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Lamu House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Lounge
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Junior Suite, Pool View
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Kenyatta Road, Lamu, 80500
  • Lamu Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lamu Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Shela Beach
  • Lamu (LAU-Manda)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 49 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Pool View

Junior Suite, Pool View

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lamu

Central Lamu getaway .A stay at this Lamu Old Town hotel places you steps from Lamu Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Lamu Fort. Also, German Post Office Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Shela Beach is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lamu Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamu Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • German Post Office Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonrise Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whispers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hapa Hapa Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • Beach Bar

About this property

Lamu House Hotel

4-star beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools
You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a ride on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). At Lamu House Hotel you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers a children's pool, a 24-hour health club, and a rooftop terrace. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Lamu hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Lamu House Hotel offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Lamu House Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Motor boating
  • Sailing
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Winery release events

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lamu House
Lamu House Hotel Lamu
Lamu House Hotel Hotel
Lamu House Hotel Hotel Lamu

Lamu House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay here

No AC, limited responsiveness from Front desk, delayed airport pick up
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lamu House is a lovely historic hotel right on the harbor front - top floor bedrooms facing the water are the best with cooling breezes. The staff could not be friendlier and the restaurant is tasty and popular. If you want an authentic experience of Lamu the town, this is the place . It is not a luxury resort type establishment like the ones out of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis in Lamu Old Town

We loved the Lamu House hotel. The location was excellent and service wonderful. Not for people who can’t handle stairs however and may not be suitable for very young children but for us it was perfect. The restaurant was great too. Service was slower sometimes but it didn’t matter. Food was delicious. We loved the pool with the fragrant frangipani trees over it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There are so many flies and bugs in the room - it was just awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Willis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The money I paid not worth it but nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Stay in Lamu Old Town

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great stay!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly, charming hotel

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sumra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family-friendly and amazing staff ! We felt at home every day during our 2-weeks stay.

10/10 Excellent

Genuine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

vicky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic! I would go back again any other time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay, as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, attentive staff, amazing pool. A great stay, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hassan, Mombasa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, at the waterfront and close to most cultural and heritage sites.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An absolute gem in Lamu Town

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.)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully designed hotel and a peaceful haven in lamu town. Staff all very helpful and food lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great honeymoon!

Lamu House is a gorgeous hotel with an amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020