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Reviews of Lalasalama B&B

Watamu Beach Road, 80202 Watamu, Kenya

#14 of 28 hotels in Watamu

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 35 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    It was a lovely place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room we were allocated was not well ventilated.

    The breakfast was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice cozy hotel centrally located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    unfortunately during my whole stay there was no grid power, so the generator had to be switched on and off. Which meant that at midnight the power was switched off, leaving me sweating and hot at night. Something for the management to think about, as I understand they cant leave the genset running the whole night, but at the same time the rooms dont have natural ventilation so a fan is mandatory.

    Nice cozy hotel, clean and friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don’t accept card payment

    Big space for working and rest outside the room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rooms are hot even there is a fan in ceiling.

    Good service, good breakfast, kind staff, good value

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms are very close to each other and you might hear conversations from next door rooms or the way to the reception. My mattress was a bit worn out, but I might come again, as these are minor issues.

    Friendly staff, central location, value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was stuffy, due to having only one window. Air-condition would be a nice upgrade.

    Very nice and sufficient breakfast with fresh juices every morning. And the staff was very helpful and pleasant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Security concers with open terrace to rooms during the night. The room was hot. I was told that they will install AC units. To have an arrangement with a nearby hotel to use their swimming pool, even at a rate. That will help.

    The ambience, cleanliness, and location. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice and clean. Thank you

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    7.0
    Daniel, the boss, is friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot in the rooms. There was no air only ceiling fans. It is no enought

    Breakfast was good but only would be necessary conditioning air for the African hot.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the price of 30 € you expect an aircondition not online a fan.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The room was hot, the fan was not enough to cool it down. The staff told me that there are plans to add air-conditioning to rooms - The water pressure in the shower was not great.

    + Friendly & helpful staff + Strong wifi + Great location near the beach and the shops + Good size room & comfortable bed. The room also had a mosquito net but it was not needed during our stay + Delicious breakfast; coffee/tea, omelettes, selection of fruit, juice, bread etc served between 8am -10am Our room did not include breakfast but it cost only 500 Kes p/p + Fridge in the room + Check out is normally 10am but we were allowed to keep the room until 1pm.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    7.0
    A cozy room by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Encountered bugs and critters due to incomplete window screens. Lack of AC made the room uncomfortably warm. While the staff was helpful, a warmer demeanor would have been appreciated.

    The location was superb, just a minute's walk from the beach. The room exuded coziness and boasted beautiful furniture. The bathroom was decently appointed with an appealing setup. Additionally, breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Great and superb value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Nothing really.

    It was the same every day, but delicious fruit, fresh juice and then egg, omelette or scrambled, plus coffee. The staff could not have been more helpful. All in all, very good value.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot, not the fault of the hotel thought.

    Nice premises with a good furniture, all you need for cooking in place (in the apartments). Breakfast is decent and the stuff polite and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable stay. I intend to be back next year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 27 nights

    Other guests smoking in the eating area.

    Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was great. Location was good - for beaches, shops, bank, restaurants, etc; and for me because I could walk to Happy House children's home where I am a Trustee. Laundry service is also very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    We recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was too hot for the first two days. I advise for the next time when you know that somebody comes, to switch on the ventilator to put more fresh air.

    The best breakfast we have ever had in Africa. Amazing decoration and very helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    2 minutes from the ocean and no need to think about breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly the only thing missing is an AC, but they are working on it.

    The staff is very welcoming and the breakfast is nice. The welcome drink was very nice! They helped us to get a tuktuk for a fair price, so they were very helpful as well.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Self-catering with basic needs (fridge, gas cooker, shower,fans). Location is near the beach walking 10 minutes

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    Quiet and relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tv inside the apartments.

    Short distance to the beach. The staff was very helpful. The environment is quiet and clean. There's reliable internet.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Cute and friendly guesthouse
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The electricity is on and off, I understand this is because of rain and also I guess it's like this in watamu. The window in my room is an inside window, but I had a lovely private space just outside my room. It is very good value for money.

    It's very clean and pretty. Fresh flowers, nice plants and a very good service. The staff is great. Location is good, a short walk to 2 different beaches and plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Watamu.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I highly recommend Lala Salama B&B to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Watamu. It is a great value for the price, 2-minute walk to the public beach and the staff are friendly and helpful. If you love rustic furniture then this is the perfect place to stay!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    The place I was looking for in Watamu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was a bit dark with just a little light coming from the windows opening onto a closed area

    Lalasalama b&b creates the atmosphere to feel safe and relaxed after coming back from a long Safari. Located in the hearth of Watamu, everything around is so authentic. The best staff you could ever ask for: they welcome you, give you advise, open up with fragments of their society and culture.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very hot, even though there was a ceiling a fan, you couldn't feel any benefit from it even on full speed

    The staff were very friendly and helpful, good breakfast and only 5 minutes from the beach with lots of shops and restaurants nearby

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The serenity of this place is very nice

    The cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    HOT! But with a shower and fan it was fine and it was the same everywhere, even in the ocean :) Double check you have two massages if you're two people before booking it 😇

    Comfy rooms, decent WiFi, lovely breakfast. Steven and the staff were super sweet and I felt very safe and comfortable. Good value for money with good restaurants and a beach nearby.

    Stayed in March 2024

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