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Hemingways Watamu
Beachfront hotel in a UNESCO biosphere reserve
This elegant boutique retreat has a beautiful beachfront setting, ocean-view rooms and ultra-private residences.
Hemingways Watamu is an elegant retreat with historic charm. You’ll receive a warm welcome at Hemingways and the service is personalised and genuine. The hotel has a stunning setting, fronting a white-sand beach within the protected Watamu Marine National Park and backed by the Mida Creek Mangrove Forest, which is rich in birdlife. The snorkelling here is outstanding and during July and August the area is a hot spot for humpback whales. There is also a wide selection of water sports on offer, including big game fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, scuba diving, kitesurfing and windsurfing. Hemingways Restaurant offers plenty of fresh seafood which you can enjoy whilst taking in the ocean views. For pre or post dinner drinks, the classic Hemingways Bar has been the hub of the hotel since it first opened and returning guests will be happy to hear that it retains its original charm.
Why we love Hemingways Watamu
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The hotel is set right on a reef-protected sandy beach within the Watamu Marine National Park - a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve
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All of the rooms at Hemingways Watamu showcase stunning views of the Indian Ocean
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To end the day, enjoy sundowners on a traditional dhow sailboat on Mida Creek, which is just a few minutes from the property
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Birdwatchers will love the nearby Sokoke Forest, which is the only place in the world where you can try and spot the Clarke’s weaver
Rooms
39 rooms and 21 suites
On the ground or first floor of the hotel’s north wing, with ocean views and easy access to the beach and botanical pool.
- air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- tea and coffee facilities
- minibar*
- mineral water
- balcony
- 40m2
On the top floor of the hotel’s north wing, with stunning views over the bay.
- air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- tea and coffee facilities
- minibar*
- mineral water
- balcony
- 40m2
Spacious one-, two- or four-bedroom apartment in the hotel’s south wing, with a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge and access to all hotel facilities.
- air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- TV in the living room and each bedroom
- tea and coffee facilities
- minibar*
- mineral water
- terrace
- 150-400m2
Facilities
There is something quite special feasting on fresh seafood whilst gazing out across the ocean. Hemingways main restaurant offers just that. At the botanical pool, Gede Café is a great spot for light lunches. Keep up tradition with a drink in the hotel's famous Hemingways Bar. Sip on a tropical cocktail whilst overlooking Watamu beach.
Hemingways Restaurant
This brasserie-style restaurant focuses on local produce and boat-fresh seafood, served Swahili style and with a side of ocean views.
Gede Café
A relaxed spot for pastries or pizzas by the botanical pool.
Hemingways Bar
Since it opened in 1980s, the iconic Hemingways Bar is located right on the beachfront.
If you are spoilt for choice, every evening the chef creates a table d’hote menu so you can try a little bit of everything.
Whats Included
Breakfast at Hemingways Restaurant.
At the spa pavilion you can unwind with a relaxing massage or beauty treatment. Therapies use native plant products from Terres D’Afrique.
There's an air-conditioned gym with cardi-vascular training equipment.
Dating back to the late 13th century, explore the archaeological site at Gede. Go bird watching through the mangroves in Mida Creek or go on safari in Tsavo, two-hours from the hotel. In the cooler parts of the day, the floodlit tennis court is perfect for a post sunset game or you may prefer a relaxing dhow cruise as the sun sets.
(delete as applicable) • Bed & Breakfast Package • Daily mineral water. • Breakfast at Hemingways Restaurant OR • Half Board Package • Daily mineral water • Breakfast and lunch at Hemingways Restaurant
Hemingways is set right on a reef-protected sandy beach within the Watamu Marine National Park, which is a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve. It’s one of Kenya’s top snorkelling and dive spots, where you can see over 600 species of fish and go on dolphin watching excursions. If you visit between June and early September, you can take a whale watching trip in search of migrating humpbacks.
Watersports include stand-up paddleboarding, kitesurfing and windsurfing.
To help keep Watamu beautiful, Hemingways is a founding member of the Watamu Marine Association (WMA). The hotel organises regular beach clean-ups, which guests can take part in. Eco friendly features have been introduced including a large solar power farm to produce clean energy and a bio-digester that treats waste water. To help the community, annual fundraising events take place to support projects such as the local maternity clinic.
Located 40 minutes from the hotel, Hemingways can arrange transportation to Vipingo Ridge. This par-72 course has many challenging water features twisting through the greens.
Between October and April seaweed occasionally collects along this shoreline.
As this resort is located in a marine nature reserve, the hotel is not permitted to interfere with nature.
Therefore, you may not experience the same pristine beaches as other times of the year.
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