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Every Stay a Story: Festive Season 2025/2026 with Hemingways Collection
- 28/11/2025
- Janet Kay
Celebrate the season across Nairobi, Karen, Watamu, and Kigali with curated festive experiences, indulgent dining, and thoughtful resident staycation offers. From Christmas Eve carols and family brunches to oceanfront celebrations and refined gala dinners, each Hemingways property brings its own sense of warmth, connection, and understated elegance to the holidays.
HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI
Festive High Tea
24–26 December 2025, 3:00–6:00 PM, Gardens & Terrace
KES 6,000 per person
A seasonal high tea featuring gourmet pastries, freshly baked scones, and a glass of Prosecco.
Christmas Eve Carols
24 December 2025, 5:00–7:00 PM
KES 5,000 per person
An evening of festive cheer with the Kenya Cultural Choir, seasonal bites, and a Crystal Carol welcome cocktail. A portion of proceeds will be donated to a local charity in support of the community.
Christmas Day Family Lunch
25 December 2025, 5:00–7:00 PM
Adults: KES 12,000 per person Kids (4–8 yrs): KES 6,500
A festive buffet of indulgent roasts, a raw bar, live stations, and decadent desserts, all set to live music and holiday cheer. Enjoy a welcome eggnog and a relaxed amily celebration in true Hemingways style.
New Year’s Eve Dinner
31 December 2025, 6:00 PM till late
Adults:KES 13,000 per person (includes a bottle of wine per couple)
A six-course menu featuring Foie Gras Parfait, Grilled Ostrich Fillet, and Seared Malindi Sole, paired with elegant desserts and a bottle of wine per couple.
New Years Day BBQLunch
1 January 2026, 12:00 - 3:30PM
Adults:KES 9,500 per person Kids(4–8 yrs): KES 5,500
A laid back feast to welcome the year ahead
Includes a welcome cocktail, buffet and barbeque menu
Hemingways Festive Retreat – Spa
Throughout December 2025, Hemingways Nairobi Spa
KES 16,000 per person
Includes a welcome drink, a 90-minute full body scrub and aromatherapy, and a glass of bubbly.
Couples Starlight Spa Package – Spa
Throughout December 2025, Hemingways Nairobi Spa
KES 20,500 per person
A romantic 2-hour deep tissue massage and facial, welcome drink, and a glass of bubbly wine.
HEMINGWAYS EDEN RESIDENCE
Christmas Eve Carols & Sip & Paint
24 December 2025, from 3:00 PM, Gardens within Eden
KES 3,500 per person
Festive carols paired with a guided sip & paint experience and a complimentary glass of wine.
Christmas Day Brunch
25 December 2025, from 12:00PM-3.30PM, The Deck
Adults KES 9,000 | Children (4–8 yrs) KES 5,000
A relaxed family brunch with live stations, festive favourites, desserts, and live singing.
New Year's Eve Dinner
31 December 2025, from 7 PM
Adults KES 7,500 per person
Celebrate new beginnings under the stars. Welcome drink, live music and set menu.
African-Inspired High Tea
Daily, 3:00–5:00 PM, Terrace overlooking the lagoon
KES 5,500 for two
An afternoon tea experience with African-inspired flavours and views of the Giraffe Centre Sanctuary.
HEMINGWAYS WATAMU
Christmas Eve Buffet
24 December 2025, from 7:30PM
Adults KES 7,500 per person, Kids KES 3,750 per person
Carols, candles and coastal cheer and live music
Coastal Christmas Dinner
25 December 2025, from 7:30PM
Adults KES 7,500 per person, Kids KES 3,750 per person
Festive flavour by the ocean
New Year’s Eve Black Tie Party
31 December 2025, evening until late, Oceanfront
Adults KES 18,000 per person, Kids KES 9,000
An oceanfront New Year’s Eve celebration featuring Safari Sounds Band and DJ Protégé.
New Year’s Day Lunch
1 January 2026, from 12 Noon
Adults KES 18,000 per person, Kids KES 9,000
Beach vibes, music and laughter, special curry menu, live music and karaoke.
Sudi Private Island BBQ Dinner
Selected festive evenings, from sunset, Sudi Sand Island
KES 15,000 per person (minimum 10 guests)
A private island dinner with a bonfire, live music, grilled meats, and dancing under the stars.
Hemingways Dhow Sundowner Cruise
Selected festive evenings, sunset departure, Hemingways Jetty
KES 10,000 per person
A Swahili dhow cruise with freshly prepared dishes and handcrafted cocktails.
Coastal Staycation Offer (Residents) – Watamu
22–26 December 2025, North Wing Ocean View Rooms
From KES 36,250 per person sharing
27 December 2025 – 3 January 2026 – Watamu
From KES 41,250 per person sharing
A festive resident staycation overlooking the Indian Ocean.
HEMINGWAYS RETREAT KIGALI
Christmas Eve Carols
24 December2025, 5 -6 PM
With a Festive Cocktail and Traditional Mince Pies
RWF 15,000 Per Person
Christmas Day Family Lunch
25December,12 -3.30PM
Adults RWF 45,000, Kids (5-8YRS) RWF20,000
Welcome drink & a Festive Buffet
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
31 December 2025, 6PM till late
RWF 100,000 with a bottle of wine (red|white) for every 2 pax
A refined five-course dinner with wine, live music, dancing, and a midnight countdown.
New Year’s Day Family Feast
1 January 2026, late morning to afternoon, Heaven Restaurant
Celebrate together with a relaxed set menu:
Crisp salmon supreme RWF 35,000
Rwandan grilled beef fillet RWF 28,000
Risotto ‘ai funghi’ RWF 22,000
DESSERT
New year’s bread and butter pudding RWF 15,000
Made in Rwanda Boutique
Daily, all day, Retreat Boutique
Free entry
A curated collection of local jewellery, décor, fashion, and handcrafted gifts.
Spa Special for Residents
Festive season, by appointment, Retreat Spa
Special resident rate
A rejuvenating 60-minute Swedish massage for Rwandan and EAC residents.
RESIDENT STAYCATION OFFERS – ACROSS THE COLLECTION
New Year’s Staycation – Nairobi & Eden Residence
31 December 2025 or 1 January 2026
KES 45,000 per couple
Includes an overnight stay (B&B) plus either the 31 December Gala Dinner or the 1 January Brunch.
Kigali Festive Stay – Retreat Kigali (Residents)
Festive season
From USD 465 per night, double occupancy
Includes welcome eggnog or mulled wine on arrival and a 10% discount on selected spa treatments, Christmas Lunch, and New Year’s Dinner.
A Season to Remember
As we welcome the festive season, we invite you to slow down, reconnect, and experience the moments that become the stories you return to year after year.
Across our city, coast, safari, and Rwandan retreat, every celebration is shaped with warmth, care, and a true sense of place.
Wherever you join us this December, may your festive season be filled with meaning, connection and memories made beautifully personal.
Every Stay a Story.
