accommodation

HEMINGWAY'S RESORT WATAMU (4*)

Hemingway's is on Turtle Bay, a five-mile stretch of pristine sandy beach with just 4 hotels, in contrast to the major tourist regions of Mombasa and Diani Beach where dozens of hotels line the coast. Turtle Bay was recently voted one of the top 6 beaches in the world. Hemingway's is Watamu's only 5 star hotel and boasts Africa's biggest and best game-fishing centre. Some of us just want to fish all day, every day, of our holiday, but partners may not want to fish at all!. Therefore, Hemingway's gives you the ideal solution for angler and non-anglers alike as Hemingway's have more than enough non-fishing activities to keep everyone happy. At its simplest level, try a relaxed day in the hotel; having a late breakfast on the terrace, the occasional dip in the pool, and a lunchtime seafood grill. As the sun starts to drop, its afternoon tea and cakes whilst you watch the fishing boats come in and hear the tales of the big-ones that got away. For the angler and non-angler the fishy banter continues into the bar and into the evening, lubricated by the tasty locally brewed Tusker beer. A pre-prandial drink on the terrace and a 5-course dinner under the stars (weather/season permitting), completes a perfect lazy day. For the more active the coral reef begins within 5 yards of the shoreline directly in front of the hotel, with free glass-bottomed boat trips to the ‘coral-gardens’ 'for goggling (marine park fee payable). For the more adventurous, scuba diving is excellent, with several dive schools locally. Turtle bay boasts a mile stretch of golden sands, leading to a large tidal creek at Mida. This consists of mangrove and tidal lagoons, the home of birds such as Ospreys, African Fish Eagles, Ibis, and Flamingos. 

This resort offers a wide range of international styles, ranging from sophisticated recipes with delicate sauces, to simple cooking of the finest ingredients. We have our own farms at Lake Naivasha, with fresh vegetables and flowers flown in on a daily basis, while our own fishing boats land fish every afternoon. Over the centuries, the influences of the trading routes have brought a medley of cooking styles to Africa. Couple these with the best seafood, mangrove crabs, lobster, and fish of all types, and our chefs really have the opportunity to excel. Our 'table d’hotel' menus are a mixture of international and local favourite, with daily vegetarian options. We are always happy to offer second portions and to cater for the large appetite or for specific dietary needs. There is a buffet on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday lunch including Mongolian, Italian and Indian specialties. Live cooking is a major feature including not only main dishes but also our pasta and salad stations. In our Mongolian buffet, we offer a wide selection of fresh meats, fish, seafood, vegetables, herbs, seasonings, spices and sauces, which you assemble in a bowl. Our chefs then stir-fry your chosen ingredients on the large cast iron ’Kadai’ (similar to a flat wok). - the freshest and the best food that Kenya has to offer, cooked in front of you, just the way you like it. Delicious! 

During the calmer months, (December to March) dinner is served on the terrace, with the sounds of the sea, the light of the moon and the stars, and the rustle of the trade winds in the palms for company. In addition, should you come fishing with us our chefs will prepare your prize exactly as you would like it. You might fancy Japanese style sashimi, finely sliced with soya sauce and wasabi, maybe blackened Cajun style fillets, or just simply steamed! Whichever way, you will never eat fish fresher than this.' 

What else is there to do between those lazy days by the pool' or long days at sea?