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Hemingways is an intimate, privately owned hotel built right at the edge of the beach 鈥� the ocean can be seen from most rooms.
The impression is one of pristine whitewash and spacious stone terraces. There are two sparkling blue swimming pools and a multitude of tall palm trees. The hotel exudes a certain upmarket elegance and is popular with British Kenyans and overseas visitors alike.
The bar, dining room and reception are huge white rondavels with dramatic soaring roofs. Hemingways places an emphasis on dining and the elegant dining room has starched white tablecloths, fresh flowers and lots of candles. The sundowner 'bitings' are particularly popular 鈥� small spicy snacks that go perfectly with an early evening drink.
Hemingways has rooms in two wings: the original sea-view wing which has double rooms, and a newer 'superior' wing which includes triples and suites. The bedrooms of the older wing are fairly small in size however they are quieter, close to the ocean and have superb sea views. Those in the new wing are larger and more luxurious and have views of the sea beyond the gardens and swimming pools. All were fully refurbished recently, and the rooms are all very comfortable.
The beach at Hemingways is long and sandy. The sea is actually part of the marine park so there is good snorkeling nearby. Hemingways does get a great deal of seaweed from June to August. It is still present in September but in a lesser amount. It tends to be totally gone by October.
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Experiences while staying here
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Dhow & Dolphin Cruising ![View from Dar Mida, Watamu]()
Dhow & Dolphin Cruising
Dhow & Dolphin Cruising
Take a leisurely sunset cruise aboard a traditional dhow or a dolphin cruise out into the Watamu Marine National Park.
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Watamu and nearby places
- Kenya's Coastline 33 kilometers away
- Mombasa 86 kilometers away
- The Tana Delta 96 kilometers away
- Diani Beach 120 kilometers away
- Tsavo East National Park 150 kilometers away
- Funzi Island 149 kilometers away
- Lamu Archipelago 156 kilometers away
- The Parks & Reserves of Southern Kenya 156 kilometers away
- Tsavo West National Park 227 kilometers away
- The Chyulu Hills 258 kilometers away