Lamu House – Boutique Hotel in Lamu

Lamu House is a boutique hotel on the seafront of Lamu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest Swahili settlements on the East African coast. It is made up of restored Swahili townhouses with carved doors, wooden balconies and quiet courtyards facing the dhow-filled channel.

Rooms and suites include courtyard suites with pool views, seafront heritage rooms with private balconies, heritage rooms with terraces and ocean view suites, plus a garden option with a plunge pool. The hotel has three swimming pools, an outdoor spa using natural oils and traditional Swahili treatments, and complimentary WiFi throughout. Moonrise Restaurant by the sea serves Swahili and Western dishes, and breakfast is included.

The hotel is on Kenyatta Road, a short walk from Lamu's narrow streets, museums and markets, and staff can arrange dhow trips and excursions.

Rooms and bookings are on the Lamu House website.