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8.7

153 reviews

Medina Palms

Medina Palms

Turtle Bay Road , Watamu, 80212, Kenya

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Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Medina Palms

Medina Palms is a five-star resort perched along Turtle Bay Road in Watamu, Kenya, just 1.3mi from the city center. This beachfront refuge offers a private beach area (free) and direct access to the turquoise waters, plus an outdoor swimming pool (free) for sun-soaked days. On-site experiences include water sports facilities (free) and a range of comfortable room features such as air conditioning, balconies or terraces with garden views, and options with kitchen, kitchenware, and kitchenette. Free perks include private parking and WiFi, while accessibility is supported with non-smoking rooms and wheelchair-friendly design.

Dining and wellness are covered with a restaurant, bar, and spa/wellness packages. Families can enjoy a Kids' club (extra charges) and Kids' meals (free), while water adventures come via snorkeling (extra charges) or on-site water sports (free). For business and events, a free business center and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges) are available, and convenient transport options include shuttle service (extra charges) and airport shuttle (extra charges). On-site perks include a 24-hour front desk, private parking (free), Parking On Site (free), a fitness center (free) with a personal trainer, plus a terrace and sun deck for sun-soaked moments.

Address: Turtle Bay Road, Watamu, Kenya. Located in Watamu, Kenya, about 1.3mi from the city center. Reviews total 153, and the property carries a five-star rating.

Dining and wellness anchor the stay, with Amandina restaurant offering African, Italian, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines in a family-friendly, modern setting, complemented by a bar and spa/wellness packages. For families, Kids' meals are free, while a Kids' club is available for an additional charge. Water adventures add options like snorkeling (extra charges) or on-site water sports (free).

Three pools provide options for every mood: two adults-only pools with a shallow end and views, plus an all-ages infinity pool. A fitness center (free) with a personal trainer helps keep workouts on track, while a terrace and sun deck invite sun-filled moments. On-site perks include a 24-hour front desk and private parking (free).

Business and events are supported by a free business center and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges). Transport options include shuttle service (extra charges) and airport shuttle (extra charges). Payment methods accepted include cash and Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and UnionPay.

Closest airports

Malindi Airport

11.1mi

Vipingo Airport

34.1mi

Mombasa Airport

54.5mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Water sports facilities on site

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Kids' meals

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

Three-Bedroom Villa in Medina Palms

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Villa, 3 Bedroom

2 King Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

2 Twin Beds

4400 sqft

Private pool

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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Deluxe Suite in Medina Palms

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Deluxe Suite

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

1495 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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x3

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Duplex Suite in Medina Palms

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Duplex Suite

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

3195 sqft

Private pool

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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x3

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Villa in Medina Palms

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Villa

3 Double Beds

1 Twin Bed

2 Sofa Beds

4800 sqft

Private Bathroom

x7

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One-Bedroom Suite in Medina Palms

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1000 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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Guest reviews

8.7

153 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Magda

9.1

July 2025

This hotel was wonderful. The pools were always clean and the infinity pool at the end was beautiful. The staff & service were exceptional. They were accomodating and were very friendly. They decorated our suite with beautiful flowers for a birthday that was being celebrated. It was such a lovely surprise and there was a lot of effort put into it. The breakfast was always good with many options to choose from at the buffet. You could also order off the menu at any time.

We were dissappointed at all the seaweed that had accumulated on the beach. It didn't make it inviting to go down to the water. The only other disappointing factor was the pizza oven was not working and needed to be repaired. We had hoped that it would have been back up and running so we could have tried the pizza.

