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Standard Double Room, Ocean View
Room with view
40 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View
Room with view
200 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Single Room, Ocean View
Room with view
40.0 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Single Room, Ocean View
Room with view
40 square metres
1 King Bed 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View
Room with view
240 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View
Room with view
400 square metres
2 Double Beds and 4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View
Room with view
150 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View
Room with view
40 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Hemingways Watamu in Watamu, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Mida Creek and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Watamu Marine National Park.

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.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 60
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Scuba diving on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

One child stays free

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 5

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Hemingways Watamu Hotel
  • Hemingways Hotel
  • Hemingways Watamu Hotel
  • Hemingways Watamu Watamu
  • Hemingways Watamu Hotel Watamu

We should mention

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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