HEMINGWAYS WATAMU, Watamu

Hemingways Watamu - A 5-star beachfront hotel with ocean-view rooms, deep-sea fishing, and spa treatments

Hemingways Watamu offers 40m² bright, airy rooms with en-suite bathrooms and private balconies providing Indian Ocean views. The property features The Spa at Hemingways Watamu, offering Terres D'Afrique signature treatments and locally sourced ingredient therapies. Dining includes breakfast with Kenyan coffee, homemade pastries, and smoked tuna scrambled eggs, plus Gede Café serving wraps, grilled seafood, and sharing platters. The iconic Hemingways Bar provides ocean views and tropical cocktails. Recreational facilities include a gym, tennis courts, and deep-sea fishing charters for sailfish and marlin from November to April. Located on Watamu Beach within Watamu Marine National Park, the nearest airport is in Malindi, 30 minutes by road. Guests can access Mida Creek birdwatching sites and Vipingo Ridge golf course, a 40-minute drive away.

Pros

All rooms feature private balconies with direct Indian Ocean views.

The Spa offers Terres D'Afrique treatments using African plant-inspired products.

Deep-sea fishing charters target sailfish and marlin from November to April.

On-site dining includes Gede Café's grilled seafood and sharing platters.

Proximity to Watamu Marine National Park snorkeling and diving sites.

Cons

The nearest international airport (Moi International, Mombasa) requires a 120km transfer.

Some recreational activities like golf at Vipingo Ridge require a 40-minute drive.