Andavelo House

Photo of the whole room, Decorative detail

Patio, Communal lounge/ TV room, Balcony/Terrace, Lounge or bar

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(76 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Lamu

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

With sea views, Andavelo House is located in Lamu and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, sun terrace and year-round outdoor pool. With pool views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lamu

Nearby attractions

The Fort Of Shela

2.5 mi

Lamu Holiday Solutions

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Suite

1 King • 753 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Queen Suite

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Andavelo House

$$$$

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(76 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Lamu

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lamu

Nearby attractions

The Fort Of Shela

2.5 mi

Lamu Holiday Solutions

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Suite

1 King • 753 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Queen Suite

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(76 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Andavelo is a great place in the center of Old Lamu the staff is great and very helpfull

the atmosphere and the charms of the house was amazing the staff just great everybody and especially Safari was very dedicated and useful

if you have a room at the last floor the stairs are not easy ! but this is Lamu !

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Amazing stay

Safari was amazing, both as a guide and a host. He went over and above to help organize activities across the duration of our stay. And the cuisine was wonderful.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Superb

Great stay. Incredibly large rooms. Comfortable bed. Clean towels . Lovely staff.

it would be nice to have something like a couch and a mirror.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

I hope to come back one day!

The place is amazing, amazing architecture and the decor is nice too. The staff is very nice, Safari was very nice and made sure I was feeling comfortable, also Johnson was very kind!

I think the location, since you have to walk through certain streets that at night don't feel very safe and the surroundings are dirty because of trash and donkeys.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Heaven on earth

Amazing and patient owner, he took time to explain. The staff is nothing short of amazing and helpful. Their meals were sumptuous. I loved how the house has been made to match the culture. A mix of modern while maintaining the history and the rich culture and heritage of Lamu.

The trip was too short.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

A breautiful place to stay with so much history to enjoy.

the house is stunning and the rooms are beautiful. Breakfast is incredible and the staff are wonderful and so helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Everything. Absolutely gorgeous place with absolutely stunning people. Highly recommend :D

There was anything to improve :)

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Excellent

Safari and Amu were great!

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Superb

We had a very comfortable stay. The staff is very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The house is tastefully decorated and had what we needed to make our stay comfortable. The location is perfect for walks in the old town and along the channel, also very close to a variety of local food joints and the donkey sanctuary. We would definitely go back if we are looking at spending time in Lamu again. And I almost forgot to mention, the breeze at night with the windows open was gorgeous. We stayed in one of the King suites.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Don’t consider staying anywhere else!

It was a lovely old building, well decorated to a high standard and with lots of character. It was within easy reach of the harbour (and boats) to explore Lamu. The staff were incredible and couldn’t do enough to make our stay memorable - we requested champagne on arrival for our Honeymooning guests, and a birthday cake later on - and these were no problem for Safari and the team.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

truly hospitable stay! loved everything about it. incredible house

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Lamu is Tamu People of lamu are more Tamu( peacefully and helpful) Andavelo is Tamu sana sana sana . We really enjoyed our stayed. Can’t wait to go again.❤️❤️❤️❤️

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

The staff was very kind and helpful. Safari ensured we were very well taken care of.

The location from the boat was abit far

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

absolutely amazing especially Ahmed who works there at night made our stay very memorable by talking to us about the his

very authentic Lamu style

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

I enjoyed my stay

serene and quiet

N/A

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

The pictures of Andavelo House are accurate. We were comfortable and safe.

The STAFF are exceptional. Rooms were spacious. Locals called it “the palace”. Everything was marble, high ceilings with fans. Pool was indoors… having breakfast (to order)each morning was great. The staff, Safari along with Johnson and Abu are exceptional and were the best part of Lamu for me. Helpful, respectful, kind, patient and knowledgeable!

The steps to our bedroom were tricky (and sometimes slippery) for 70 year olds to navigate. No handrails! Lamu town is an ancient town. Reminiscent of a trip to Morocco (Fez) in the 70’s. There are no cars but lots of donkeys that are depended on as helpers. Streets are really narrow alleys with litter and excrement. The house is about 3 long blocks to the “main shopping street” and one more block to the waterfront. There are a lot of people actively vying for your tourist dollar.

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Staff are brilliant!

This place is a treat! It's a beautiful location (surprisingly very quiet), and the building itself is beautiful. Most impressed by the staff though - especially how accommodating and humorous Safari was.

The room we had was advertised as having a seating area and private balcony. We had a desk, but only 1 chair. And no balcony & sea views. The big issue I had was with the heat and mosquitos - it would have been nice to have mosquito repellent device in the room as the net just did not work and I came back with a lot of bites! We couldn't get an upstairs room which perhaps would have been better as there was a sea breeze up there.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Absolutely wonderful. What a romantic quiet beautiful house to stay in

What a wonderful experience. We were collected by a wonderful gentleman, Safari from the dock and be helped carry our bags to the house. We were offered fresh cold towels on arrival to freshen up as well as freshly squeezed pineapple juice. What a treat! The rooms are perfect and it felt like we were the only guests in the whole house. We had a wonderful breakfast every morning and on our second last day, had the most incredible lobster prepared for us by the chef. My partner and I are ready to return to Andavelo House very very soon.

The WiFi was a little problematic but Safari made a plan for us in no time.

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Superb

Perfect

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Beautiful and comfortable Swahili house in Lamu

The design for this house is amazing. Traditional Swahili house and super clean. The owner and staff were super helpful. The chef make really delicious seafood.

The breakfast could have more options.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Loved it!

Loved Andavelo House! Safari and everyone who worked there was amazing. Cooked amazing meals for us, and helped us organize whatever we needed. Will definetely come back!

Pool was freezing cold, so didn't use it.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Awesome stay in the centre of a historic town

The authentic, classy house and the wonderful people. They spared no effort to make our first visit to Lamu memorable so much that we are now planning to go back.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Great Place for a couple of days in Lamu

The place is very nice and rooms are very big (ours was 50 sf). The toilet is very clean and the staff is super kind. Safari will provide you anything you need :) this is really a great solution to stay in Lamu.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Superb

The pictures don't do this house justice. It's everything and then some! The rooms are HUGE and absolutely stunning, especially the outside seating area. Some rooms have partial sea view. I stayed at Racha and it's a gem! The staff made my experience. Safari picked me up from Shela. He's ever smiling and goes out of his way to help. Johnson and Abu made sure my stay was comfortable and they were friendly and professional. The food was scrumptious. I thought finding my way back to the house would be tricky but it was pretty straightforward. If you're looking for a cozy home away from home in Lamu Town, don't pass up on Andavelo.

My stay was too short!

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2021

boutique

absolutely beautiful lovely with picturesque antiquities

accomodation absolutely fair in the priving but food overpriced

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2021

Beautiful property

Thanks you to the staff Safari, Abou and Johnson for our stay, Safari pick us from the airport and care our suitcase and it wasnt light, bravo! Love my room, arabic, indian style love the view. Will probably send some of my clients to the property on the future.

The breakfast wasn’t at our convenience and lack of taste compare to what i had on other property, the wifi who was just accessible to check mail couldn’t make some research easily.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Lamu?

The average price for a rental in Lamu is $40 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Andavelo House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Andavelo House. Enjoy the water!

Is Andavelo House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Andavelo House?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Andavelo House

Bed and Breakfast in Lamu

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Lamu

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Suite

Deluxe Queen Suite

Andavelo House

Bed and Breakfast in Lamu

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Lamu

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Suite

Deluxe Queen Suite

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Lamu?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Andavelo House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Andavelo House?

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