Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property provides free shuttle service, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at LAMU HOUSE also have a city view. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options. At LAMU HOUSE guests are welcome to use an indoor swimming pool. Staff speak English, Italian and Swahili at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort and Gallery Baraka.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, American


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maureen
    Canada Canada
    The hotel was great, hanging out by the pool was wonderful. Reminded me of the Road hotels in Morocco with the pool in the centre open with plants around. The meals were all very tasty and portion sizes just right. The view from our balcony...
  • Val
    United States of America United States of America
    The pictures don't do it justice. It's absolutely beautiful
  • Hazel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The decor and design, the hotel was stunning with beautiful decor all over. It had a beautiful courtyard that our room overlooked. Perfect location in rhetorical heart of lamu with a stunning view of the water. The staff were all so kind and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • Italian • Seafood
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of LAMU HOUSE
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Private pool
  • Balcony
Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash LAMU HOUSE accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about LAMU HOUSE

  • Room options at LAMU HOUSE include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Double

  • LAMU HOUSE offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Water park
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at LAMU HOUSE is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at LAMU HOUSE may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • LAMU HOUSE has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • LAMU HOUSE is 1,800 feet from the center of Lamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.