A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the world, Hemingways Watamu is a luxury resort located on one of Kenya's finest beaches 90 miles north of Mombasa.
Welcome to Hemingways Watamu. This Indian Ocean luxury 5 star boutique beach hotel in Kenya is everyone’s favorite and our guests just keep coming back for more.An iconic tropical paradise on the Kenyan coast sitting right in the middle of the pristine Watamu Marine National Park with its idyllic white sand beach and turquoise waters. The exceptional personal service and sincere charm of this established hotel has come to represent Kenyan coastal luxury to so many travellers for close to 30 years. And it’s just got even better with a mega makeover.There is so much to do here – learn to kite-surf; get your PADI certificate, take a sunset dhow cruise on Mida Creek, play a round of golf on the nearby world class golf course, Vipingo Ridge; or go on safari for a few days in Tsavo or the Maasai Mara. If that all sounds a little too energetic, relax around the pool with a good book as you work your way through our cocktail menu.
Rooms
Bright, airy rooms measuring 40m² with en-suite bathrooms and private balconies all offering exceptional views of the Indian Ocean – a view you wish you woke up to every morning. There are 13 newly renovated Deluxe Ocean View Rooms on the second floor of our North Wing and 26 Ocean View Rooms on the ground and first floor.
4 Bedroom Ocean View
Spacious and with easy access to the beach and the botanical pool, our ocean view rooms are found in the North Wing of the hotel on the ground and first floor. En-suite bathrooms and a beautiful balcony overlooking the Marine Park provide guests with the utmost comfort and luxury. The quiet grassy area in front of the rooms is a relaxing place to read and soak up the coastal sunshine.
One Bedroom Ocean View Apartment
Approaching 150 m² in size, these beautifully appointed apartments offer a large master bedroom with marble tiled en-suite bathroom adjoining a tastefully furnished living and dining area with a fully equipped modern kitchen. The large open terrace provides fantastic sea views and ample space to kick back and relax. These are perfect for couples seeking a little more space and privacy.
2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment
Ranging from 200m² to 230m², soaked with natural light and offering a large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a second large twin bedroom with adjoining bathroom, these apartments are ideal for families. Both bedrooms have wonderful ocean views and direct access to the terrace. Featuring interior and exterior lounging and dining space and a fully equipped modern kitchen, the 2 bedroom apartments have ample room for socialising or retreating to a quiet spot.
North Wing Ocean View
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North Wing Deluxe Ocean View
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2 Bedroom Deluxe Ocean View Apartment
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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View
1 Double Bed431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View
2 Double Beds and 4 Twin Beds4306-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Layout - 4 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and dishwasherSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
2 Double Beds and 4 Twin Beds4306-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Layout - 4 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and dishwasherSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds2583-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and dishwasherSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds2583-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and dishwasherSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View
1 Double Bed1615-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed1615-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking
Standard Double Room, Ocean View
1 Double Bed431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds2153-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds2153-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
Standard Single Room, Ocean View
1 Twin Bed431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
1 Twin Bed431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
Deluxe Single Room, Ocean View
1 King Bed or 1 Twin Bed431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
1 King Bed or 1 Twin Bed431-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with ocean views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking
Dining
Restaurant serves fish caught-that-day. Dining Room - Terrace a la carte or table d'hote menus. Indoors for most of the year. Outdoors - October to March weather permitting. Circular African style thatched building. Dress code: It is requested that gentlemen wear long trousers and a tailored shirt in the restaurants and bars after 7pm.
Hemingways Bar
The iconic Hemingways Bar is located right on the seafront and offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean and Watamu Beach. With an extensive wine and…
Hemingways Bar
The iconic Hemingways Bar is located right on the seafront and offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean and Watamu Beach. With an extensive wine and spirit list and a variety of fresh, tropical cocktails there is simply no better place to enjoy the traditional Kenyan sundowner. The Gede Café food menu is available in the Bar.
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Recreation
Indian ocean beach resort with sweeping views of Watamu Marine Park. Hemingways Hotel Watamu offers Wide range of outdoor activities: kite surfing, PADI driving training and safaris.
Deep Sea Fishing
Hemingways Watamu is renowned for deep sea fishing and has also recently pioneered humpback whale watching excursions during the months of June &ndash…
Whale Watching
Humpback whales are the most majestic animals in the ocean, and are seen annually passing through the Watamu National Marine Protected Area on the Ken…
Water Sports
Exhilarating, high-speed extreme sports will jolt you out of the lazy lull of coastal life.
Golf
A majestic 18 hole PGA accredited golf course hugging the Indian Ocean coastline.
Scuba diving / Snorkelling
Dive into the realm of the fishes as a kaleidoscope of color whirls past your goggles.
