Hemingways Watamu | Resort in Watamu

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

Best-rates for the Hemingways Watamu starts from $268 per night with includes Laundry, Accessibility, Spa, Restaurant, Security/Safety, Bar, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Ocean View, Oceanfront, Kitchen, Designated Smoking Area, TV, Toiletries, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Parking, View, Business Services, Breakfast, Internet, Pool, Private Beach, Fireplace/Heating, Wheelchair Accessible, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services With private courts and nearby facilities. PickleTrip™ offers a wide range of properties for pickleball players and travelers of all types. Our goal is to connect you with the perfect vacation rental, resort, or hotel that has a private pickleball court or nearby facilities, ensuring a fun and active stay.

| 9.0 (179 Reviews) | 12 Bathrooms 28 Guests

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: Security/Safety, Bar, Air Conditioner, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 179 reviews with the average score of 9 . 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.

You can check the reviews and description of this 55 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this PickleTrip place in Watamu. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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.

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

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pool

Designated Smoking Area

View

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Beach

Ocean View

Balcony/Terrace

Oceanfront

Accessibility

Transportation/Shuttle

Security/Safety

Business Services

Sports/Activities

Wellness Facilities

Spa

Fireplace/Heating

Restaurant

Bar

Toiletries

Guest Services

Entertainment

Breakfast

Child Friendly

Internet

Kitchen

Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast

Restaurant

Wine/Champagne

Snack bar

Kids' meals

Fruit

Special diet meals (on request)

Coffee house on site

Breakfast in the room

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Parking

Parking on site

Free parking

Parking

Private Parking

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Fitness classes

Diving

Body scrub

Body treatments

Racquetball

Canoeing

Live sports events (broadcast)

Live music/Performance

Sauna

Happy hour

Tour or class about local culture

Themed dinners

Beauty services

Pedicure

Spa facilities

Aerobics

Fishing

Massage

Body wrap

Private beach area

Personal trainer

Mini golf

Playground

Snorkeling

Manicure

Spa/Wellness packages

Facial treatments

Windsurfing

Beach

Fitness

Fitness center

Beachfront

Waxing services

Entertainment

Outdoor play equipment for kids

Board games/Puzzles

Indoor play area

General

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Heating

Designated smoking area

Smoke-free property

Air conditioning

Family rooms

Soundproof rooms

Facilities for disabled guests

Safe

Wifi in all areas

Guest Services

Express check-in/out

Concierge

Private check-in/out

Room service

Ironing service

Airport shuttle

Strollers

Shuttle service

Daily housekeeping

Shared lounge/TV area

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Fax/Photocopying

Laundry

Valet parking

24-hour front desk

Tour desk

Suit press

Shuttle service (additional charge)

Business center

Currency exchange

Babysitting/Child services

Hair/Beauty salon

Packed lunches

Baggage storage

Invoice provided

Internet

Free Wifi

Wifi

Internet

Outdoors

Terrace

Outdoor pool (year-round)

Outdoor furniture

Outdoor pool

Garden

Sun deck

Security/Safety

CCTV outside property

Key access

Smoke alarms

Security alarm

CCTV in common areas

24-hour security

Fire extinguishers

Key card access

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Breakfast to-go containers

Process in place to check health of guests

Access to healthcare professionals

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Face masks for guests available

Thermometers for guests provided by property

First aid kits available

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Cashless payment available

Spa

Beach chairs/Loungers

Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Non refundable

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

Yonis

Mar 23, 2026 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 9

Kenya

Reviewer Type: Family With Children

Travel Purpose: leisure

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Ocean View Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 40 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed 1 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Toilet, Bathtub, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shampoo, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper General Fan, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Soundproof, Safe, Mosquito net, Tile/Marble floor Media & Technology TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV Outdoors Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture Kitchen Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Electric kettle Living Area Desk View Sea view, View Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Adapter Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Shallow end
Deluxe Ocean View Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 40 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Toilet, Bathtub, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shampoo, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper General Fan, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Soundproof, Safe, Mosquito net, Tile/Marble floor Media & Technology TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV Outdoors Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Patio Kitchen Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Electric kettle Living Area Desk View Sea view, View Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Adapter Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Shallow end
Two-Bedroom Ocean View Suite Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 200 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed 2 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Toilet, Bathtub, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shampoo, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper General Fan, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Soundproof, Safe, Mosquito net, Tile/Marble floor Media & Technology TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV Outdoors Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture Kitchen Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Microwave, Wine glasses, Dishwasher, Oven, Dining table, Electric kettle, Toaster, Kitchen Living Area Dining area, Desk, Sofa, Sitting area View Sea view, View Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Adapter Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Shallow end
One Bedroom Ocean View Suite Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 150 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Toilet, Bathtub, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shampoo, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper General Fan, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Soundproof, Safe, Mosquito net, Tile/Marble floor Media & Technology TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV Kitchen Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Microwave, Wine glasses, Dishwasher, Oven, Dining table, Electric kettle, Toaster, Kitchen, Kitchenette Outdoors Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture Living Area Dining area, Desk, Sofa, Sitting area View Sea view, View Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Adapter Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Shallow end
Deluxe Apartment Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 240 m² 1 Twin bed(s) Bed 2 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Toilet, Bathtub, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shampoo, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper General Fan, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Soundproof, Safe, Mosquito net, Tile/Marble floor Media & Technology TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV Outdoors Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture Kitchen Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Microwave, Wine glasses, Dishwasher, Oven, Dining table, Electric kettle, Toaster, Kitchen Living Area Dining area, Desk, Sofa, Sitting area View Sea view, View Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Adapter Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Shallow end
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 Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Toilet, Bathtub, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shampoo, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper General Fan, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Soundproof, Safe, Mosquito net, Tile/Marble floor Media & Technology TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV Outdoors Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture Kitchen Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Microwave, Wine glasses, Dishwasher, Oven, Dining table, Electric kettle, Toaster, Kitchen Living Area Dining area, Desk, Sofa, Sitting area View Sea view, View Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Adapter Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Shallow end
Twin Room with Sea View Room Type: Twin Room Size: 40 m² 2 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Hairdryer, Walk-in shower, Toilet, Bathtub, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Shampoo, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper General Fan, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Soundproof, Safe, Mosquito net, Tile/Marble floor Media & Technology TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV Outdoors Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture Kitchen Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Electric kettle Living Area Desk View Sea view, View Services Wake-up service Bedroom Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor Room amenities Drying rack for clothing, Socket near the bed, Adapter Pool and Spa Pool towels, Pool with a view, Shallow end

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 $268 per night with includes Laundry, Accessibility, Spa, Restaurant, Security/Safety, Bar, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Ocean View, Oceanfront, Kitchen, Designated Smoking Area, TV, Toiletries, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Parking, View, Business Services, Breakfast, Internet, Pool, Private Beach, Fireplace/Heating, Wheelchair Accessible, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services With private courts and nearby facilities. PickleTrip™ offers a wide range of properties for pickleball players and travelers of all types. Our goal is to connect you with the perfect vacation rental, resort, or hotel that has a private pickleball court or nearby facilities, ensuring a fun and active stay.

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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Nightly rates from:

US $268