent to the spa. Activities in Hemingways include deep-sea fishing, paddle boarding, kite surfing, kayaking, sailing, and scuba diving.
Hemingways Resort Hotel Non-Residents Accommodation Prices
2023 Hemingways Hotel Watamu Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Include;
High Season and Regular Season: Bed & Breakfast accommodation and all local taxes
Premium Season: Half board accommodation and all local taxes, High-speed Wi-Fi internet, mineral water, complimentary use of the gym and tennis court
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High Season |
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Room Type |
Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double/Twin (2 Guests) |
Triple Room (3 Guests) |
Child Rate |
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North Wing Ocean View Double/Twin |
340 US Dollars | 495 US Dollars | 670 US Dollars | 125 US Dollars |
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North Wing Deluxe Ocean View |
400 US Dollars | 525 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
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1 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment |
500 US Dollars | 810 US Dollars | N/A | N/A |
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2 Bedroom Ocean View |
1,100 US Dollars | 1,100 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
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2 Bedroom Deluxe Ocean View |
1,350 US Dollars | 1,350 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
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4 Bedroom Ocean View |
2,500 US Dollars | 2,500 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
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Regular Season |
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| Room Type | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double/Twin (2 Guests) |
Triple Room (3 Guests) |
Child Rate |
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North Wing Ocean View |
260 US Dollars | 380 US Dollars | 520 US Dollars | 90 US Dollars |
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North Wing Deluxe Ocean View |
300 US Dollars | 400 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
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1 Bedroom Ocean View |
460 US Dollars | 490 US Dollars | N/A | N/A |
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2 Bedroom Ocean View |
910 US Dollars | 910 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
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2 Bedroom Deluxe Ocean View |
1,050 US Dollars | 1,050 US Dollars | N/A | N/A |
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4 Bedroom Ocean View |
1,800 US Dollars | 1,800 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
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Peak Season |
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| Room Type | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double/Twin (2 Guests) |
Triple Room (3 Guests) |
Child Rate |
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North Wing Ocean View |
77U S Dollars | 820 US Dollars | 1,150 US Dollars | 210 US Dollars |
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North Wing Deluxe Ocean View |
870 US Dollars | 900 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
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1 Bedroom Ocean View |
960 US Dollars | 960 US Dollars | N/A | N/A |
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2 Bedroom Ocean View |
1,900 US Dollars | 1,900 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
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2 Bedroom Deluxe Ocean View |
2,100 US Dollars | 2,100 US Dollars | N/A | N/A |
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4 Bedroom Ocean View |
3,950 US Dollars | 3,950 US Dollars | N/A |
N/A |
Notes
* Check-in time: 1300 Hours
* Checkout time: 1000 Hours
* A child aged (0-5 years) sharing with an adult stays free
* Extra Meal Dinner is 40 US Dollars Per Adult/ Child 20 US Dollars
* Children below 12 yrs in their own room – 75% of the Twin/ Double rate
* Children below 12 years in their own room – 70% of the applicable room rate
* Premium Season arrivals between 27th to 31st December 2023 Minimum Length of Stay 4 Nights
Hemingways Hotel Watamu Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Exclude;
* Beach BBQ – 75 US Dollars per person excluding Marine Park fees, minimum 4 persons
* Cultural Visit to Malindi town – 60 US Dollars per vehicle with guide – maximum 4 guests
* Cultural trip to Gede Ruins – 60 US Dollars per vehicle – max 4 pax; excluding entrance fee
* Snorkeling trip on a glass-bottom boat – 20 US Dollars per person excluding Marine Park fee
* Watamu Bio-Ken Snake Park – 30 US Dollars per vehicle – max 4 pax; excluding entrance fee
* Sundowner Dhow Cruise at Mida Creek – 70 US Dollars per person excluding Marine Park fees
* Visit Arabuko Sokoke Forest – 95 US Dollars per vehicle with a guide, max 4 pax, excluding entrance fee
Honeymoon Offers
* Complimentary upgrade to half-board meal plan
* Complimentary room upgrade subject to availability
* Amenities including cake for two, a bottle of wine, fruits, and flowers
* Lunch Supplement – 35 US Dollars per person
* Dinner Supplement – 40 US Dollars per person
* Lunch/Dinner Supplement for Children under 12 is 50% off adult meal supplement
Airport Transfers
* Malindi Airport – 70 US Dollars per vehicle (Maximum 3 pax) one way
* Malindi Airport – 90 US Dollars per vehicle (Maximum 5 pax) one way
* Vipingo Airport – 80 US Dollars per vehicle (Maximum 3 pax) one way
* Vipingo Airport -110 US Dollars per vehicle (Maximum 5 pax) one way
* Moi International Airport Mombasa -200 US Dollars per vehicle/7 seater van one way