Near Watamu Beach
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.
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).
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.
Swahili, English, Italian
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Parking
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Medina Palms is Malindi (MYD)
22 km / 13.6 mi
Beaches nearby
Watamu Beach
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Malindi Beach
25.3 km / 15.7 mi
Silversands Beach
25.8 km / 16 mi
Mambrui Beach
40.6 km / 25.2 mi
What's nearby
Prawn Lake
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mida Creek
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Watamu Marine National Park
4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Ruins of Gedi
9.1 km / 5.6 mi
Arabuko Sokoke Forest
11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Portuguese Chapel
26.4 km / 16.4 mi
Vasco da Gama Pillar
26.9 km / 16.7 mi
Marine Park
31.7 km / 19.7 mi
Pwani University
50.3 km / 31.3 mi
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
51.6 km / 32.1 mi
Kilifi Bridge
51.9 km / 32.2 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Parking
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
3 restaurants
Snack bar/deli
2 bars/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Restaurant dining guide
Grab bar near toilet
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Television
Private plunge pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Conference space
Business center
Conference space size (feet) - 1300
Conference space size (meters) - 121
Number of meeting rooms - 2
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
Private plunge pool
Full-service spa
Conference space
Spa services on site
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Conference space size (feet) - 1300
Conference space size (meters) - 121
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
Swahili
English
Italian
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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