Medina Palms Hotel - Watamu
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Luxury beachfront resort in Watamu with Swahili-style villas and private plunge pools
Rooms & Accommodations
Medina Palms offers one-bedroom suites, duplex suites, and penthouse villas, each with a private entrance and fully equipped kitchen. The penthouse villas include a private plunge pool on the rooftop terrace and two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. All accommodations provide air conditioning in the bedrooms, a lounge and dining area, and flat-screen satellite TV.
Dining & Bars
The resort has three dining venues: Amandina Restaurant for à la carte meals, Ngalawa Beach Bar for lunch and cocktails, and the Star Lounge offering shisha, cocktails, and sunset views toward Tsavo National Park. Breakfast is served as a buffet with a cooked-to-order eggs station and includes special diet menus upon request. Guests can also order breakfast in the room or request packed lunches for excursions.
Wellness & Recreation
Sakina Spa provides an array of treatments including massages, facials, body wraps, and manicures, using organic products in a tropical garden setting. The fitness center is supervised by personal trainers and offers fitness classes, while the three outdoor swimming pools include an infinity pool with ocean views. Water sport facilities on site include windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking, with bike tours and walking tours also available.
Family Amenities
Medina Palms Watamu has a kids' club with engaging activities, an innovative indoor play area, and board games for children. Babysitting services are available, and the hotel provides a shallow-end pool and sun umbrellas for safe family swimming. The kitchenettes in the suites allow families to prepare meals or warm bottles, and the private beach area offers sun loungers and beach umbrellas.
Location & Activities
The resort is set along Watamu beach within the Watamu Marine National Park, offering direct access to snorkeling and swimming with fish. Nearby attractions include the Gede historical monument showcasing ancient Swahili culture and Tsavo National Park for wildlife viewing. Malindi Airport is 25 km away, and the hotel arranges airport shuttles, car hire, and public transport tickets.
- Rooms: Luxury villas with private plunge pools and panoramic sea views
- Dining: Three venues including Amandina Restaurant and Ngalawa Beach Bar
- Wellness: Sakina Spa with organic treatments and personal trainer fitness center
- Family: Kids' club, indoor play area, and babysitting services
- Activities: Windsurfing, kayaking, bike tours, and snorkeling in marine park
- Location: Beachfront on Watamu beach, 25 km from Malindi Airport
Rooms and availability
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds
Essential information about Medina Palms Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 373 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.1 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 12.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Malindi, MYD |
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