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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
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Living area
Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Kenyatta Road, Lamu, 80500
  • Lamu Fort
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • German Post Office Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shela Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lamu (LAU-Manda)
    ‪23 min walk‬

Room options

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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
  • Beach view
  • 49 sq m
  • 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
  • Ocean view
  • 49 sq m
  • 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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Sea View

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
  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 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
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • 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
  • Ocean view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Lamu

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Lamu awaits you at Lamu House Hotel. Within steps you'll find Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, 2 beach bars and a full-service spa. .A relaxing visit to Lamu House Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. The restaurant, Moonrise Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Lamu Old Town hotel, you'll be 0.4 km (0.2 mi) from German Post Office Museum and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Shela Beach.

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

Beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools and family fun
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 3-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 kids' activities (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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Lamu House Hotel offers 10 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Lamu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.
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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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
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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Lamu House Hotel?

Yep, Lamu House Hotel has a free self car park.

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

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lamu House Hotel on 4 Apr 2025 start from NZ$335.18, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Lamu House Hotel?

The closest beach to Lamu House Hotel is Shela Beach (3.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Lamu House Hotel?

Yep, Lamu House Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like Swedish massages.

Does Lamu House Hotel have a pool?

Take your pick from 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Lamu House Hotel?

Lamu House Hotel features 2 beach bars, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and late-night room service.

What makes Lamu House Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lamu House Hotel.

Is Lamu House Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Lamu House Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Lamu House Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lamu House Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lamu House Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Lamu House Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lamu House Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Chicago area

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantatic property. Two old swahili houses completely remodeled. An oasis within a busy Lamu downtown. Excellent pool and the best restaurant in town. The hotel manager and staff make the stay a joy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Aiman

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was facing the ocean which was pleasing. However, there was a need for Ac in the room as the air from the ocean wind was strong at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

alma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Beautiful
Excellent property. Lacks AC. It really was hot in the room. It was an almost perfect stay. The property is like the pictures great architect and designer, sooo very beautiful!!! Good brrakfast included. Pick and drop off at airport
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Nairobi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lamu House is a beautiful and well maintained facility, right on the waterfront, just a short walk to the pier where the dhows arrive from the airport or leave for Shela. Our room was lovely. We sprang for the ocean view room, with a lovely balcony overlooking the water. The basics are there: hot showers, comfy bed, and with a luxurious feel. Impressive feature I have not seen anywhere else: a large shower with two separate shower heads -- no waiting! There is no A/C but there was almost always a cool breeze coming through the windows, so it was always comfortable in the room (we were there in late Sept). The staff is very friendly and super helpful. When there was a little glitch one day and they had forgotten to make up the room, they brought a complimentary bottle of wine (and then happily exchanged it when we said we were tea drinkers). A friend who visits Lamu frequently told us it's the best hotel in Lamu town, and from what I've seen, I can believe it. We did not use the pool, so can't comment on that, looked fairly clean. They serve a hearty breakfast, pretty basic, but will keep you fueled well into your day. We only took one other meal there, which was kind of disappointing, especially for the price, but plenty of people seem to like it for dinner, and most nights they had a Swahili band playing. I would definitely recommend Lamu House, and we will almost certainly stay there next time we're in Lamu.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019