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Medina Palms

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Garden
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms
Villa with Private Pool
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu
  • Prawn Lake
    1 min walk
  • Watamu Beach
    17 min walk
  • Mida Creek
    4 min drive
  • Malindi (MYD)
    30 min drive

Room options

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Villa with Private Pool

Villa with Private Pool

  • 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

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Villa

  • 416 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Luxury Villa, 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

  • 139 sq m
  • 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

  • 279 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Watamu

With a stay at Medina Palms in Watamu, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Mida Creek and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Watamu Marine National Park.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Watamu Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mida Creek - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Watamu Marine National Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 16 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Medina Palms

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
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.

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.

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.
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). If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop 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.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Medina Palms has 3 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return train station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Full-sized fridge
  • High chair
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (1300 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Chef
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Turndown service

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

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

Medina Palms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dhruti

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Sydney

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Watson Safari
We only stayed for two nights after a week on safari and it was the perfect place to re-group and relax before our next adventure. Highly recommend Medina Palms for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Miki

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort. The staff were even better. Do not hesitant to book, you will not regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a short stay but we enjoyed it overall. The staff was great and friendly. It is also kid friendly. Their service was effortless and went out of their way. The food was great. I would recommend this resort anytime. We will back but for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartments are wonderful, it’s stocked with everything. Ann, Peter, Bosch just make you feel like you’re home; the food is such a huge and tasty spread, the pools are fantastic, always clean, beautifully clear and less than a minute walk from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella struttura, con camera penthouse da 280mq veramente bella. Personale disponibile e simpatico
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erinomainen, eksklusiivinen paikka
Palvelu pelaa hienosti ja ystävällistä henkilökuntaa riittää. Avarat huoneistot ja useita mahdollisuuksia rentoutumiseen. Hotellilla ei sallita "äänekästä" elämää (musiikkikaiuttimet yms) mm. altailla. Hyvä aamupala.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

WELLY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe expérience, service merveilleux, personnel chaleureux et très très beau cadre. Je reviendrai définitivement!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ayelén

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Espectacular ! Volveremos !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021