Hemingways Watamu
Watamu, Kenya
Iconic luxury tented camp in prime Watamu country — leather, brass and big-game vistas.
Highlights
- Luxury-category stay vetted by our team in Watamu
- All-inclusive (drinks)
- Private guide
- Night drives & walks
- Reef snorkelling, dhow sunset cruises and beach dining on request
- Ideal as a post-safari beach extension of 3–5 nights
Room types
Garden room
2 adults
Air-conditioned room opening onto tropical gardens, a two-minute barefoot walk from the sand.
Ocean-view room
2 adults + 1 child
Sea-facing room or suite with a private balcony and daybed above the reef.
Luxury suite
2 adults
Hand-crafted suite with plunge bath, private guide on call and sundowner deck.
Family suite
4 guests
Two interconnecting suites with a shared lounge, private vehicle and dedicated host.
Location & getting there
Hemingways Watamu sits in Watamu (-3.35°, 40.02°), a beach destination in Kenya. Scheduled flight to the coast plus a road transfer. Best time to travel: December–March & July–October.
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Amenities & what's included
- · Heated plunge bath
- · Private guide & vehicle
- · Mini library
- · Curated bar
- · Bush spa
- · All-inclusive (drinks)
- · Private guide
- · Night drives & walks
- · Conservancy fees
Availability & dates
Check availability
October 2026
November 2026
Adults
Children
2–11 yrs
Infants
under 2 · free
Rooms for 2 guests
Infants under 2 sleep free in a cot and don't count toward room capacity.
Pick a check-in date to see live availability.
Frequently asked questions
Watamu is at its best from December to March and July to October, when the Indian Ocean is calm and the skies are clear. April to early June is the long rains — quieter and much better value.