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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Oceanfront sanctuary with three pools

Mediterranean gardens frame three sparkling pools with the turquoise ocean beyond. The outdoor restaurant serves fabulous seafood while friendly staff create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. After dining, guests retreat to Sakina Ocean Spa for rejuvenating hot stone massages and body treatments.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 139 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One-Bedroom Suite

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Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Duplex Suite

  • 279 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Ocean Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 416 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Medina Ocean Lodge

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Palmerie Beach Villa

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Watamu, Medina Palms is near the beach. Ruins of Gedi and Portuguese Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watamu Beach and Malindi Beach. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Watamu travel guide
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Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu

What's nearby

  • 655566604
    Watamu Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sunset in Kenya - Mida Creek in Watamu
    Mida Creek
    7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Malindi Beach
    Malindi Beach
    29 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Prawn Lake
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi
    17 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Non Solo Gelato Blue Moon
    9 min walk
  • Amici Miei Pastries Bar
    2 min drive
  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Willy Beach Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Sunset Beach Restaurant
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KES 3,500 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,300 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KES 3500 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Medina Palms have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Medina Palms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Medina Palms?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Medina Palms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Medina Palms located?

This family-friendly Watamu hotel is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. Mida Creek is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Medina Palms Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Returned to this great hotel in a wonderful location. The staff are extremely friendly. Good food and amazing pina coladas.
Turtle bay in Watamu
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great community and amenities with very high level of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

McDonald Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quiet romantic location. Top rated conditions and facilities. Friendly courteous staff. Intriguing blend of architecture
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LINDA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely establishment for a quiet rejuvenating get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Medina Palms never disappoints. One of my favorite places on the planet - excellent food, cleanliness, hospitality - and always feels like home every time I go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff who were most helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Magda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will definitely revisit

The hotel is amazing, very clean and the staff are friendly and provide quality service. One thing that was not very good was the food prices. Lunch and dinner as well as drinks cost a lot and often not quite adequate to quality. However, I did recommend the hotel to friends already :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel has superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pape

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were excellent. Kids loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amine

Very good discovery Amazing place, great Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

What an amazing stay we have had. Literally everyone so friendly, warm, welcoming & polite. Beach bar setting gorgeous shame it doesn’t have a later closing time because we preferred it to the main building bar. Food plentiful & delicious. Sophia was our main person to look after us! Great service from all team Medina Palms, congratulations.
Hotel restaurant.
Decorations for a wedding.
Infinite pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very slow , no attention to details
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jannik

Stort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Allt var bra!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WELLY

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ayelén

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Espectacular ! Volveremos !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

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