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Medina Palms

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Medina Palms Is This the Best Place to Stay in Watamu (KE)?

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Located in Watamu, just 300 metres from Turtle Bay Beach, Medina Palms offers accommodations featuring an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary private parking, a fitness centre, and a lush garden. The property provides various water sports facilities and a private beach area, along with a terrace and a bar. Guests can take advantage of a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and free WiFi.

Each room features a private bathroom, with some accommodations boasting a balcony and others offering stunning sea views.

Guests at the resort can indulge in a buffet breakfast. At Medina Palms, you can enjoy a restaurant that serves African, Italian, and Mediterranean dishes. Vegetarian, halal, and vegan options are also available upon request.

At this luxurious 5-star resort, guests can partake in table tennis, while the area is well-known for windsurfing and cycling.

The accommodation also offers a business centre and ironing facilities for guests’ convenience.

Mapango Beach is situated 1.6 km from Medina Palms, and Watamu National Marine Park is located 23 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, which is 21 km from the resort.

Couples have a strong preference for the location, giving it an impressive rating of 9.3 for trips designed for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 double beds
Living room:
2 sofa beds

Resort facilities of Medina Palms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • 3 swimming pools

  • Free WiFi

  • Beachfront

  • Family rooms

  • Airport shuttle

  • Restaurant

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Bar

  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

  • Beachfront

  • Sun terrace

  • Private beach area

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Activities

  • Happy hour

    Additional charge

  • Bike tours

    Additional charge

  • Walking tours

    Additional charge

  • Beach

  • Kids' club

    Additional charge

  • Water sport facilities on site

  • Snorkelling

    Additional chargeOff-site

  • Diving

    Additional chargeOff-site

  • Cycling

  • Hiking

    Additional charge

  • Canoeing

    Additional charge

  • Windsurfing

  • Table tennis

  • Fishing

    Additional chargeOff-site

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruits

    Additional charge

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Snack bar

  • Breakfast in the room

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out

  • Concierge service

  • Tour desk

  • Currency exchange

  • Express check-in/check-out

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area

  • Board games/puzzles

  • Babysitting/child services

    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Ironing service

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

    Additional charge

  • Business centre

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Smoke alarms

  • Security alarm

  • Key access

  • 24-hour security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service

    Additional charge

  • Air conditioning

  • Car hire

  • Packed lunches

  • Family rooms

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Airport shuttle

    Additional charge

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails

  • Wheelchair accessible

3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year

  • All ages welcome

  • Pool with view

  • Shallow end

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Sun umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year

  • All ages welcome

  • Pool with view

  • Shallow end

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Sun umbrellas

Pool 3 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year

  • Adult only

  • Infinity pool

  • Pool with view

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • 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

    Additional charge

  • Spa and wellness centre

    Additional charge

  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English

  • Italian

House rules
Medina Palms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
From 02:30 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 2 years
Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash

The essential details
Important information for guests at this establishment

Guests must present a photo ID and credit card during check-in. Please be aware that all Special Requests are dependent on availability and may incur additional fees.

Kindly notify Medina Palms in advance regarding your anticipated arrival time. You may utilize the Special Requests box during booking or reach out to the property directly using the contact information provided in your confirmation email.

In light of Coronavirus (COVID-19), enhanced safety and sanitation protocols are currently in place at this establishment.

Food and beverage services at this location might be restricted or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

To ensure the wellbeing of guests and staff amid Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is implementing measures to safeguard health. As a result, some services and amenities may be limited or inaccessible.

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