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Lamu House Hotel

3.5 of 5
Kenyatta Avenue | Seafront, Lamu Island 80500, Kenya
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Lamu House Hotel
Ranked #1 of 22 Lamu Island B&B and Inns
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Nairobi
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Had dinner at the Lamu House on the waterfront. excellent food, nice environment, helpful staff. The only draw back was they didn't bring my coffee with my dessert, but that was minor. other than that, a perfect evening.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

I wanted to stay here because of the mix of staying in town while having the option to go to the beach. I was really impressed with so many things about this place - the decor, the cleanliness, the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners and staff, the security, the efficiency of the transportation, the food.... everything! My friend and... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I've stayed at Lamu House and eaten at their restaurant - it is a fabulous hotel in the old Swahili style. Even when I stayed there during the rainy season, and their restaurant was closed, I had a great experience. All the details are right, the staff are great, and they helped me find a very yummy place to eat... More

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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

perfect location, super friendly hosts, beautifull rooms, stylish swimmingpool, delicious restaurant (Moonrise), etc This hotel is the perfect place to chill out. Besides a comfortable night, this hotel offers also lovely diving, beach, snorkling and sailing trips I will come back very soon

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antwerpen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

we stayed at lamu house the second time last january.Our first visit was end 2009 when frank and marianne owned the hotel their first year.We had a great time , otherwise we wouldn't return but now it was even more awesome.They were more relaxed , they had opened their wonderful beach club at nearby manda island where you can relax... More

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Callaway, Minnesota
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

I didn't stay at the Lamu House Hotel, but ate many meals in their wonderful restaurant. The setting was great as you could overlook the harbor and the sky was open to watch the the moon and stars and it was most comfortable. The wait staff was most attentive and friendly the food was very nice. The lobster especially was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

We spent 2 weeks at the Lamu House Hotel and enjoyed every single minute. From the moment we arrived until the very sad moment of our departure, we enjoyed the stylish and tastful beauty of the hotel-decoration (an authentic Lamu house, renovated with taste and respect for the local architecture), the lovely, airy, spotless and comfortable room and its terrasse,... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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16 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

Lovely hotel on the waterfront in Lamu Town where you can just sit and watch the world go by. Surrounded by interesting architecture and a mix of cultures, with donkeys wandering freely along the paths, you really do feel you are in a very different world The owners are very friendly and helpful - they made us feel very welcome.... More

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porto
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

we had a most incredible stay !!!! We were made to feel absolutely welcome from the moment we arrived. Everything was perfect, the room were clean,the food was good, We loved this hotel and would recommend it to anyone

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Melbourne, Australia
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13 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

We flew in, we were met at the airport and taken by ow to just outside the hotel. Hotel immaculate with an old fashioned Swahili architecture. We stayed up in the top floor in an amazing suit, Lamu beds for sleeping in,public area with Lamu beds to loaf in under the mcuti roof in the breeze. Nighttime swims in the... More

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Additional Information about Lamu House Hotel

Address: Kenyatta Avenue | Seafront, Lamu Island 80500, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Coast Province > Lamu Island
Amenities:
Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 22 B&Bs / Inns in Lamu Island
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Boutique hotel made of 2 Swahili houses adjoin, with 10 superior rooms, plunge pool. Luxury accommodation, in the Old Stone Town of Lamu, located on the seafront. Restaurant & coffee shop. Traditional dhows for comfortable excursions. ... more   less 

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