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Flexible Stay
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Up to 10 Adults and 10 Children
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Rates valid 4 Jan - 21 Dec 2026
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All Ages Welcome
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Five-Star Beachfront Hotel
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Half-Board Rates
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Kite-Surfing and PADI Courses
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Watamu Marine Park Setting
Description
Hemingways Watamu is a five-star beachfront retreat overlooking the turquoise water of Watamu Marine National Park, and for close to 30 years it has stood for Kenyan coastal luxury. Spacious ocean-view rooms, attentive personal service, fine dining and marine adventures on the doorstep make it a standout for couples, families and divers.
Watamu, whose name means home of the sweet people in Swahili, lies about 120 km north of Mombasa and 20 km south of Malindi. Its reef-sheltered white beaches are among the best snorkelling and diving areas on the East African coast. Our team tailors flights, private airport transfers and excursions around your plans.
Rates and Child Policy
| Travel Dates | Ocean View (PPS) | Ocean View (PP) | Deluxe Ocean View (PPS) | Deluxe Ocean View (PP) |
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| 4 Jan – 28 Feb, 3 – 5 Apr and 1 – 31 Aug 2026 | 17,980 | 27,320 | 21,700 | 33,010 |
| 1 Mar – 2 Apr, 6 Apr – 31 Jul and 1 Sep – 21 Dec 2026 | 16,430 | 24,990 | 19,840 | 30,180 |
| Travel Dates | Ocean View (PPS) | Ocean View (PP) | Deluxe Ocean View (PPS) | Deluxe Ocean View (PP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan – 28 Feb, 3 – 5 Apr and 1 – 31 Aug 2026 | 57,560 | 76,240 | 68,700 | 91,310 |
| 1 Mar – 2 Apr, 6 Apr – 31 Jul and 1 Sep – 21 Dec 2026 | 52,900 | 70,020 | 63,130 | 83,810 |
| Travel Dates | Ocean View (PPS) | Ocean View (PP) | Deluxe Ocean View (PPS) | Deluxe Ocean View (PP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan – 28 Feb, 3 – 5 Apr and 1 – 31 Aug 2026 | 97,130 | 143,830 | 115,730 | 172,250 |
| 1 Mar – 2 Apr, 6 Apr – 31 Jul and 1 Sep – 21 Dec 2026 | 89,380 | 132,180 | 106,420 | 158,120 |
PPS means per person sharing a double or twin room. PP means per person in a single-occupancy room. Nightly rates are half-board and exclude drinks, other meals and extras.
- Children under 5 years: complimentary stay
- Two children up to 11.9 years in their own room: 75% of the double room rate
What to Expect
Hemingways sits in the middle of the Watamu Marine National Park, with a white sand beach and turquoise water. The park is known worldwide for its natural beauty and marine life, from visiting whale sharks and manta rays to three species of sea turtle.
There is plenty to do. Learn to kite-surf, earn a PADI certificate, take a sunset dhow cruise on Mida Creek, play a round at the nearby Vipingo Ridge golf course or go on safari for a few days in Tsavo or the Maasai Mara. If that sounds too energetic, relax by the pool with a cocktail.
The coast is tropical, with temperatures between 26 and 32 degrees Celsius through the year and sea breezes that keep it comfortable. The long rains fall in April and May and the shorter rains in October and November, while December to February brings the warm, calm seas of the northeast breeze.
Watamu’s Swahili culture mixes Omani, Portuguese and Bantu influences, and life moves at a languid pace. Both Watamu and nearby Malindi also have an Italian touch, with good pizzerias and gelato.
The starting rate is USD 127 (KSh 16,430) per person per night sharing, half-board. Special offers of 4 nights for 3 and 7 nights for 5 are available in 2026. The final price depends on your travel dates, room category and the number of guests, so contact our team to confirm availability and get a quote.
- Beachfront setting inside Watamu Marine National Park
- Spacious North Wing ocean-view and deluxe ocean-view rooms
- Half-board rates with special offers of 4 nights for 3 and 7 nights for 5
- Kite-surfing, PADI certification and sunset dhow cruises on Mida Creek
- Nearby golf at Vipingo Ridge, and safaris to Tsavo or the Maasai Mara
- Close to Malindi, with its Swahili and Italian-influenced culture
Itinerary
Arrive in Watamu, check in and settle into your ocean-view room. Take an evening walk on the beach before dinner.
A day at leisure on the white sand and by the pool, with a cocktail at sunset and half-board dining.
Join a sunset dhow cruise on Mida Creek, try a kite-surfing lesson, snorkel or dive in the marine park, or add a safari to Tsavo or the Maasai Mara through our team.
Enjoy a final breakfast and check out, then continue to your onward travel.
Location
Faq
The starting rate is USD 127 (KSh 16,430) per person per night sharing, half-board. Rates change by season and room category, and the full 2026 rate tables are on this page.
Yes. In 2026 there are special offers of 4 nights for the price of 3 and 7 nights for the price of 5, for both room categories. The prices are shown on this page.
Children under 5 years stay free. Two children up to 11.9 years in their own room pay 75% of the double room rate.
Kite-surfing, PADI courses, snorkelling and diving in the marine park, sunset dhow cruises on Mida Creek and golf at Vipingo Ridge are all close by. Safaris to Tsavo or the Maasai Mara can be added.
Temperatures stay between 26 and 32 degrees Celsius through the year. The long rains fall in April and May, the short rains in October and November, and December to February is warm with calm seas.
Yes. We tailor flight holiday packages, private airport transfers and excursions to your preferences and budget.
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