Places to see
Beyond the beach, Watamu has several interesting places to visit. Hike through the shady forest in search of colorful birds, sail Mida Creek in a dhow…
Safari
Don’t feel that you have to spend your whole holiday on the coast; you might like to venture inland for a few days on safari to explore one of K…
Deep Sea Fishing
Hemingways Watamu is renowned for deep sea fishing and has also recently pioneered humpback whale watching excursions during the months of June – September. The migration of the majestic humpbacks along the coast of East Africa is truly something to behold.As host of the ILTTA World Championships, many ESPN, DSTV and SKY televised events and numerous other Tournaments annually, Hemingways Watamu is a focal point of fishing off the East African Coast.The waters off Watamu offer hugely diverse fishing opportunities and it is one of very few places where three types of Marlin, Sailfish, Broadbill Swordfish and Short bill Spearfish are all available. With a series of underwater mountains easily accessible offshore, bait and the predators are concentrated unlike the situation in the open Ocean. Hemingways Watamu was the pioneer of the practice of ‘tag and release’ of billfish on the Kenyan coast. We continue to wholeheartedly recommend this to guests and award certificates to anglers in recognition of their catch.
View on mapWhale Watching
Humpback whales are the most majestic animals in the ocean, and are seen annually passing through the Watamu National Marine Protected Area on the Kenyan Coast.Ask any tourist to name the Big Five of Kenya, and they will no doubt give you the usual list of land animals. Although visitors to Kenya are aware of Kenya’s beautiful beaches, coral reefs, fishes and sea turtles, not many know that 10 different species of dolphins and whale have been identified in Watamu, which could easily be included in the “Marine Big Five”.Each year whales are first sighted along the coast of East Africa in early June as they make their annual migration north from Antarctica. Whales travel to warm tropical inner reefs during both breeding and birthing. Newly born calves typically remain with the mothers for about two years, until weaned. The return journey is made in October, swimming over 4,000km to the cold, food-rich seas of Antarctica, their main feeding area for sardines or krill. These magnificent marine mammals can reach a length of 15 metres and weigh around 30 tonnes (about six times the weight of an elephant). Watching them in their natural environment leaping out of the water, sometimes in pairs, or larger family groups, is an unforgettable sight. They can sometimes even be seen from land in Watamu, as you sip a cold beer facing the marine park.
View on mapWater Sports
Exhilarating, high-speed extreme sports will jolt you out of the lazy lull of coastal life.
View on mapScuba diving / Snorkelling
Dive into the realm of the fishes as a kaleidoscope of color whirls past your goggles.
View on mapPlaces to see
Beyond the beach, Watamu has several interesting places to visit. Hike through the shady forest in search of colorful birds, sail Mida Creek in a dhow or head to Malindi to discover Swahili antiques in bustling little streets.
View on mapSafari
Don’t feel that you have to spend your whole holiday on the coast; you might like to venture inland for a few days on safari to explore one of Kenya’s other thriving National Parks. Our experienced team will tailor an adventure that will surpass your expectations of the African bush.
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Location
The Area Watamu – meaning “home of the sweet people” in Swahili – is a small village on the Kenyan coast approximately 120kms north of Mombasa – Kenya’s second largest city. It is also 20kms south of Malindi – Vasco de Gama’s first landing point on the coast of East Africa. Watamu’s shoreline features pristine white sand beaches and offshore coral formations arranged in different bays and sheltered by a reef. The area is protected as part of the Watamu Marine National Park and is considered one of the best snorkeling and diving areas on the coast of Africa. The Marine Park is renowned worldwide for its natural beauty and boasts a diverse marine life from the visiting whale sharks and manta rays to three species of sea turtle. Climate & weatherThe low-lying coast of Kenya creates a tropical climate with wonderful sea breezes. It is at its hottest in March but cools off in July with temperatures ranging between 26C and 32C throughout the year. The monsoons bring two distinct seasons – when the warm air moves south in March, the longer rains follow in April and May. It moves north again in September bringing the shorter rains of October and November. The southeast wind, called Kusi, blows from mid March to November, cooling the waters. The northeast breeze, called Kaskazi, brings warmer, calm seas throughout the months of December, January and February. Culture & traditionsThe Swahili culture of the coast is an exotic mix of Omani, Portuguese and Bantu influences. Built on trade, the coastal town of Watamu was once an outpost for ivory, slaves, spices and shells. Local people are predominantly fishermen and farmers and the coast is rich in exotic fruit and sisal plantations. There is a languid pace to life here, quite different to the hectic rush of Nairobi. Middle Eastern influences are more apparent at the coast in the architecture and religion and both Malindi and Watamu have elements of an Italian feel with great pizzerias and delicious gelato available.
