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Luxury Villa
4477 square feet
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
1000 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms
1500 square feet
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Duplex Suite
3000 square feet
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 hotel with 3 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Medina Palms in Watamu, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Prawn Lake and a 4-minute drive from Mida Creek. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Watamu Beach 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. 40-inch 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). Guests can get to nearby shops 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

Medina Palms features 3 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4.5-star property offers access to a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1300 square feet (121 square meters) include conference space. This Mediterranean hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, the property provides a shopping center shuttle and a train station drop-off service. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Medina Palms has designated areas for smoking.

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

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. 40-inch 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 refrigerator/freezer
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • TV size: 40
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared accommodations
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Mixer
  • Chef
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/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

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Spa Services

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

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.

Grey water recycling system

One child stays free

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Car not required

Long-term renters welcome

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

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

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

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

Renewable energy source - solar

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

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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