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Aliwa

10

June 2025

The staff: Peter, Gideon, Juma and Patrick at reception were courteous, fulfilled all our wishes and communicated very well with the relevant departments. We immediately felt at home. As I am vegan, it is a bit difficult for me here in Kenya to always choose something from the menu. The waiter Dena was very courteous, understanding, helpful and very knowledgeable. He went through the menu with me every day and always gave me very good advice so that the chef could cook it. Employees like him should be encouraged and appreciated more. Waiter Robert always gave us something to laugh about at the bar and the drinks were very good. No headaches the next day, he was a pleasure to work with. Many thanks to Sofia from the breakfast service, she always had a smile on her face and sweetened our day so we could start the day well. Margaret's pancakes are a must at Medina Palms, they are delicious. Mercy, our housekeeping queen. She wowed us every day with new room decorations Always very lovingly done now I can say I have always slept on cloud nine at Medina Palms. Thank you, Queen Mercy. An appeal to the management of Medina Palms staff to show more encouragement and appreciation the facilities and location are not worth 5 stars for me. The heart of Medina Palms is the staff. Thank you so much to All. Dr.Christine A

Wenig Vegan/ vegetarische Auswahl beim Frühstück .

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Diman

10

March 2025

High-end hotel with nice ambience, friendly staff, spacious and clean rooms and comfortable beds. We stayed for 4 nights at Median Palms and we really had time to relax and recharge after the safari we did before. We've been pleasantly surprised by at the checkin when they upgraded our room to a spacious villa. Additionally, there is a a water sports center on the beach where our kids took wind-surfing lessons.

The breakfast could be more creative but overall it was good. The service in the on-site restaurant in slow (as we have experienced in every place we dined out in Kenya)

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Ds

9.1

November 2024

Beautiful, cosy hotel. Large rooms (more like apartments with fully furnished kitchens and living room). Pools were really nice, Flora and Fauna made the experience a little wilder. Staff were amazing.

Check in was a little weird as the taxi had to wait till we checked in and then take us to our room. Hotel should really use their own transport to take us. If we had known better we would have booked just one apartment which has 3 beds. We didnt know the structure/layout so we ended up spending double ish the money.

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Shirley

10

December 2023

I had a pleasant stay staff were kind and friendly especially Vivian and Silas the best

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Japhet

9.1

December 2023

The breakfast was good, enough choice and plentiful. The coffee was very good. Unfortunately the Mahamurri and other pastries did not appear to be fresh. The omlettes and pancakes were very good. The beach was unusable due to the huge amount of seaweed which was disappointing. The general areas pool etc were lovely and the beach bar was great for a sundowner. We enjoyed our stay and hopefully will return. The staff were amazing.

As above the pastries in the breakfast restaurant could be better and the seaweed was way too much you couldnt even walk on the beach infront of the hotel as the seaweed was so deep, but maybe this was due to the rains.

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Amy

8.2

April 2024

The staff were unquestionably the highlight of the Medina. Amazingly helpful, warm, nice. We also loved the options for pools. The rooms were fantastic, though AC in all rooms would be even better.

It was a little hard to get to and into the ocean the way the entry is set up, and the beach restaurant is not really on the beach. Breakfast good but could use a little more variety. Also we needed to use the golf cart to get there due to a mobility issue but there was no one to drive it after 5.

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Guy

9.1

September 2022

This is a fabulous hotel with its own private beach and the wind based water sports are complimentary which is a nice touch. The suite was large, the bed super comfortable and the breakfast all one might expect. The croissant could have been made in France! Pools are warm and a good mix of shade and sunny spots.

WiFi wobbled a couple of times but not for long and the pool attendant was a bit officious about us playing music on the phone at a very low volume but these are very minor grumbles in truth. £150 a night was probably at the top end of the value but the spacious room probably justified the cost.

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Abdulmalek

8.2

December 2023

Not great variety, presentation. Seen much better breakfast buffets elsewhere.

Short-staffing, slow food and beverage service and tardiness of the driver - hotel transport booked by us. Food and beverage prices higher than neighboring hotels.

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Henri

10

October 2024

Great staff and good hotel rooms/apartments. Clean surroundings. Good and peaceful location with nice beach area.

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Points of Interest Around Medina Palms

Airports

Malindi Airport

11.1mi

Vipingo Airport

34.1mi

Mombasa Airport

54.5mi

Restaurants

Amandina

Cuisines

  • African
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Asian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Infinity

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Infinity

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Medina Palms

Private pool

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Water sports facilities on site

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Kids' meals

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Medina Palms

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property