Nothing to complain about

Good location, amazing property and views and helpful staff/host. Good suggestions and good value

Stayed in January 2024

The house is extraordinary and beautiful. The "butler" Zion went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable

Stayed in January 2024

The beds are a bit hard and only one bedroom has airconditioning. We were there in the hottest time of the year, so that was unfortunate.

The house is beautiful and has a lot of character as you would hope/expect when staying in Lamu town. Caretaker Zion is wonderful and arranged everything we wanted. Transportation from/to the airport by Abdul was flawless and with a big smile of hospitality.

Stayed in December 2023

Amazing house full of charme and history. We loved the roof top and enjoyed hanging out in the different spaces across the house. The plunge pool was a great plus too and it was easy to spend hours whiling away just reading and taking in the atmosphere. Caretake Zion was very discreet and helpful. The kitchen had all we need. The location is close to a range of restaurants and shops situated in Lamu Old Town. This was a great space for a family of four but can easily accommodate larger groups as it has various bed rooms/sleeping spaces and multiple bathrooms. Makubwa House definitely made our stay in Lamu memorable.

Stayed in October 2023

Everything went well! So we don't really have something to complain about!

Alexandra and Zion were just amazing. You can see the passion of Alexandra about Lamu and about this historical building! It is perfect for a big group, and it's also amazing to work from there. I liked everything of the place, so relaxing and such a relaxed atmosphere!

Stayed in September 2023

The mosquitoes nets have to been remplaced it has huge holes in them so you have to be-careful at night

Great view and amazing house and service from the owner and the house manager who makes great breakfast

Stayed in June 2023

The staff and manager of the house so helpful. Lots of advice and recommendations where to eat. Also easy to find in the maze of Lamu, close to the jetty but far enough for a peaceful stay

Stayed in May 2023

It was super hot during our stay and one of the rooms only had a fan - it would’ve been great to have AC in that room too. The other rooms however did have AC which made it comfortable in those rooms.

The location is very central in Lamu Old Town. Close to the port so easy to get to when arriving from Manda airport and anywhere else you might be traveling in from. The property is open and spacious, very clean and Zion was very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The property is well equipped and each of the 3 rooms a good size. The pool was a nice option to cool off in. Le Dolce Toro is a great nearby coffee shop with outdoor space and Peponi Hotel was a lovely spot for lunch/dinner.

Stayed in April 2023

There needs a bit of improvement in the kitchen. Cleaning-up and tidying-up more carefully could make the place better.

Top balcony was the best. The breeze from the sea and the view was very nice.

Stayed in January 2023

Update of profile with a few current realities would be helpful for planning e.g. airport transfer fee (1500 plus 500 extra for bags, not 1000) or need to bring own bath soap.

Location was conveniently central for exploration of the town, shops and a walk to Shela. The house was interestingly quiet and peaceful despite being in the middle of town.

Stayed in November 2022

There was no microwave to warm food. The swimming pool was too small.

We loved how it was so easily accessible to Lamu Town and even the shops nearby even at 11pm at night we could get from the house. The house was extremely huge we really loved it that we could move around freely. We could literally stay there forever Lamu is indeed so beautiful 😍 We highly recommend Makubwa House 👌

Stayed in July 2022

Nada!

The architecture of the home is authentic Lamu style, which brings you back in to time to a bygone regal era. And Mr. Zion, the caretaker, took care of us like royalty. We had him prepare a veggie traditional dinner, which was definitely fit for a King!

Stayed in May 2022

Nothing

Good view

Stayed in March 2022

We spent New Year‘s eve on Lamu and had a fantastic time at Makubwa. The house is in the centre of the old town, very authentic with a nice rooftop terrace with view. The highlight was the sailing tour watching the dhow race. Many thanks to Zion, Bwana and Abdalla for their great support and hospitality.

Stayed in January 2022

There are some improvements being made to the house (a plus for future travelers!), so a few tools lying around as you enter the house, but no construction noise or disturbances, which was great. The wifi signal is only reliable on the top floor; with the lower 2 floors having limited coverage.

Makubwa House is a big, hearty villa which is very well- run, with an attentive house manager (Mr Zion) and Bwana Dolphin; whose role extends to tour guide and chaperone. The staff offer what felt like a One-Stop shop where they were able to organise whatever I was looking for including cooked meals (according to my preferences), bottled water delivered to the house, recommendations for activities around the city and organizing trips, airport transfers, etc. The day beds scattered around the house are amazing for lazy mornings after breakfast or hanging out after a long day. The pool adds a great touch; the perfect way to wind down after a day of exploring. I enjoyed how accessible the house was when arriving in Lamu; so daily commuting was a breeze.

Stayed in December 2021

Nothing

Great place! Beautiful house, just look at the pictures on booking.com. It really is like that. Mister Zion who takes care of the place is a very good host, very pole pole. We all got very relaxed in the house, could have stayed there for weeks.

Stayed in August 2021

This house is gorgeous and in a great location in Lamu Town. We felt very safe and the staff were great in helping us organise transport by boat, trips out and even restaurants to eat. Highly recommend staying here for an authentic experience in Lamu!

Stayed in July 2021

An amazing house, especially for groups, plenty of space, but if you are a solo traveller like me you won't regretted, felt safe and free. The decoration, design simply outstanding! A special thank to Zion ( good conversation) and Bwana ( helped me with tour, dhown trip ), everything went perfectly good.

Stayed in July 2021

Standard of cleanliness was low.

Unique historic traditional storey building with antique furniture

Stayed in July 2021

There was no hot water heater, so it was bit cold for the shower during the rainy season here.

The house is in the heart of Lamu town, so very convenient to go anywhere, also close the the sea front, about 20min by boat to Shela. The rooftop room was amazing, where you can have the sea view at daytime and starry night. And there was an air-con equipped. Zion as the housekeeper were helpful and thoughtful

Stayed in May 2021

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Stayed in June 2023

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Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in September 2022