Hemingways

A luxury tropical retreat on one of Kenya’s finest beaches, Hemingways is a 74 room resort hotel overlooking the stunning Watamu Marine Park and is situated 20 miles south of Malindi. The ambiance of the hotel is of relaxed sophistication, and the friendly staff and excellent facilities will remind you that you’re in a hotel of international standard. The rooms all enjoy lovely views over the pools and gardens.

The Standard rooms are situated on the first and second floors of the hotel and are spacious, allowing for an extra bed if required. Look out over the pool and gardens from your private balcony – room amenities include air conditioning, telephone, minibar and tea / coffee making facilities. The en suite bathrooms consist of showers only. The Superior rooms are scattered throughout the resort, with some enjoying direct beach access. These rooms are equally spacious with large verandahs, but the bathrooms feature both bath and shower.

Dining at Hemingways is an occasion to look forward to: fresh vegetables are flown in daily from their farms on Lake Naivasha and the Nanyuki region, whilst the fishing boats deliver their fresh catch in time for your exquisite meal to be prepared. Seafood such as lobster and mangrove crabs are popular options. Live cooking is a major feature of the main restaurant, enjoy the experience!

Watamu is a water lover’s paradise – when the Watamu Water Reserve was established, this lead to the protection of species which means excellent scuba diving in this pristine habitat. Kayaking, windsurfing, deep sea fishing and glass bottom boat trips are also popular. Enjoy a cruise on the Hemingways traditional dhow, complete with snacks and cocktails, or opt for the barbeque option where a full meal is enjoyed with all the trimmings! For bird lovers, Kenya is a dream destination with over 1070 species reliably recorded. This is the second highest number for any African country, so get your binoculars and start exploring!

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Additional Information

The resort is named after the famous American author, Ernest Hemingway, who was an avid adventurer and travelled to East Africa on 2 occasions. Two of his African short stories, following his first sojourn in 1933, are recognized to be some of his best work.

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