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Aerial view of Hemingways Watamu resort showing oceanfront swimming pools, palm gardens and white sandy beach along Kenya's coast
Hemingways Watamu
From $960 /person
Hemingways Watamu is a serene beachfront retreat combining classic style with effortless coastal comfort.
Hemingways Watamu is an elegant beachfront retreat set along the pristine shores of Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. Surrounded by tropical gardens and overlooking the Watamu Marine National Park, it offers a peaceful and refined atmosphere. Spacious rooms and suites feature classic design, ocean views, and private balconies. Guests can enjoy excellent dining, a beautiful pool, and direct access to white sandy beaches. The area is ideal for snorkeling, diving, dolphin encounters, and deep-sea fishing. Hemingways Watamu is perfect for travelers seeking relaxed luxury, nature, and timeless coastal charm.
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Rooms
4 Bedroom Ocean View Penthouse
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8Penthouse style duplex apartments featuring living and dining areas and exquisite furnished terraces on both floors offer the perfect set up for groups of friends or large families. Offering two large master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and two large twin bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, all bedrooms provide wondrous ocean views and direct access to the beautiful terrace. These apartments offer both interior and exterior lounging and dining space and a fully equipped modern kitchen.
From $1,920 /person
4 Bedroom Ocean View Penthouse
4•8Penthouse style duplex apartments featuring living and dining areas and exquisite furnished terraces on both floors offer the perfect set up for groups of friends or large families. Offering two large master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and two large twin bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, all bedrooms provide wondrous ocean views and direct access to the beautiful terrace. These apartments offer both interior and exterior lounging and dining space and a fully equipped modern kitchen.
From $1,920 /person
Facilities
The below facilities are available at this stay:
Best time to go to Hemingways Watamu
October to March – warm, mostly sunny, calm sea and great for beach time, snorkeling, and diving.
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January
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February
From $1920
March
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April
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
From $960
January
From $960
February
From $1920
March
From $1920
April
From $1920
May
From $1920
June
From $1920
July
From $1920
August
From $1920
September
From $1920
October
From $1920
November
From $1920
December
From $960
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