Medina Palms | Resort in Watamu

| 8.6 (144 Reviews) |  10 Bathrooms  23 Guests
Watamu Resort | Medina Palms

Resort in Watamu

Located on Watamu beach, the luxury Medina Palms features unique architecture and a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and views of the Indian Ocean. Free WiFi is offered in public areas. With views of the garden and pool, the elegant and spacious suites come complete with air conditioning and feature a lounge and dining area, flat-screen satellite TV and kitchenette. Each have a private entrance and some suites offer a hot tub. At Medina Palms there is the à la carte Amandina Restaurant, Star Lounge which offers shisha, cocktails and sunsets views towards the distant Tsavo National Park. Other facilities at the resort include a kids' club, fitness center and the Sakina Spa which offers an array of treatments and massages. The resort is 16 mi from the Malindi Airport and 78 mi from the Moi International Airport.

Medina Palms is located in Watamu.

This 35 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Pool, Wheelchair Accessible, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 144 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Watamu and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 35 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this place in Watamu. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Medina Palms in Watamu is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Medina Palms”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Fruit
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Bike tours
  • Kids' club
  • Fitness center
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Private beach area
  • Beauty services
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Body scrub
  • Locker rooms
  • Pedicure
  • Ping-pong
  • Walking tours
  • Foot bath
  • Body treatments
  • Massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Waxing services
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Facial treatments
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Beachfront
  • Manicure
  • Happy hour
  • Body wrap
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach
  • Fitness
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Car rental
  • Private check-in/out
  • Ironing service
  • Express check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Business center
  • Currency exchange
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Shuttle service
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Room service
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool with view
  • Infinity pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off
  • Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.32
Location:
9.06
Staff:
9.32
Facilities:
9.05
Comfort:
9.3
Cleanliness:
9.24
Alison
Apr 17, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Botswana
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 139 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower cap

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Mosquito net

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player, Blu-ray player, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Toaster, Oven, Kitchenware, Microwave, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio, Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view, Pool view

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Roll-in shower, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels
Duplex Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 297 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Duplex Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower cap

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Iron, Mosquito net

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player, Blu-ray player, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Toaster, Oven, Kitchenware, Microwave, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses

Outdoors

Balcony, Terrace, Private pool, Outdoor dining area, Patio

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area, Desk

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view, View, Pool view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Shallow end, Pool towels, Rooftop pool
One-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 93 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower cap

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Iron, Mosquito net

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player, Blu-ray player, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Toaster, Oven, Kitchenware, Microwave, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Shallow end, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Three-Bedroom Villa
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 409 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Three-Bedroom Villa

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower cap

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Safe, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Iron, Mosquito net

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, DVD player, Blu-ray player, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Radio, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Toaster, Oven, Kitchenware, Microwave, Kitchen, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Wine glasses

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Terrace, Private pool, Outdoor dining area, Patio

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area, Desk

View

Pool view, View, Sea view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool, Shallow end, Pool towels, Rooftop pool
Villa
Room Type: Villa
Room Size: 446 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Villa

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Toilet

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Mosquito net

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Medina Palms pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Medina Palms?

Check-in time for Medina Palms starts counting from 12:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Medina Palms have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Medina Palms has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Medina Palms?

Best-rates for the Medina Palms starts from $318 per night with includes Accessibility, Toiletries, Entertainment, Breakfast, Parking, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Child Friendly, Internet, Security/Safety, Air Conditioner, Pool, Wheelchair Accessible, Private Beach, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Guest Services, Balcony/Terrace, Business Services, Bar, Laundry, Transportation/Shuttle, View, Ocean View, Oceanfront with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Medina Palms a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Medina Palms wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Medina Palms is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Medina Palms?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Medina Palms indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Medina Palms?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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