Hemingways Watamu

4.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services

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Front of property - evening/night
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast area
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • BarBarBar
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • GymGymGym
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ocean View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room, Ocean View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, Ocean View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 40.0 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 240 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 200 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 400 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 150 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hemingways Watamu?

Hemingways Watamu offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Watamu?

As of 3 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Watamu on 10 June 2024 start from AU$443.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hemingways Watamu?

Yep, Hemingways Watamu has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hemingways Watamu?

Yep, Hemingways Watamu is a short 14-minute walk from Watamu Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Hemingways Watamu?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hemingways Watamu. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Hemingways Watamu have a pool?

Hemingways Watamu has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Hemingways Watamu a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hemingways Watamu.

Is Hemingways Watamu family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Hemingways Watamu is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hemingways Watamu?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hemingways Watamu?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hemingways Watamu?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hemingways Watamu?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Hemingways Watamu?

There is a golf course next to Hemingways Watamu.

Hemingways Watamu Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a 2 bed apartment which was well appointed and extremely spacious with a huge balcony (sadly not much sun as facing east) but overlooking the Indian Ocean. The bathrooms were good though beginning to look a little tired otherwise the apartment was fabulous. Plenty of bottled water provided each day and milk, tea and coffee (instant only). Substantial breakfast with plenty of options provided each morning. Lovely little coffee shop selling variety of cakes and muffins, coffee etc and range of smoothies. Hemingways bar fabulous spot for sundowner. Main restaurant was offering a buffet every night we were there but also à la carte, which in our opinion was the better option - and less expensive if you don’t have a huge appetite (buffet was ksh4,500 pp vs eg 3800 for huge freshly grilled king prawns and accompaniments or 1800 for delicious freshly cooked catch of the day). The pools were very clean (one main, one child’s and one quiet pool) and the pool staff attentive. There isn’t a beach to sit on though you can access beach to walk along. Gardens were delightful and well kept. All the staff we dealt with were charming and friendly and made us very welcome. We stayed in July and it was extremely windy (though I liked this as humidity reduced) and a lot of seaweed on the beach. We also used the gym which was well appointed, good a/c and I was allowed to borrow a yoga mat for my stay so I could do yoga on the peace of my balcony overlooking the ocean: nameste!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bo Ra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could be better
Upon arrival the staff at the reception just watched as we struggled with our luggage. Their welcome was quite cold. Had requested for rooms close to each other but was given given separate rooms and only informed there weren’t close rooms together ones we got to the rooms. Service at the restaurant was quite slow and the staff seemed confused with no coordination. Only one guy think the manager/supervisor seemed to try but you could clearly see he was overwhelmed. Overall, we expected much more from a hotel like Hemmingways. Standards were quite low and definitely not value for the amount charged.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kosi, Marrakech

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible food, terrible service, annoying inefficient staff that has no sense of customer service. The only thing going for it, the rooms are clean and shower is good. 5 star hotel, very far from it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Hua

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We wish you could do better
I think I would rate it 6 out of 10; 1, The Spa session was really BAD, no music, no green tea, no underware, the Lady who was massaging my husband was not very professional to say the least; 2, the house keeping service was not up to the normal standard, cups not washed, tissues not filled up; 3, Very minimum Seafood served and yet we are next to the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEANETTE MARIE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were helpful and pleasant all the time. The hotel was right at the beach and the food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yasin Samatar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel property with lots of amenities and access to the beach! Enjoyed our stay and highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022