Hemingways Watamu

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.

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.

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.