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Medina Palms
4.5/552 Reviews
I've stayed at this property before but hotel standards have really dropped. Despite having a booking for a week, I was first put in one of the worst rooms (would really not call it a villa). Room, I guess had not been occupied in a while (I guess as I was a solo local traveler, reception felt I'd accept a 'subpar room'???, was welcomed by swarms of mosquitoes; on and off sewage smell/whif near the entrance. Next afternoon (after complaining) I was moved to a better villa, however with a sagging mattress, after 2 days my mattress was changed by the housekeeping steward who took pity of my plight. Villa phone didnt work, despite multiple requests to front desk eventually fixed on 3rd day (needed working phone to call restaurant for room service, had to walk to restaurant to place order defeating purpose of room service) Meals are below average; extremely limited breakfast range and menu options. Extremely frustrating as I was working and could not get away to restaurants. Requested a late 12PM checkout - reception refused was even willing to pay for it. Note - I previously had to wait till 3PM to get access to the 'better villa' as guest was checking out late, yet hotel could not extend a 12PM checkout for me? Last straw, I gladly left hotel before 10AM and went to next door hotel; that has better guest appreciation and food quality! Pros: Amazing beach view, Terry at the Spa was fantastic, housekeeping stewards are extremely pleasant. Cons: Food, quality of rooms, thread bare linens, on and off 'whif' of sewage as your walking by the gardens, hotel standards have really dropped - definitely not value for money. Would not recommend or return!
Hemingways Watamu
4.4/549 Reviews
Thank you team Hemingways Watamu for an amazing treat during our visit. Had the best time around, excellent meals,clean rooms, friendly staff. 30 minutes from Malindi Airport, excellent hotel transfers, perfect meal plans and delicious meals. The spa was a good plus for us. Gym lovers, you will enjoy every bit! Redemptor, Tom, Julius, Desmond at the bar all amazing. See you next time!
Lily Palm Resort
4/541 Reviews
I visited this place on my first solo travel and it was AWESOME! They have a clear blue pool overlooking the beautiful blue waters of Watamu. And with them, what you see is what you get; what you see on their profiles is EXACTLY what you will see on arrival. The rooms were spacious and of importance had air conditioning and a fan too, with the heat that is there, a definite plus. Watamu is mostly populated by older Italians who stay in the hotels there permanently, and so with this the amazing and friendly stuff are more than happy to receive one of their own! Waliniambia nilipo wasili kuwa Watamu kuna utamu, na hawakudanganya ng'o! A DEFINITE on your travel to-do list!
Jacaranda Beach Resort
4.4/541 Reviews
Amazing. First of all resort is very well designed and its remarkable architecture make it a luxury but at the same time characteristic one, due to the intelligent respect of African and local ”genius loci”. Room was very spacious and I did appreciate materials and finishing, making it comfortable, but at the same time rustic, looking very ”local” but not in a kitschy way. Luxury resorts are sometimes kitsch, but that doesn't happen at Jacaranda, on the contrary giving the best example of compromise between luxury, comfort and tradition. Cuisine was excellent, with plenty of international, African and Italian choices and a very good Kenyan/Italian fusion experiment. Pastas, fish, meat, fruit, salads, dressings, everything was tasty and safe. Just desserts weren't anything special, I'd suggest to introduce some Italian traditional ice-cream. Staff was prompt and nice, all our requests have been completely satisfied. Place is great, daydream beach and fascinating excursions (never miss the safari!) within a few hours range. Must go!
Rafiki Village
4.5/518 Reviews
Villa Samawati un vero sogno! Villa grande inserita all'interno del contesto Rafiki Village con piscina davanti a casa. Abbiamo avuto a disposizione lo chef Edison che ha preparato per noi colazione e cene, sistemato e pulito le camere. É un chef superlativo, ci ha preparato anche tagliatelle al ragù e lasagne con sapore identico a quello italiano! Villa consigliata con l'opzione chef per qualche giorno di relax.
Blue Bay Village
5/51 Reviews
房間可以,環境好,美麗的沙灘

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