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Al Hamra

38 Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kenya
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West Sussex
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

Al Hamra, Wow! by far the most unique and luxurious place we have stayed. On entering the villa we were met by the very attentive staff and shown to our beautiful suite. Straight away we realised we were about to experience something very special. The house is serene, spacious and exotically designed but also very comfortable and has a relaxed... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

If you were to look up Al Hamra online and see the array of shots it has aimed at pitching the property to potential guests you may think to yourself it's too good to be true. Well, see for yourself - the property is flawless in every respect and I was fortunate enough to stay there for the duration of... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

We stayed at Al Hamra for our first wedding anniversary in early July. July is supposed to be off season in Kenya, but the weather was beautiful - hot days with a light breeze and cooler nights. We have been to some amazing places in Europe Asia and America but this surpasses anywhere we have stayed in terms of luxury... More

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Birmingham, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Al Hamra is an exquisite villa on the Kenyan coast in Watamu which offers a luxurious and private retreat. The architecture is palatial and unique, the decor "African Chic". Service was sweet as I found most Kenyans.The food was excellent. The beach at Al Hamra is gorgeous, one of the best I have seen. The owners are sophisticated and very... More

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Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Beautiful setting, fantastic food, great atmosphere, lovely staff :) Thats what i would say in short. Al Hamra changed my typical perception of coastal holidays. From the unique swahili inspired designs to the infinity indoor pool that channels into the larger pool giving endless calm and tranquility to the endless smiles of the wonderful staff, Al Hamra gives you a... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Al Hamra is a private villa on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, in Watamu. Being a marine reserve, the beach is pristine with no (or very little) buildings, chairs, structures on the beach. We couldn't have been more spoiled at Al Hamra, with a staff of 4 to take care of us, cook for us, etc. The pools are... More

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Additional Information about Al Hamra

Address: 38 Watamu Beach Road, Watamu, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Coast Province > Watamu
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 10 Speciality lodging in Watamu
Price Range: €€€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The house takes its name from the ancient Omani town of Al Hamra named for its beautiful vernacular architecture. It has spacious rooms with tall ceilings to maximize the cool sea breeze, and it is set in an acre of woodland gardens with palms and many indigenous trees. With direct private access, it is only 100m from the spectacular Turtle Beach: voted top 10 in the world, it features 7.5km of coral white sand on the edge of the Indian Ocean. The beach is in a marine reserve and is home to several species of turtle which nest on the beach: the area inside the coral reef is protected by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Al Hamra is 1½ hours north of Mombasa by car and daily internal flights are available from Nairobi to Malindi, which is only 20 minutes away by car. ... more   less 

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