Lamu House Hotel
Hotel in Lamu
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this hotel
Beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools and family fun
Spend the day catching some rays at the nearby beach, relaxing by one of Lamu House Hotel's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Lamu House Hotel offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. This Lamu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club.
Spend the day catching some rays at the nearby beach, relaxing by one of Lamu House Hotel's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Lamu House Hotel offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. This Lamu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Lamu
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room
Beds not specified • 527 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Twin Room
Beds not specified • 527 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Triple Room, Sea View
Beds not specified • 495 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View
Beds not specified • 527 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Twin Room, Sea View
Beds not specified • 527 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
Had a wonderful stay, staff were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. One thing to bear in mind is that this location is in the town centre and not near Shella beach - it's either a 40 mins walk or a 15 minute boat ride. There is also no aircon on the island so it's just fans.
5.0 / 10.0
Had a wonderful stay, staff were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. One thing to bear in mind is that this location is in the town centre and not near Shella beach - it's either a 40 mins walk or a 15 minute boat ride. There is also no aircon on the island so it's just fans.
4.0 / 10.0
This is a lovely hotel if one accepts the lack of a/c. During the day, with shutters and doors open to the sea breeze, it is quite comfortable, but I found it oppressively hot to sleep.
The manager, Esther, is simply terrific, and everyone is extremely friendly. My room was lovely, with a private courtyard leading to the small swimming pool. There is a good restaurant and a good b'fast.
You need to decide whether to stay in Lamu Town (where this hotel is) or Shela. The latter is a bit more Westernized. There are no cars on the island, so you go up and down the coast via water taxi, for which you wade into the water up to your ankles. Bring sandals you are willing to get wet.
4.0 / 10.0
This is a lovely hotel if one accepts the lack of a/c. During the day, with shutters and doors open to the sea breeze, it is quite comfortable, but I found it oppressively hot to sleep.
The manager, Esther, is simply terrific, and everyone is extremely friendly. My room was lovely, with a private courtyard leading to the small swimming pool. There is a good restaurant and a good b'fast.
You need to decide whether to stay in Lamu Town (where this hotel is) or Shela. The latter is a bit more Westernized. There are no cars on the island, so you go up and down the coast via water taxi, for which you wade into the water up to your ankles. Bring sandals you are willing to get wet.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice and friendly personal. Spent twelve nights there and had a wonderful time!
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice and friendly personal. Spent twelve nights there and had a wonderful time!
10.0 / 10.0
This property was amazing. It was a unique and quiet oasis in the middle of Lamu Town. The distance to the beach was a bit far, but this was a minor problem as there area number of Bodas and Taxi boats nearby to help you get to the beach. The property allows you to give a sense of what Lamu is truly like while still being quiet enough to be able to rest and relax. There are also a number of quiet pools on the property where you can enjoy nearly private relaxation. Some rooms also have private cabanas and balconies, which I enjoyed. Overall, this was a great place to stay at a very reasonable price point. The staff was even more amazing and helped me feel comfortable. Food at the moonrise restaurant was also really nice. I highly recommend this place to experience Lamu town.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was amazing. It was a unique and quiet oasis in the middle of Lamu Town. The distance to the beach was a bit far, but this was a minor problem as there area number of Bodas and Taxi boats nearby to help you get to the beach. The property allows you to give a sense of what Lamu is truly like while still being quiet enough to be able to rest and relax. There are also a number of quiet pools on the property where you can enjoy nearly private relaxation. Some rooms also have private cabanas and balconies, which I enjoyed. Overall, this was a great place to stay at a very reasonable price point. The staff was even more amazing and helped me feel comfortable. Food at the moonrise restaurant was also really nice. I highly recommend this place to experience Lamu town.
10.0 / 10.0
Staff were lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
Staff were lovely.
10.0 / 10.0
I highly recommend staying at the hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room and the hotel itself is very beautiful. The location is also really good as it is right on the waterfront.
10.0 / 10.0
I highly recommend staying at the hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room and the hotel itself is very beautiful. The location is also really good as it is right on the waterfront.
10.0 / 10.0
Family-friendly and amazing staff ! We felt at home every day during our 2-weeks stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Family-friendly and amazing staff ! We felt at home every day during our 2-weeks stay.
10.0 / 10.0
The Staff, the architecture of the place, the view from the rooms into the channel, all these and more ensured I was able to completely unwind
10.0 / 10.0
The Staff, the architecture of the place, the view from the rooms into the channel, all these and more ensured I was able to completely unwind
10.0 / 10.0
A haven of tranquility in noisy, dirty Lamu (which I love by the way). The Moonlight restaurant is a fine place to sit and have a quiet drink or meal under the shady flame tree; the pool a welcome place to cool off after the heat of the day. All very attractive in the old courtyard. The rooms a simple, but clean, furnished in traditional Swahili style. The staff, especially Esther on front desk, extremely helpful, arranging expeditions, finding old friends etc. Strongly recommend if you are staying in Lamu town.
