Ratings based on 50 Verified Reviews
4.7 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
4.3 Room comfort
4.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Great stay!
Posted 29 Feb 2024 on HotelsHad a wonderful stay, staff were very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. One thing to bear in mind is that this location is in the town centre and not near Shella beach - it's either a 40 mins walk or a 15 minute boat ride. There is also no aircon on the island so it's just fans.
by A verified traveler
Very friendly, charming hotel
Posted 16 Feb 2024 on HotelsThis is a lovely hotel if one accepts the lack of a/c. During the day, with shutters and doors open to the sea breeze, it is quite comfortable, but I found it oppressively hot to sleep.
The manager, Esther, is simply terrific, and everyone is extremely friendly. My room was lovely, with a private courtyard leading to the small swimming pool. There is a good restaurant and a good b'fast.
You need to decide whether to stay in Lamu Town (where this hotel is) or Shela. The latter is a bit more Westernized. There are no cars on the island, so you go up and down the coast via water taxi, for which you wade into the water up to your ankles. Bring sandals you are willing to get wet.
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Feb 2024 by Esther , Hotel Management
Dena thank you so much for giving us the chance to have you though on a short stay but in the it was amazing to get to know each other.We appreciate your review and look forward to making more memories in future.
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Feb 2024 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Feb 2024 by Esther , Hotel Management
Thank you Jonathan and Family for giving us a chance to host you... looking forward to many more visits in in future
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Jun 2023
This property was amazing. It was a unique and quiet oasis in the middle of Lamu Town. The distance to the beach was a bit far, but this was a minor problem as there area number of Bodas and Taxi boats nearby to help you get to the beach. The property allows you to give a sense of what Lamu is truly like while still being quiet enough to be able to rest and relax. There are also a number of quiet pools on the property where you can enjoy nearly private relaxation. Some rooms also have private cabanas and balconies, which I enjoyed. Overall, this was a great place to stay at a very reasonable price point. The staff was even more amazing and helped me feel comfortable. Food at the moonrise restaurant was also really nice. I highly recommend this place to experience Lamu town.
Comment from Hotel Management
21 Jun 2023 by Esther,, Hotel Management
Hey Andrew having you you was just easy and fun to deal with.We are Happy to have met your expectations and looking forward to having you again in the near future.
by A verified traveler from Geneva
Posted 27 Mar 2023
Staff were lovely.
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 Feb 2023
I highly recommend staying at the hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room and the hotel itself is very beautiful. The location is also really good as it is right on the waterfront.
Comment from Hotel Management
13 Feb 2023 by Esther , Hotel Management
Hi Sumra,Thank you for your positive review we appreciate it very much.we are glad we did meet your expectations.Welcome again
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Jan 2023
Family-friendly and amazing staff ! We felt at home every day during our 2-weeks stay.
Comment from Hotel Management
13 Feb 2023 by Esther , Hotel Management
Dear Eric,Thank you so much for your positive review on our property we appreciate it very much.Looking forward to seeing you guys again
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Jan 2023
The Staff, the architecture of the place, the view from the rooms into the channel, all these and more ensured I was able to completely unwind
Comment from Hotel Management
13 Feb 2023 by Esther , Hotel Management
Dear Genuine,It's was an honor having a chance to host you and your friends,we are glad we met your expectations and looking forward to your next visit
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Oct 2022
A haven of tranquility in noisy, dirty Lamu (which I love by the way). The Moonlight restaurant is a fine place to sit and have a quiet drink or meal under the shady flame tree; the pool a welcome place to cool off after the heat of the day. All very attractive in the old courtyard. The rooms a simple, but clean, furnished in traditional Swahili style. The staff, especially Esther on front desk, extremely helpful, arranging expeditions, finding old friends etc. Strongly recommend if you are staying in Lamu town.
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Oct 2022 by Esther , Hotel Management
Thanks Vicky ,I was more than happy to help ..We appreciate your review for other travellers and look forward to having you again soon.Thanks for choosing us once again
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 Feb 2022 on Hotels
Fantastic! I would go back again any other time
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Feb 2022 by Esther, Hotel Management
Dear Francis,
Thanks for your time and positive review.
We are happy to have met your expectations and looking forward to more and better in future
