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Luxury Villa
416 square metres
1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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One-Bedroom Suite
93 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms
139 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Duplex Suite
279 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Mediterranean hotel near Watamu Beach

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Medina Palms in Watamu, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Mida Creek and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Watamu Marine National Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the shuttle (surcharge).

Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Watamu? This hotel has 1300 square feet (121 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Guests may use a train station pick-up service for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 50
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Full-service spa
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2011
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1300
  • Conference space size (meters) - 121
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Couples/private dining
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Gated community
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Medina Palms offers 50 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Kitchenette
  • Ceiling fan
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Shower only
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • TV size 40
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared accommodations
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Mixer
  • Chef
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Medina Palms has 3 restaurants on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Safari nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sports massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

One child stays free

Debit cards

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Renewable energy source - solar

Grey water recycling system

Car not required

Long-term renters welcome

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guests must provide a copy of their government-issued photo I.D. in advance

Hotel Names

  • Medina Palms Hotel
  • Medina Palms Watamu
  • Medina Palms Hotel Watamu

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Contactless check-out is available.

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