Great weekend stay at a beautiful hotel. The rooms were large and very clean. The staff was very helpful and attentive and several excursions were included in the price such as a trip to Gede ruins, Malindi town, and Watamu Marine Park. The guides we had for the snorkeling trip to Watamu Marine Park were excellent and we were fortunate... More

Beautiful resort in Watamu where rates include large comfortable rooms and breakfast/dinner, plus shuttle to various excursions such as Gede, Malindi, old town, and snorkeling. I thought it was much nicer here than Turtle Bay, though a bit more expensive (for residents). Non-resident price is about the same and quite expensive in both places. Restaurant is international style but delicious.

The people who work here made my stay fantastic. From the moment of arrival straight through to departure, the staff were 5 star! The rooms were comfy and rather large. The air conditioning almost worked too well. My friend and I had some enjoyable dinners and the dining staff- Hassan, Erastus, Francis- completely stole the show. The pools, the snorkeling... More

After a thirteen year break and with two children and two grand parents we were delighted to re-attend Hemingways which has jut got better. The staff were outstanding, especially with our two little boys (big thank you to Matthew and George who have celeb status in Lancashire now). The room was great and the food met all expectations. Thank you... More

We spent five nights at Hemingways in the middle of an eleven night stay in Kenya and we loved every moment. The rooms aren't huge but are very comfortable and are certainly not cramped.All of the staff are well trained and attentive and service levels are excellent right from the Manager Malinda down to the gardeners and room maids! The... More

A rather long trip from Sweden to stay just for a week, but worth every hour traveling. Very well organised, top service, excellent food, perfect location, marvelous rooms, nice fishing, good diving, dazzling drinks, magnificent beach and royal treatment at the spa. We could carry on praise this hotel til the next time we visit it, cause that is going... More

Stayed here a few years ago and never got round to writing a review, stayed here after booking out of Turtle Bay next door 7 days before we were due to be married there! HEMMINGWAYS team stepped into action put us in The Pilou Suite and we were married there 7 days later and it was perfection! We will be... More

We have just returned from a long weekend at hemingways watamu. I have to say I was disappointed with the state of the rooms, they really need upgrading and the attention to detail in the restaurant was more than lacking. Every meal time there was something missing from the table, either certain pieces of cutlery or napkins etc. although the... More

Hemingways has been around for a long time. The beach is excellent, even though it's run over with kelp at the moment that can make long beach walks a little difficult and perhaps not as aesthetically pleasing. The service is good and friendly. The set up of slightly old fashioned largely english approach to holidays, one can feel one is... More