Medina Palms Hotel - Watamu

Medina Palms Hotel - Watamu

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Medina Palms Hotel - Watamu
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Overview

Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Prawn Lake, the 5-star Medina Palms Hotel Watamu features Wi-Fi in public areas and a free private car park on site. Located in Watamu Beach, considered one of the worlds most beautiful, this Watamu hotel enjoys views of the Indian Ocean along with a treatment room, a hot tub, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Location

The luxury property offers a prime location within arm's reach of Michael Savana Safari. Local Ocean Conservation is around 25 minutes' walk from the Medina Palms Watamu, while Malindi airport is 25 km from it. The accommodation is within a 10-minute drive of Kirepwe.

Rooms

You can stay in one of the 36 well-appointed rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee/tea makers. Self-catering facilities include a full-sized fridge and an oven. The private bathrooms are appointed with a roll-in shower and a hot tub, along with a hair dryer and a shower cap. Guests can also enjoy views of the garden.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant. Drinks and sunset views are available at the lounge bar. At Happy Days Bar & Restaurant, you can taste Italian food, besides, it's about a 5-minute walk away.

Leisure & Business

The hotel also offers a sun deck and an outdoor swimming pool for extra charge. Guests can make different arrangements at the Medina Palms, including water sports activities, windsurfing, and snorkelling or rent cars to explore Watamu. There is a fitness club at the Medina Palms Watamu. A comfortable stay at the accommodation awaits you with a wellness centre and a spa lounge featuring beauty treatments, body wraps, and body scrub. The Medina Palms Watamu also provides a business centre for those arriving on business.

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

One-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Deluxe Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Duplex Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Pool view
  • Shower
  • Private pool
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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

Cots

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Table tennis
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • 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 centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • 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 centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • 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 185 £
📏 Distance to centre 3.3 km
🗺️ Location rating 9.0
✈️ Distance to airport 20.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Malindi, MYD

Location

Address
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Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya, 80202
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Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya, 80202
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Turtle Bay Road
Prawn Lake
140 m
Michael Savana Safari
240 m
Watamu
Palm Exotjca Resort
420 m
Restaurant
Turtle Bay
140 m
Restaurant
Happy Days Bar & Restaurant
140 m
Restaurant
The Ocean Sports Restaurant
790 m
Restaurant
Blue Lagoon Beach
500 m

Reviews of Medina Palms Hotel

8.2 /10
Great
Verified reviews  
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Location9.0
Facilities9.0
Guest reviewsWrite a Review
  • E
    Elijah
    United Kingdom
    left 11 reviews
    Wrote a review on 10 Dec
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    10
    excellent reflexology

    Utilize the onsite spa for fantastic treatments. Terri offers excellent reflexology that truly alleviated my foot discomfort.

    One-bedroom Suite
  • N
    Nicholas
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 04 Dec
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    exquisite cuisine
    lush gardens
    fantastic pools
    weird check-in
    costly arrangements

    Feasted on exquisite Chinese dishes that danced with flavors! The lush gardens and fantastic pools made every moment a delight.

    Check-in felt a bit off, waiting for a cab to take us to our suite. We should’ve booked one big apartment to save some dough!

    One-bedroom Suite
  • L
    Liam
    New Zealand
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 01 Dec
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    7.0
    well-kept garden
    great staff
    musty room
    quiet vibe

    Had a great time overall, but my room was a bit musty on arrival, and the empty vibe was noticeable. The gardens and pools are top-notch, though!

    One-bedroom Suite
  • O
    Oliver
    United Kingdom
    left 18 reviews
    Wrote a review on 06 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    beautiful pools
    great food
    attentive staff
    beach clutter

    Beautiful pools, great food, and super attentive staff made our stay amazing. Just a heads up, the beach was a bit cluttered with seaweed, but it didn’t ruin our fun at all!

    One-bedroom Suite
  • A
    Audrey
    United Kingdom
    left 15 reviews
    Wrote a review on 29 Oct
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    infinity pool
    spacious suite
    beach access
    breakfast selection

    beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

    I was absolutely captivated by the beautiful, spacious One-Bedroom Suite featuring a fully equipped kitchen and stunning views. The infinity pool and lush gardens provided a serene atmosphere to unwind after a day of exploration. Breakfast was a delightful experience, with a good selection...  

    One-bedroom Suite
  • S
    Steven
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 20 Oct
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    two-bedroom penthouse
    lumpy bed

    The two-bedroom penthouse was amazing, but the bed was pretty lumpy.

