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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
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, books
Outdoor dining
Luxury Villa | Front of property
1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Medina Palms offers a peaceful haven near Watamu Beach, balancing luxury with family-friendly amenities. Enjoy deep-tissue massages at the spa, dine at three restaurants, or relax by the three outdoor pools. Free WiFi and convenient laundry facilities are available for guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • 139 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

One-Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 279 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Luxury Villa

Highlights

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

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, 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
Ceiling fan
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

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Villa with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 22 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 35 min drive - 18.7 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

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Medina Palms restaurant - ‬16 min walk

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. Treat yourself to a sports massage, a body treatment, or a body wrap at Sakina Ocean Spa, 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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A shopping center shuttle, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
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

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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

  • 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 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

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 a 5-minute walk of Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach. Mida Creek is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Medina Palms Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

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

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

8/10 Good

LINDA

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pape

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

6/10 Okay

Matteo

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Johra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dhruti

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ayelén

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

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

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