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Medina Palms

4.5 star property
Mediterranean hotel with 3 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
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3 bedrooms, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Luxury Villa | Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa

Room options

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Villa with Private Pool | 3 bedrooms, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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3 bedrooms, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

One-Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
  • 416 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Duplex Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
  • 279 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Watamu Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Ruins of Gedi - 22 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 35 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Marine Park - 37 min drive - 15.6 miles

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 family-friendly hotel near Watamu Beach
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Medina Palms. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 3 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A shopping center shuttle, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, a personal chef, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

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

  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 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

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

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, 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

Property is also known as

Medina Palms Hotel
Medina Palms Watamu
Medina Palms Hotel Watamu

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 at Medina Palms?

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 1 mi (2 km) of Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach. Mida Creek is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Medina Palms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 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

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

10/10

Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Highly recommend one of the best resort I have ever stayed (:
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Lovely establishment for a quiet rejuvenating get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Rooms were excellent. Kids loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Lovely staff who were most helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

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

10/10

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

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

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

10/10

Bella struttura, con camera penthouse da 280mq veramente bella. Personale disponibile e simpatico
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Superbe expérience, service merveilleux, personnel chaleureux et très très beau cadre. Je reviendrai définitivement!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Espectacular ! Volveremos !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10

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

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

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

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

best service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021