Samaki House

Next To Lamu House Hotel , LamuTown, Lamu, 80500 Lamu, Kenya – Great location - show map

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7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
117 reviews

Moses is wonderful and looked after us well. Very welcoming. Food was great. We had a lovely little balcony to our own.

Em United Kingdom
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Samaki House

Providing garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Samaki House provides accommodation well located in Lamu, within a short distance of 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. Units are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain units at the guest house also offer a terrace. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Riyadha Mosque is less than 1 km from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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

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Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
5.8
Low score for Lamu
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Em
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Moses is wonderful and looked after us well. Very welcoming. Food was great. We had a lovely little balcony to our own.”
  • Anne-marie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “A beautifull house with super friendly staff. Large, clean bedroom with fan.”
  • Kate
    South Africa South Africa
    “It is a truly beautiful swahili building, with wonderful staff. Lamu is an exceptional cultural experience, and the house is right in the centre of it. The rooftop is a wonderful place to relax, with views of the town, and a good respite from the...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Brian

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Brian
Fully restored 300 year old Arab Traders Mansion, overlooking the waterfront in Lamu Town. Breakfast is served in the shaded Courtyard Garden. The property has several roof terraces, with a large top floor terrace perfect for sun-downers. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, Four poster beds,Mosquito nets and paddle fans . The house is furnished with artworks and antiques and is great for enjoying the laid back pace of Lamu. Our friendly House staff are there to meet you at the jetty in Lamutown on arrival, and during your stay, just ask and they will do what they can to assist. There is a homemade guide book at the property to enrich your stay add to your enjoyment and local knowledge.
I am a British Architect who was based in Nairobi and loves travel. I've worked on a variety of cultural, hospitality, social and commercial projects throughout Europe and Africa. I'm keen on art, literature, watersports, and the house is my home when I'm in Kenya... which regretably isn't often enough. When you make your reservation you will be dealing with me directly, and I'm happy to answer any of your queries both pre-during your stay.
Samaki House is a great location to experience and observe the Historic centre, whilst enjoy rooftop views and a 180 degree view of the water front. In close proximity are the Museums, Fort, Market places, and Historic Mosques. Lamu House Hotel is adjacent to us, and there is a good selection of restaurants along the waterfront and in town.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Samaki House

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Samaki House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Samaki House

  • Samaki House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at Samaki House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Samaki House is 650 yards from the centre of Lamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Samaki House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Samaki House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family