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Medina Palms
Kenya, Africa
Watamu
When you a stay at Medina Palms in Watamu, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Prawn Lake and Watamu Marine National Park. This 4.5-star hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Watamu Beach and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Malindi Beach. Pamper yourself with onsite 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/childcare (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge). Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Watamu? This hotel has facilities measuring 1300 square feet (121 square meters), including conference space. Guests may use a train station pick-up service for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. 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/café. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. 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. Rooms have private balconies. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected.
Facilities
- Spa treatments
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24 hour reception
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor Swimming Pools
- Beachfront
- Bar
- Restaurant
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent669 reviews
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Very Good
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An absolute oasis – completely saved our holiday
We ended up at Medina Palms unexpectedly, hoping to salvage the rest of our holiday - and it absolutely did that tenfold. We had the best time here and honestly couldn’t fault it.
From the moment we arrived, every member of staff was so welcoming, friendly and attentive. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and the service throughout our stay was fantastic.
The whole setting feels like an oasis. The grounds are beautiful, the beach is gorgeous, and the adults-only pool overlooking the beach is such a stunning and peaceful place to spend the day. Our room was spacious, beautifully presented and really comfortable. All areas of the hotel were clean, and staff were always ensuring the pool areas, rooms, lounge areas were spotless.
The food was consistently excellent too, I genuinely didn’t have a bad meal during our stay. We particularly loved having lunch at the beach bar, and the bartenders there were brilliant. The drinks were great, the atmosphere was lovely and the staff really made it.
Breakfast was a slightly smaller selection than you might find at some larger resorts, but everything was really good quality, with an egg station, waffle station, fresh fruit and fresh juices, pastries, hot food, so we were more than happy with it.
The only tiny thing I would personally add would be some light, quiet background music around the pool during the day, although I completely appreciate that a lot of people probably love how peaceful and relaxing it is.
The locations watamu is great, bars and restaurants such as crab shack & lichthaus are only a short car ride away. We absolutely loved Medina Palms and would return in a heartbeat. It completely transformed the rest of our holiday for us, and we’re so grateful to the team for making our stay so special.
Review by GraceC096 London, United Kingdom
Lovely, Spacious Penthouse with Excellent Service
We stayed in a lovely, spacious penthouse, excellent for relaxing and spending time together. The reception team was outstanding. Dinner could do with some improvement. There was too much seaweed to swim comfortably, perhaps seasonal, but the beach was excellent for walking, very safe and free from hawker harassment.
Review by Kiarie K Kenya
Beautiful resort with spacious suites and a lovely atmosphere
Medina Palms is a beautiful resort with a very well-kept and attractive setting. Our suite was enormous – almost big enough to get lost in – very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The pool area was lovely and we really enjoyed spending time there.
Unfortunately, during our stay there was a lot of seaweed on the beach, so swimming in the sea was not really possible. This was of course seasonal and not something the hotel could influence.
Breakfast offered a very good variety. We especially liked the different choices at the egg station, as well as the cakes, porridge, fresh fruit and many other options. Most of the staff around the resort were extremely friendly and helpful, although the service at breakfast (inside, not outside) felt a little less welcoming compared with the rest of the hotel.
The reception team was very helpful throughout our stay. We enjoyed a lovely spa treatment, and the hotel also organised a whale-watching excursion for us, which was arranged easily and without any complications.
One thing should be improved: the Wi-Fi was unfortunately unreliable and did not work well in all areas of the resort, including parts of our suite.
Overall, Medina Palms is a beautiful and relaxing place to stay in Watamu, with spacious accommodation, a wonderful pool area and very helpful staff.
Review by Daniela D Kenya
Green Oasis
Beautifully set hotel within a forest like feel, pools along the entire stretch down to the beach.
Rooms are clean and huge, the pent house had a well equipped kitchen, two lounges, dining area, two large ensuite bedrooms and a plunge pool rooftop. We had clean fresh towels daily and Phineas Pendo looked after our room well.
All rooms have views to the pool areas, convenient for those with children. Service by the pool was excellent, thanks to Alex and his hospitality skills.
Breakfast spread was one of the best we've had, with choices of pastries, fruits, cheeses, eggs, waffles, pancakes, sausages, and daily local options too like mahamri barazi and mandazis. Amandina restaurant had a large a la carte menu - seafood, pizzas, continental and veg options were excellent. Kiddy menu was great for light lunch time meals Service was decent, no long waits!
We travelled during low season and had the BNB option as there are many restaurants near by
100% recommend
Review by PSKenya Nairobi, Kenya
A Slice of Paradise at Median Palms, Watamu
Median Palms is one of those rare places that instantly slows your heartbeat the moment you arrive. Tucked into tranquil, beautifully curated surroundings, it feels like a private sanctuary where every detail has been designed to soothe, delight, and surprise.
We stayed in the penthouse, and honestly, it was out of this world. The private plunge pool, the secluded sunbathing areas, the sweeping views, every inch felt like luxury woven with calm. Waking up there each morning felt like stepping into a dream you don’t want to end.
The choice of pools across the property is fantastic, each offering its own mood and backdrop. And then there’s the beach bar, an absolute treat. Whether you’re grabbing a cold drink in the afternoon breeze or settling in for something delicious at sunset, it’s the kind of spot you remember long after you’ve left. The food throughout our stay was outstanding, full stop.
What truly elevates Median Palms, though, is the staff. Every single person we met was warm, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our stay perfect. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and their kindness added a layer of magic to the whole experience.
And of course, the beach. Just a few steps from the beach bar, the Indian Ocean opens up in front of you—breathtaking, serene, and impossibly
