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Lamu House Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools and family fun

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Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Superior Twin Room, Sea View
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is €177
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, Balcony, Beach View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 49 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 49 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 49 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Kenyatta Road, Lamu, 80500

What's nearby

  • Lamu Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lamu Fort - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • German Post Office Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shela Beach - 2 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Manda Beach - 7 min drive - 1.2 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

Family-friendly hotel located in Lamu Old Town
At Lamu House Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and 2 beach bars. With a white sand beach, a beach shuttle and windsurfing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage at Lamu House Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Moonrise Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities such as surfing/body boarding. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a swim-up bar and a poolside bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with sunloungers and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, coworking spaces and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Italian, Swahili

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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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • 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
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (up to 18 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 20 (up to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 17 (up to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 16 (up to 18 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 35
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 19 (up to 18 years old)
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lamu House Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lamu House Hotel?

As of 2 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lamu House Hotel on 4 Apr 2025 start from €176.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lamu House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lamu House Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lamu House Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lamu House Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Lamu House Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Lamu House Hotel located?

This family-friendly Lamu hotel is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Lamu Museum, German Post Office Museum and Lamu Fort. Shela Beach and Manda Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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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

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

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

4/10 Poor

Willis

Liked: 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

Eric

Family-friendly and amazing staff ! We felt at home every day during our 2-weeks stay.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Staff were lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Very nice and friendly personal. Spent twelve nights there and had a wonderful time!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sumra

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

2/10 Terrible

Lynda

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

10/10 Excellent

Genuine

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

Camilla

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

10/10 Excellent

vicky

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

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Dena

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

claire

Beautiful Stay in Lamu Old Town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Ali

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Séjour agreable
6 jours au Lamu house agreables. Chambre supérieure avec balcon donnant sur le front de mer qui est incontestablement un plus. Chambre un peu petite mais ce n'est pas rédhibitoire. Grande moustiquaire mais un petit bemol, le plafond de la moustiquaire en coton annule l'effet du ventilateur. Grande douche, linge de toilette confortable, suffisamment d'espace pour installer les produits de toilette. Entrée un peu sombre. Neanmoins jolie deco, personnel souriant. Bon restaurant mais il faut etre patient. Bon établissement.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Fantastic! I would go back again any other time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

An amazing stay, as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Wonderful hotel, attentive staff, amazing pool. A great stay, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hassan, Mombasa

Nice place, at the waterfront and close to most cultural and heritage sites.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maura

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