Hemingways Watamu

My experience was amazing. Beautiful hotel, really friendly staff, clean facilities, a really beautiful view of the ocean. I particularly enjoyed being served by the hostess Redemptor. Cheerful and super friendly. Would definitely recommend

We went for valentine’s weekend. The best decision ever. The room was filled with roses to make our stay extra romantic. The service was amazing the staff were really friendly and professional especially Husna. The place is clean, the food was delicious they are really fast in responding and the views are to die for.

Hemingways Watamu is a gem of a place. The staff are very attentive, helpful and amiable ensuring you enjoy your stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, great thanks to Husna and the GM. I would definitely recommend Hemingways to anyone looking for tranquil and quality vacation time while you’re pampered.

The experience was delightful. The views, the hotel room, the food and most importantly the staff. The best service I’ve ever experienced. The staff was friendly, educative and welcoming. I’ve had a lot of great experiences thanks to the team at the activity center, Mr. Dennis gave us great ideas and offers. The transfer vans were so comfortable. The dhow experience with Captain Kenga was beautiful, watching the sunset as we enjoyed a barbecue. Miss Redempter was so lovely, welcoming us with a smile every meal time and offered great service. I really enjoyed breakfast with a view . This place has felt like home and I definitely recommend them!

The staff make this place special. From the pool attendants to the restaurant staff - the cooks and the waiting staff - everyone was absolutely superb! Nothing was too much trouble. I'd go as far as saying this is some of the best staff in any hotel I've ever stayed in. And the food was lovely, too. On the surface, the hotel looks great. But look closely and it's tired, ageing and could do with some TLC - take a look at some of our pictures. This is not a five star establishment by my standards - light fittings hanging off the wall in public spaces, marks down walls, bricks missing around the pool, dirty shower surrounds - very disappointing. The apartments were much better than the rooms, though. When we were there in mid-June, the smell off the sea was - at some times - stomach churning. Nothing the hotel can do about that, but something to be aware of. We were told it was rotting seaweed - but the brown sludge I saw (and a soiled nappy in the water) made me suspicious it might be something else. It was very windy, too - just be aware. There was no point even asking to use the tennis court, either - no net and no fence around the court! Beware the mark-ups on the activities, too - our trip to the snake farm was billed at KES 3,500 per person. Entry to the farm costs KES 1,500 and an uber would cost about KES 500 return for a car full. We complained - especially about the disappointing activity anyway (only lasted an hour and no interaction with snakes) and got a decent discount - to be fair, they tried hard to keep us happy. This really could be a five star hotel with a bit of investment.