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Medina Palms

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Oceanfront sanctuary with three pools

Mediterranean gardens frame three sparkling pools with the turquoise ocean beyond. The outdoor restaurant serves fabulous seafood while friendly staff create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. After dining, guests retreat to Sakina Ocean Spa for rejuvenating hot stone massages and body treatments.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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About this property

Medina Palms

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel near Watamu Beach
  • A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Medina Palms. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or a body scrub at Sakina Ocean Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • 3 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • A shopping center shuttle, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
    • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All 50 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs and childcare services
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Kitchenettes, a personal chef, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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 some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Medina Palms have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Medina Palms?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Medina Palms on May 27, 2026 start from CA $447, 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 Medina Palms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Medina Palms?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Medina Palms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Medina Palms located?

This family-friendly Watamu hotel is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. Mida Creek is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great community and amenities with very high level of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

McDonald Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quiet romantic location. Top rated conditions and facilities. Friendly courteous staff. Intriguing blend of architecture
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LINDA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely establishment for a quiet rejuvenating get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Medina Palms never disappoints. One of my favorite places on the planet - excellent food, cleanliness, hospitality - and always feels like home every time I go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff who were most helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Magda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will definitely revisit

The hotel is amazing, very clean and the staff are friendly and provide quality service. One thing that was not very good was the food prices. Lunch and dinner as well as drinks cost a lot and often not quite adequate to quality. However, I did recommend the hotel to friends already :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel has superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend one of the best resort I have ever stayed (:
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pape

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were excellent. Kids loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amine

Very good discovery Amazing place, great Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This must rate as one of the best hotels i have ever stayed in. The food is fabulous. An outdoor restaurant. Great seafood. The room was great. Clean and beautiful. I really liked it. The facilities are great. A beach and lovely swimming pools. I will go back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Madina Palms was simply outstanding from the time we checked in all the way through to check out. Our experience at this hotel was flawless. A special shout out to the entire team who work so hard to make the dream happen. We will visit again whenever we find ourselves in beautiful Watamu. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

What an amazing stay we have had. Literally everyone so friendly, warm, welcoming & polite. Beach bar setting gorgeous shame it doesn’t have a later closing time because we preferred it to the main building bar. Food plentiful & delicious. Sophia was our main person to look after us! Great service from all team Medina Palms, congratulations.
Hotel restaurant.
Decorations for a wedding.
Infinite pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very slow , no attention to details
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Allt var bra!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella struttura, con camera penthouse da 280mq veramente bella. Personale disponibile e simpatico
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Erinomainen, eksklusiivinen paikka

Palvelu pelaa hienosti ja ystävällistä henkilökuntaa riittää. Avarat huoneistot ja useita mahdollisuuksia rentoutumiseen. Hotellilla ei sallita "äänekästä" elämää (musiikkikaiuttimet yms) mm. altailla. Hyvä aamupala.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe expérience, service merveilleux, personnel chaleureux et très très beau cadre. Je reviendrai définitivement!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayelén

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Espectacular ! Volveremos !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

This is a great peaceful hotel with fantastic staff and great rooms. The private beach area was a highlight with it’s only little bar and restaurant
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Watson Safari

We only stayed for two nights after a week on safari and it was the perfect place to re-group and relax before our next adventure. Highly recommend Medina Palms for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort. The staff were even better. Do not hesitant to book, you will not regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021