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Medina Palms

4.5 star property
Mediterranean hotel with 3 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Luxury Villa | Front of property
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Plot 2, Turtle Bay Road, Watamu
  • Prawn Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Watamu Beach
  • Mida Creek
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Villa with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Villa with Private Pool

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

One-Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Luxury Villa

  • 4477 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1500 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Duplex Suite

  • 3000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Watamu

Medina Palms places you next to Prawn Lake and within a 5-minute walk of Watamu Beach. This 50-room, 4.5-star hotel has 3 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 3 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ruins of Gedi - 22 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 35 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 35 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Marine Park - 37 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Medina Palms

Mediterranean hotel with 3 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
Guests of Medina Palms have access to a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a gym. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a train station shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Select Comfort beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sakina Ocean Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,300 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Medina Palms Hotel
Medina Palms Watamu
Medina Palms Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Medina Palms?

This hotel in Watamu is within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. Mida Creek is also within a driving distance of 1.3 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Medina Palms?

As of Sep 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Medina Palms on Oct 16, 2025 start from $372.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Medina Palms?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Medina Palms?

Sakina Ocean Spa is the hotel's spa and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, couples treatments, and body wraps.

Does Medina Palms have a casino on the premises?

No, Medina Palms doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Medina Palms?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Medina Palms?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including access to a chef as well as 3 outdoor pools and 2 bars.

Are there hot tubs at Medina Palms?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Medina Palms feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Medina Palms doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Medina Palms allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Medina Palms.

Are there connecting rooms at Medina Palms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Medina Palms?

The closest major airport to Medina Palms is Malindi (MYD), which is 13.6 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Medina Palms?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.