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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 21 Lamu Island B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
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Antwerp
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Anyone who feels inspired by the generosity, simplicity and warmth of Africa can only but LOVE Lamu House. Lamu House offers unpretentious luxury, while radiating the African values and Africa’s authenticity. No need to worry about security at all. We have traveled to many third world countries and felt particularly safe in Lamu. Heaven on Earth!

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Antwerp, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Lamu House Hotel is the most stylish and elegant hotel in Lamu. Not too big, but with spacious rooms that each have their own personal terrace. Each corner of the hotel is beautifully decorated; gorgeous furniture, artwork on the walls, cosy lounges filled with pillows... Lamu House is an oasis of luxury in the middle of Lamu town. Being close... More

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Schoten, Belgium
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

If lamu is one of Kenya's crown pearls, then The Lamu House is defenitely the jewel on that crown! Even those who belong to the real globetrotters like myself, spoiled by more dan the average accomodation, will come to the conclusion that The Lamu House is one of those places that inspire. Its location, its architecture, its food and its... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

We just returned from 7 days relaxation in this true paradise. We already stayed at Lamu House last year. Normally I never go back twice to the same country, as I still want to discover many other destinations. However Lamu is so authentic and this hotel the perfection, so we made an exception and we did not regret it! The... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

After 17 magnificent days touring through Tanzania & Kenya we needed to relax. Lamu House was absolutely perfect. The rooms were fantastic and lots of thought was put into making our stay perfect. Arriving with a bag full of dirty clothes it was luxury to wear the complementary local wrap that was waiting on our beds. Hosts Frank & Marianne... More

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Ghent, Belgium
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

We stayed at Lamu House for a week in January 2012. It is the most charming getaway from the stress of the Western world. Lamu House is a beautiful boutique hotel with a very relaxed atmosphere. The owners Frank and Marianne are the most fantastic hosts. They will arrange anything you desire. A boat trip, waterskiing, sailing, deep-see fishing, excursions... More

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We visited Lamu House Hotel recomended by some friends; we never went to Africa before and we had some doubts traveling based on the recent events in Lamu but in general on the African continent. Arriving in Lamu, being picked up from the airport till the moment we where dropped of at the airport has been an unbelievable experience. We... More

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New York, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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After a breath-taking, life changing safari on the Masai Mara, we didn't know if we could be impressed again. And we touched down on the "airstrip" (really just a bit of dirt) in Lamu, things didn't look so great. The travel agent had messed up our reservations and the hotel was not there to meet us. We were a bit... More

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Northern California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
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Lamu has an ambience, air and feeling unlike anything else I experienced in Kenya. It's both multicultural and uniquely African. The town itself is safe, easy to navigate on foot, and a constant cultural delight. Lamu House is ideally situated on the waterfront, in a restored historical structure evidencing Indian, African, Arab, and Portugese influences. Frank and Marianne are delightful... More

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Zottegem
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
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Lamu House is a haven of tranquility in a very quiet charming town. Centrally located on one of the nicest parts of the seafront 'avenue'. The very good restaurant on the shaded terrace, (slightly higher than street level so that you have privacy), has good views of the activity in the harbour. The decoration of the entire house is as... More

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Kenyatta Avenue | Seafront, Lamu Island 80500, Kenya
Price range (per night):* S$230 - 358

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