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Lamu House Hotel

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, Ocean View
Lounge
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kenyatta Road, Lamu, 80500
  • Place, Lamu Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lamu Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, German Post Office Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lamu (LAU-Manda)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Ocean View

Junior Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Junior Suite, Pool View

Junior Suite, Pool View

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lamu House Hotel

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. 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.
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.

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.
During your stay at Lamu House Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Lamu Museum. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Moonrise Restaurant
  • Take a swim in the indoor and 3 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with hot stone massages at Lamu House Spa
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym, motor boating, and sailing
  • Steps from Lamu Museum and 3 minutes by foot from Lamu Fort
  • Free airport shuttle service
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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Moonrise Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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

Restaurants on site

  • Moonrise Restaurant

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

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)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Lamu House Hotel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 50 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

martin

Staff was great - especially the in house tour guide, Abu!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely room overlooking the waterfront. Excellent restaurant and overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nazeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay the place is charming and well maintained and great staff. Can’t wait to be back with my family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff, awesome breakfast! Good location for walking in Old Town Lamu, nice pools
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would come back over and over again! The location is ideal, the building is gorgeous with incredible history. Be sure to enjoy the pool, and consider having a private meal in the back of the hotel. The price of our stay included a large bathroom, spacious sleeping area and lovely balcony. The sun poured in at sunrise, which was a beautiful way to wake up; it wasn't too loud at night. The price also included transfers to/and from the airport, which alone makes the trip much easier to navigate when arriving at the airport and also included breakfast, which was delicious. We had dinner at the restaurant, which was also fantastic. Yuri, the manager was helpful, the staff was courteous and welcoming. Be sure to take a tour with Abu and purchase some of his art. I will be sure to stay here when returning to Lamu. Can not recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Peaceful stay in the heart of Lamu town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alihaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fabulous. The owner went out of his way to assist, answer all questions and gave suggestions of best restaurants to visit. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isoteinm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful hotel but we got food poisoning

A very beautiful hotel but the service is lacking. We got food poisoning from the hotel restaurant which ruined our stay. Concierge was also hard to reach whilst we were sick and there isn’t that attention to care from front desk/concierge. They didn’t really seem to care about our stay given that the food was making us sick. My earrings also went missing in the hotel and the front desk (again) didn’t seem to care and wasn't helpful. The other staff members, however were nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gem of a boutique hotel.

What a gem of a boutique hotel. Quiet &safe. My top floor, seaview room had 2 balconies was very large & had a 4 poster mosquito netted king size bed. I left my balcony doors open at night. Only heard one mosquito. Giant walk in shower with benches in the bathroom, and an on sute masseuse. Staff was so nice. They recommended a wonderful tour guide, Abu Said who was very informative. As a very mature solo woman traveler, I felt very safe in this hotel & recommend it highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

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

Amazing view

One of the best places one can dream to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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