Lamu, 80500 Lamu, Kenya
#21 of 23 hotels in Lamu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 29 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.3
Location
8.8
Facilities
6.9
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.4
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Philis
KenyaValue for money
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Kamuhanga
NamibiaThe facilities were average and the rooms had no air conditioning. But this applies to all the places in Lamu and is not unique to this location. The breakfast was also very average
Great location and walking distance from the beach. The staff were exceptional and made us feel at home, going beyond what was required to make us feel at home
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Tammy
United StatesNot great if you cant do stairs
Great location to beach, staff very helpful. Top roof w great views.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Nicola
United KingdomIt could be glorious with more management. The room we apparently booked had no hot water as there was an issue with the tank. This didn’t seem to be a big deal with the staff, which should be surprising. With some more thought and attention to detail this could be a super super spot. Small things were missing….bathmat rather than cheap flip flops, water and water glasses in the room, pristine linen etc plus the other guests had strewn laundry everywhere and their kids made a lot of noise first thing in the morning.
It’s a lovely building in a fabulous location in Sheila with friendly staff. With a little more attention to detail, it could be magical.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Peter
United StatesThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Isabelle
KenyaThe breakfast table not super clean
The location the view and the wind cooling heath
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2023
N
South AfricaThe room was not cleaned well and the facilities have worn out. Wifi also didn't work for 2 days. Management should consider refurbishing it as this would really let the property shine. Payment terms should be specified upfront as they wanted cash since the card machine wasn't working - the only atm is in Lamu old town
The location was great as it was near the beach and had beautiful views. I also like the balcony areas outside the rooms
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Pablo
TurkeyNo accept payment by card. For this price I will expect that. And was communicated at the end. The bed was very noise when moving a bit. The pillows were 2 per person and big but they were too hard. Uncorfortable for the neck
Location was ok. Close to the main area of Shela and there is a nice view from the resting area. Breakfast was ok also, not buffete and sometimes there were missing things (like toasts) but is ok if u talk with them. Overall I think is good for the price and the type of hotel.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Erina
SwitzerlandThe staff arranged many things for me, sunset cruise, airport pickup etc
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 7 January 2022
Thibault
FranceGuest house getting older, no hot water and very weak wifi
Great location and nice staff
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2021
Lekuraru
KenyaService with a smile
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Moses
KenyaThe breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 December 2022
Rene
Germanypayment via card is not possible (only mpesa or cash). the room itself does not have a balcony, as advertised on booking.com - instead you have access to shared balconies (which to be fair, are really nice with an amazing view).
The staff was very friendly, picked me up from the pier and served me a welcome drink. It's also possible for them to organize a boat that picks you up from the airport(1500 KSH cash only). The payment for the room isn't possible via card (only cash and mpesa) but they were super relaxed about it and i only paid on checkout, once i've gone to the ATM.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 13 December 2022
Julie
Belgium1. Sheets and pillows with questionable stains 2. Lamp was broken 3. The fan was not on top of the bed, thus, no air circulation (problematic when it's >30°C at night) 4. Toilet didn't have a lid 5. Make sure to have cash with you as they don't let you pay with card! The boat from and to the airport is also yours to pay (unlike other hotels in Shela)
The location was good (Shela). Very nice staff Breakfast OK though very basic.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Praxydes
Kenyaimprove on cleanliness, fix the shower
Staff very kind and helpful
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 19 January 2022
Dechen
BhutanFriendly staff. Good location
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Giovanni
KenyaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Grace
KenyaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2022
Marc
SomaliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Stella
KenyaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 9 January 2022
Raphaël
FranceThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 26 December 2021
Norman
KenyaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 22 December 2021
Doris
KenyaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Rotich
KenyaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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