Medina Palms Hotel - Watamu
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Luxury beachfront resort with Swahili-style architecture and private plunge pools on Watamu Beach
Accommodation
Medina Palms offers oceanfront villas with private plunge pools and a Swahili-style architectural design that blends luxury with local culture. Each villa includes a private entrance, a lounge and dining area, and a kitchenette; some suites also feature a hot tub. The two-bedroom penthouse adds a rooftop terrace with its own plunge pool and panoramic sea views.
Dining
The à la carte Amandina Restaurant serves dinner with views of the Indian Ocean and the distant Tsavo National Park. The Star Lounge offers shisha, cocktails, and sunset views, while the Ngalawa Beach Bar provides lunch and drinks directly on the sand. A daily breakfast buffet includes options like an egg station, fresh fruits, and local dishes such as mahamri barazi.
Wellness & Activities
The Sakina Spa offers a range of treatments using organic products, including body wraps, facials, and massages in a tropical garden setting. The fitness centre is supervised by a personal trainer named Dickson, and guests can book yoga or fitness classes. On-site water sports include kayaking, windsurfing, and snorkelling, and the hotel also arranges bike tours and walks to nearby Gede historical monument.
Family
Medina Palms Watamu runs a Kids' club with structured activities, plus an indoor play area with board games and puzzles. Babysitting or child care services are available on request, and the hotel provides a children's menu at restaurants. The three outdoor swimming pools include a shallow end suitable for young children, and beach toys like sand buckets are provided.
Location & Beach
Medina Palms sits on the private white sands of Watamu Beach, part of the Watamu Marine National Park. The resort is 25 km from Malindi Airport and 100 km from Moi International Airport, and offers airport shuttle service. Nearby attractions include Gede ruins for Swahili culture and Tsavo National Park for wildlife viewing.
- Location: On Watamu Beach, 25 km from Malindi Airport
- Rooms: Oceanfront villas with private plunge pools and Swahili architecture
- Dining: À la carte at Amandina Restaurant with sunset views
- Wellness: Sakina Spa with organic treatments and fitness centre with personal trainer
- Family: Kids' club, indoor play area, and babysitting services
- Activities: Kayaking, windsurfing, and bike tours on site
Rooms and availability
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Infinity pool
Children's play area
Kids club
Children's menu
Cots
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 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
Essential information about Medina Palms Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 276 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 20.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Malindi, MYD |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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