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Lamu House Hotel

4.0 star property
Relax on the white sand beach with poolside cocktails. Soak up some fun under the sun with water sports like windsurfing.

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Located in the heart of Lamu Old Town, Lamu House Hotel offers a sun-kissed retreat with 2 beach bars and a white sand beach. Enjoy surfing and windsurfing activities, then unwind at Moonrise Restaurant or indulge in a Swedish massage at Lamu House Spa.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Ocean View

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  • Ocean view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Pool View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Pool View

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Lamu Old Town, a neighborhood in Lamu, Lamu House Hotel is in the suburbs and near the beach. Lamu Museum and German Post Office Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lamu Fort and Takwa Ruins. With snorkeling and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Lamu travel guide
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Kenyatta Road, Lamu, 80500

What's nearby

  • Lamu Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lamu Fort
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • German Post Office Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Restaurants

  • Seasuq
  • Bahari
  • Karkadeh Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant
    5 min walk
  • Breakfast Da Majlis Resort

About this property

Lamu House Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Lamu Old Town
At Lamu House Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and 2 beach bars. With a beach shuttle, fishing, and surfing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a hot stone massage at Lamu House Spa, the onsite 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 like boat tours, sailing, and windsurfing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 3 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

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

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 elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not 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

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

  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.

Is Lamu House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lamu House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 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 Old Mosque are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Lamu House Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garold

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly personal. Spent twelve nights there and had a wonderful time!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claire

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rebekah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Most guests have to pay to go to another hotel to sit by the pool as only room for around 6 at peponi pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Sumra

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nazeem

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

10/10 Excellent

Genuine

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lynda

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicky

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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