    Two-bedroom Penthouse
  • E
    Edward
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 12 Oct
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    exquisite food
    stunning views
    plumbing issues
    minor inconvenience

    I had an enchanting stay at Medina Palms, with incredibly friendly staff ensuring every detail was attended to. The exquisite food at Amandina restaurant, especially the fresh seafood and daily specials, truly delighted my palate....  

    One-bedroom Suite
  • J
    Jackson
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 07 Oct
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service5.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    villa-style convenience

    Family getaway worth considering

    The villa-style setup was a real lifesaver for us. Having a kitchen to clean bottles for the baby and separate living spaces kept everything chill. And the beach restaurant? Amazing pizza!

    Not exactly a budget-friendly place, but still acceptable for what you get.

    Three-bedroom Villa
  • C
    Connor
    United Kingdom
    left 16 reviews
    Wrote a review on 19 Sept
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    6.0
    spacious villa
    attentive staff
    infinity pool
    family activities

    We enjoyed staying in a spacious Three-Bedroom Villa, perfect for our family dynamics. The staff went out of their way to make our visit special, and the infinity pool was a massive hit with everyone. The club's soft play structures kept the...  

    Three-bedroom Villa
  • T
    Tom
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 28 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    warm staff
    fantastic pools
    perfect room
    cluttered beach

    i had an amazing time at medina palms during my recent stay in watamu. the staff were incredibly warm and helpful, making my holiday feel extra special. the pools were fantastic and my room was perfect for relaxing....  

    One-bedroom Suite
  • M
    Martin
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 15 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    stunning pools
    oceanfront views
    helpful staff

    medina palms has stunning pools and oceanfront views. the staff were incredibly warm and helpful, making our stay unforgettable. we also enjoyed the gym, which was well-equipped for workout sessions. lunch was...  

    One-bedroom Suite
  • J
    Jessica
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 30 Jun
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    beachfront views
    local dining

    central oasis near stunning beaches and vibrant local spots

    Staying at this hotel was a delight, as we found ourselves just a short walk from the beautiful Watamu Beach and a few steps away from local dining gems like Happy Days Bar & Restaurant. the combination of stunning beachfront views and the lush gardens created the perfect backdrop for our weekend jaunts around the area.

    One-bedroom Suite
  • R
    Riley
    United Kingdom
    left 14 reviews
    Wrote a review on 11 Jun
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    private bathroom
    swimming pools

    would like to go back here again

    We stayed in a lovely One-Bedroom Suite with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The kitchen was fully equipped with a fridge, microwave, and kettle. We loved the garden and swimming pools, and enjoyed dinners with nice sea views. The staff were awesome and super helpful.

    One-bedroom Suite

FAQ about Medina Palms

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the 5-star Medina Palms Hotel?
Sakina ocean spa, set 50 meters from the 5-star Medina Palms Hotel, as well as Kirepwe placed approximately 10 minutes away by car are well worth visiting.
What is the nearest airport to Medina Palms Hotel hotel?
Malindi airport lies within 25 km of Medina Palms Hotel hotel and is reachable with a 31-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by the Medina Palms Hotel?
Shuttle which will take you to the Medina Palms Hotel with a 31-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel provides parking spaces on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—10/10 according to reviews—barbecue Happy Days Bar & Restaurant offering Italian cuisine.
Does the 5-star Medina Palms Hotel hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 5-star Medina Palms Hotel hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in Medina Palms Hotel?
Guests of Medina Palms Hotel can check in from 12:00 to 18:00 and check out from 07:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the hotel?
At the hotel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the Medina Palms Hotel hotel comprise?
The Medina Palms Hotel hotel provides such room types as Duplex Queen Suite, One-Bedroom Queen Suite, and Three-Bedroom Villa.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 5-star Medina Palms Hotel?
Most rooms of the 5-star Medina Palms Hotel include a balcony and a terrace as well as a safe provided for guests' security.
Does the hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the hotel there are rooms with accessible facilities and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Which facilities does the hotel provide?
Top locations of the hotel include a shop and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
Does the Medina Palms Hotel hotel feature any spa facilities?
At a wellness area and a spa lounge featured at the Medina Palms Hotel hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty therapy, body wraps, and body scrub. Additionally, a treatment room and a hot tub are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the 5-star Medina Palms Hotel?
Yes, the 5-star Medina Palms Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
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