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Follow in the footsteps of famous author, Ernest Hemingway, and head to Watamu on Kenya’s north coast. The privately-owned Hemingways Resort awaits your arrival to this stunning destination with its long stretches of white sand beaches and myriads of attractions and activities.
A luxury resort with spacious and comfortable rooms overlooking the tranquil Indian Ocean, Hemingways is known especially for the quality of the cuisine that they offer. The menu is designed by the head chef to make use of the finest and freshest ingredients available. Dine on dishes that reflect African, Eastern and Arab influences as well as a wide range of international styles. The fish is caught by the hotel’s own boats and supplied fresh every day so look forward to lobster, mangrove crabs and the best prepared local fish.
It will be difficult to choose what to do at this luxury beach resort from the in-house attractions of the gym, swimming pool and tennis court to the myriad of ways to enjoy the beach. You can go kite-surfing, paddling in a glass-bottomed boat, cruise around in a dhow, snorkelling to explore the famous coral reefs or head into the rainforest jungles to discover lost cities and rare species. The choice is yours...
Hemingways Resort – luxury lodge living on Kenya’s coast
You can choose from rooms and suites at this luxury Kenyan beach resort – all of the rooms have ocean views and you are within strolling distance of the beautiful beaches. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable with en-suite bathrooms and you will find all of the amenities you need such as air-conditioning, fans, mosquito nets as well as room fridges. The Junior Suites boast super king-sized beds, large baths as well as showers and an outdoor balcony or veranda. Upgrade to an Executive Suite with a separate bedroom and an open-plan lounge and dining area. These luxury rooms are individually furnished and boast original paintings and handmade furniture.
You will dine splendidly at the luxury Hemingways Resort, the chef uses only farm fresh vegetables and fruits form local farms and the fish is brought in daily by the hotel’s own boats. Feast on seafood, mangrove crabs and lobster. You can choose to eat indoors in the restaurant or during warmer weather on the terrace.
Work off the meals on the floodlit tennis courts or in the fully-equipped gym. There are golfing opportunities nearby and this luxury resort will help you arrange any type of activity including an extensive range of water sports and day trips to nearby attractions.
Hemingways Resort is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
This is a great destination if you just want to laze around on the beach soaking up some African sun and dipping in and out of the balmy Indian Ocean waters or you can get more active with a diverse range of choices.
The luxury Hemingways Resort is a great base for big game fishing trips and you can look forward to duelling with sail fish and marlin during season. Watamu is set within a world-renowned marine park full of fascinating fish species, amazing coral and in intricate and very interesting eco-system.
Day trips can be arranged to visit the deserted city of Gedi, hidden away in the lush Arabuko Sokoke Forest home to rare and endemic bird species. You can spend your days snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing or at the day spa of this luxury resort. If you would rather drift along then hire a glass-bottomed boat for an unrestricted view of the amazing beauty found underwater at this magnificent destination.
Hemingways Resort is located in the Watamu Marine Park, 100km north of Mombasa, Kenya.