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Medina Palms

4.5 star property
Luxury Mediterranean hotel near Watamu Beach

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Medina Palms

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Garden
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Breakfast area
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hot stone massages

Overview of Medina Palms

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu
  • Popular LocationPrawn Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatamu Beach17 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatamu Marine National Park5 min drive
  • AirportMalindi (MYD)29 min drive
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Room options

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Villa with Private Pool | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

One-Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
  • 4477 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Select Comfort bed
Hair dryer
  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Duplex Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 3000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Watamu

Located in Watamu, Medina Palms is near the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Watamu Marine National Park. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 1 min walk
  • Watamu Beach - 17 min walk
  • Mida Creek - 4 min drive
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 5 min drive
  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swahili Dishes - 5 min drive
  • Willy Beach Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Licht Haus - 4 min drive
  • Club Kalahari - 3 min drive
  • Bar Radio Maria - 3 min drive

About this property

Medina Palms

Luxury family-friendly hotel near the bay
Close to Watamu Beach, Medina Palms provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body treatment, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 3 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A shopping center shuttle, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • 2 meeting rooms, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, a personal chef, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,300 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Medina Palms Hotel
Medina Palms Watamu
Medina Palms Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Medina Palms have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Medina Palms?

As of Apr 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Medina Palms on Apr 30, 2024 start from $387.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Medina Palms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Medina Palms?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Medina Palms?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Medina Palms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Medina Palms located?

This family-friendly Watamu hotel is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach. Mida Creek and Watamu Marine National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Medina Palms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff who were most helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

LINDA

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely establishment for a quiet rejuvenating get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend one of the best resort I have ever stayed (:
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Madina Palms was simply outstanding from the time we checked in all the way through to check out. Our experience at this hotel was flawless. A special shout out to the entire team who work so hard to make the dream happen. We will visit again whenever we find ourselves in beautiful Watamu. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pape

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were excellent. Kids loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This must rate as one of the best hotels i have ever stayed in. The food is fabulous. An outdoor restaurant. Great seafood. The room was great. Clean and beautiful. I really liked it. The facilities are great. A beach and lovely swimming pools. I will go back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
This is a great peaceful hotel with fantastic staff and great rooms. The private beach area was a highlight with it’s only little bar and restaurant
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

General hotel information

Check-In Time
1:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.5
Address
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu