
Hemingways Watamu
A proud member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Hemingways Watamu is a tropical paradise situated in the middle of the pristine Watamu Marine National Park in Kenya's Turtle Bay. With clear turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, Watamu has so much to offer those seeking an active holiday and represents true Kenyan coastal luxury.
Renowned for its prolific big game fishing all year round, the boutique hotel offers 39 luxury ocean-view bedrooms as well as 21 spacious, one- two- and four-bedroom residences, all with ocean views and situated within yards of the white sand beach. With numerous water sports activities on offer as well as a fabulous new day spa, a wide array of international cuisine, and even traditional Arabic dhow cruises, this is the perfect way to encounter Kenya's coast.
Special offer: Book for 4 nights and only pay for 3 nights. This offer is only valid between 04 January - 19 December 2025. Book for 7 nights and only pay for 5 nights. This offer is only valid between 05 January - 19 December 2025. Terms and conditions apply.
Expert View
- Situated within the famous Watamu Marine National Park
- Renowned area for exceptional year-round big game fishing
- Larger residences perfect for families and small groups
- All rooms offer ocean views
At a glance
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60 Rooms
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All Ages
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Open All Year
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B&B to Full Board

"Travel between June and October to witness the annual humpback whale migration pass through the Watamu Marine National Park. You may even be lucky enough to view them from the land."
ACTIVITIES
Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
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Birdwatching
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Boat Trip
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Ocean Safari
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Fishing
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Golf
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Snorkelling/Scuba Diving
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Water Sports
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Wellness/Spa
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Take a journey through Hemingways Watamu to get a flavour of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.






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CLIENT REVIEWS
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holiday to Hemingways Watamu
Again a beautiful hotel, we had a four bedroom penthouse overlooking the beach. A slower pace of life here which we enjoyed before flying home.
We went snorkeling one morning and also took a trip on a Dhow boat up the creek one evening with sundowners and substantial nibbles all organised by Hemin…
Adventure Holiday to Hemingways Watamu
A very nice place! The food and rooms were wonderful. The only thing we realized is it was small for our active family and we maybe should have gone to an area with more for us to do. But it is a great place to relax and chill. The staff and food were all great!
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Again, another exceptional Hemingways location. We had a great ocean-front room with a fantastic view of the Indian Ocean. The staff was genuine and friendly our entire stay. We truly enjoyed ourselves and bonded with members of the staff while we were there for four days. The food was world-class,…
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Our ocean view apartment was wonderful! The water was so beautiful. The food and staff were great! My only complaint was that the beaches were covered in seaweed. We felt stuck in the resort because we couldn't go walking along the beach. We actually said that we would have cut the vacation shor…
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