10.0 / 10.0
A haven of tranquility in noisy, dirty Lamu (which I love by the way). The Moonlight restaurant is a fine place to sit and have a quiet drink or meal under the shady flame tree; the pool a welcome place to cool off after the heat of the day. All very attractive in the old courtyard. The rooms a simple, but clean, furnished in traditional Swahili style. The staff, especially Esther on front desk, extremely helpful, arranging expeditions, finding old friends etc. Strongly recommend if you are staying in Lamu town.
5.0 / 10.0
Fantastic! I would go back again any other time
5.0 / 10.0
Fantastic! I would go back again any other time
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful hotel, attentive staff, amazing pool. A great stay, highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful hotel, attentive staff, amazing pool. A great stay, highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
An amazing stay, as always!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice place, at the waterfront and close to most cultural and heritage sites.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice place, at the waterfront and close to most cultural and heritage sites.
5.0 / 10.0
Excellent property; the best in Lamu town. Beautiful pool area, and the restaurant has the best food in town as well. At checkin we were warmly welcomed, and upgraded to a superior suite on the rooftop. All around an amazing stay and highly recommend this property!
5.0 / 10.0
Excellent property; the best in Lamu town. Beautiful pool area, and the restaurant has the best food in town as well. At checkin we were warmly welcomed, and upgraded to a superior suite on the rooftop. All around an amazing stay and highly recommend this property!
5.0 / 10.0
This lovely hotel is located right in the heart of Lamu Town, which for me was much more interesting than staying on Shela Beach. I experienced the best hospitality at this hotel that I have ever received (and I travel a LOT)! Olga was an outstanding hostess that really made sure I enjoyed every moment of my stay in this amazing and beautiful destination, and the rest of the staff were also quite friendly and accommodating. The hotel itself is architecturally stunning, with all kinds of unique and traditional features and touches around every corner. It is really a photographer's dream as the light filters in from all kinds of interesting angles throughout the day to highlight the many charming details and furnishings. You can catch a boat to Shela (or other points) right outside the door, but there's also a refreshing pool in the courtyard where the hotel hosts movies and musical events featuring some very talented musicians. I stayed in a room overlooking the sea and enjoyed spectacular views and sunsets from a very comfortable balcony. There is also a great restaurant with tasty food on site. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and dream of the day I can return. Five stars on everything!!! Thank you for a fantastic stay! (Note: the Hotels.com website gives the option of booking specific rooms, but if a sea view room is your preference, be sure to contact the hotel to ensure that one is actually available.)
5.0 / 10.0
This lovely hotel is located right in the heart of Lamu Town, which for me was much more interesting than staying on Shela Beach. I experienced the best hospitality at this hotel that I have ever received (and I travel a LOT)! Olga was an outstanding hostess that really made sure I enjoyed every moment of my stay in this amazing and beautiful destination, and the rest of the staff were also quite friendly and accommodating. The hotel itself is architecturally stunning, with all kinds of unique and traditional features and touches around every corner. It is really a photographer's dream as the light filters in from all kinds of interesting angles throughout the day to highlight the many charming details and furnishings. You can catch a boat to Shela (or other points) right outside the door, but there's also a refreshing pool in the courtyard where the hotel hosts movies and musical events featuring some very talented musicians. I stayed in a room overlooking the sea and enjoyed spectacular views and sunsets from a very comfortable balcony. There is also a great restaurant with tasty food on site. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and dream of the day I can return. Five stars on everything!!! Thank you for a fantastic stay! (Note: the Hotels.com website gives the option of booking specific rooms, but if a sea view room is your preference, be sure to contact the hotel to ensure that one is actually available.)
4.0 / 10.0
Lamu House is a gorgeous hotel with an amazing staff
4.0 / 10.0
Lamu House is a gorgeous hotel with an amazing staff
4.0 / 10.0
There’s beauty wherever you turn, a fantastic place, very special. It’s noisy, but located in the middle of life on the Corniche, what else could it be? You can sit on your balcony early morning and see the kids dive from the roadway and hear the cloppeticlop of the donkeys being driven by. I could sit there forever, it’s magic.
4.0 / 10.0
There’s beauty wherever you turn, a fantastic place, very special. It’s noisy, but located in the middle of life on the Corniche, what else could it be? You can sit on your balcony early morning and see the kids dive from the roadway and hear the cloppeticlop of the donkeys being driven by. I could sit there forever, it’s magic.
4.0 / 10.0
Excellent property. Lacks AC. It really was hot in the room. It was an almost perfect stay. The property is like the pictures great architect and designer, sooo very beautiful!!! Good brrakfast included. Pick and drop off at airport
4.0 / 10.0
Excellent property. Lacks AC. It really was hot in the room. It was an almost perfect stay. The property is like the pictures great architect and designer, sooo very beautiful!!! Good brrakfast included. Pick and drop off at airport
5.0 / 10.0
Exactly what we needed for a quite anniversary...
5.0 / 10.0
Exactly what we needed for a quite anniversary...
5.0 / 10.0
Incredible place to relax! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Delicious food!
5.0 / 10.0
Incredible place to relax! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Delicious food!
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Lamu?
The average price for a rental in Lamu is R 737 per night. This rental is R 5,069 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lamu House Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lamu House Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is Lamu House Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lamu House Hotel?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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