Medina Palms Hotel - Watamu

$$$$||View on mapWatamu, KenyaTurtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya, 80202|
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Medina Palms Hotel - Watamu
Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya, 80202·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Staff9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Location9.0
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples42%
Families36%
Groups13%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Staff9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Location9.0
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples42%
Families36%
Groups13%
Solo7%

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 16 miles 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, 16 miles from Malindi Airport
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-18:00
from 02:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 16.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:35
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Rooms and availability

Three-Bedroom Villa
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Infinity pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's menu

Cribs

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Table tennis
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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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

Location

Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya, 80202
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Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya, 80202
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