Name: Medina Palms
Address: Mombasa, KE
Price range: From $255

Medina Palms, MombasaMedina Palms in Mombasa, Kenya has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 21 of 39 hotels we score in Mombasa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $255 a night (cached, not a live quote).Medina Palms is a Swahili-style beachfront hotel situated on the sands of Turtle Bay in Watamu. It caters to families and travellers seeking outdoor activities, with access to water sports near Prawn Lake and Watamu Beach. The property includes three outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and a gym. Guests can dine at one of three on-site restaurants or use the kitchen facilities. The architecture features traditional styles set within tropical gardens. While the hotel provides many amenities like free parking and WiFi in public areas, dining costs for lunch and dinner are relatively high. It is located about twenty minutes from Malindi International Airport.What stands out

Spacious suites

Clean rooms

Helpful staff

On-site water sports

Watch out for

Expensive meals and drinks

No late checkouts

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