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Watamu, Kilifi, Kenya

Medina Palms

Boutique Beach Hotel

Trip Advisor Rating '.$item_trip.' Our Rating 9.4
 

Medina Palms, a luxurious five-star retreat on Watamu's powder-white Indian Ocean beach, captivates with its unique architecture, blending tropical elegance with serene views of lush gardens and shimmering coastal waters.

The 50 elegant suites and villas unfold with refined warmth, featuring air-conditioned comfort, flat-screen satellite TVs, lounge and dining areas, kitchenettes, minibars, and sleek bathrooms with premium toiletries. Select penthouses offer treetop-level courtyards and beachfront villas boast hot tubs, creating tranquil havens where attentive staff ensure thoughtful details, from plush linens to warm welcomes, fostering a sense of belonging amid Watamu's coastal serenity.

Dining at Amandina Restaurant celebrates à la carte fine cuisine, while Star Lounge offers shisha, cocktails, and sunset views toward Tsavo National Park. The tropical coffee garden serves light fare. A daily breakfast brims with vibrant flavours. Guests can immerse in curated experiences, from watersports at Tribe Watersports Centre to spa retreats, capturing Watamu's tranquil rhythm with effortless grace.

Just 25 kilometers from Malindi Airport and 126 kilometers from Moi International Airport, Medina Palms offers seamless access to Kenya's coastal treasures, complemented by an outdoor swimming pool, fitness studio, Sakina Ocean Spa with five treatment rooms, kids' club, and state-of-the-art conference and event spaces for serene renewal.

Available Board

Full Board · Half Board · Breakfast

Rooms & Suites

General Facilities

Activities

  • Happy Hour
  • Bike Tours
  • Walking Tours
  • Beach
  • Kids' Club
  • Water Sport Facilities On Site
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Table Tennis
  • Fishing
  • Golf Course (within 3 Km)

Wellness

  • 3 Outdoor Pools
  • Fitness/Spa Locker Rooms
  • Personal Trainer
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness Packages
  • Foot Bath
  • Spa Lounge/Relaxation Area
  • Spa Facilities
  • Light Therapy
  • Body Wrap
  • Body Scrub
  • Body Treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing Services
  • Facial Treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
  • Massage
  • Spa And Wellness Centre
  • Fitness Centre

General

  • Private Check-in/Check-out
  • Concierge Service
  • Tour Desk
  • Currency Exchange
  • Express Check-in/Check-out
  • 24-hour Front Desk
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Ironing Service
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business Centre
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Hotel Reviews

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4 rating
February 2026

Stayed for 6 nights.Very clean hotel,staff are all friendly.100% iper service.We did a 2days safari with Abdul and stallone +254 70 239 929 whatsaap. See you all in December

5 rating
January 2026

Medina Palms is about a two and a half hour drive from Mombasa, but it is a lovely, small, quiet hotel in beautiful surroundings with very friendly staff. There appeared to be a variety of rooms. Our...

5 rating
December 2025

This was my second visit to Medina Palms, and once again it didn’t disappoint. What makes this resort special is the staff. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel at home, it’s the kind of...

5 rating
November 2025

We rrived at Watamu after a 2.5 hour car journey fom Mombasa. The resort is lovely and we had a wondrful few days at the resort. The staff and very friendly and were always ready to help .The rooms...

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Average Weather

Ave Daily Temp °C
Ave Monthly Rain mm

Jan
33
9
Feb
33
6
Mar
33
50
Apr
32
120
May
30
281
Jun
30
83
Jul
29
60
Aug
29
32
Sep
30
57
Oct
31
135
Nov
31
153
Dec
32
95

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£94 Per Person

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