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This restored, 200 years old building is located at Lamu Town seafront. The hotel consists of two adjacent buildings.

You can rent either a complete house or individual rooms as in a hotel. Each house accommodates 10 to 12 persons in five separate bedrooms, and also has a living room opening to a plunge pool and a courtyart, a rooftop terrace overlooking Old Stone Town and the sea, and a kitchen.

Each room is different furnitured and has its own atmosphere, all spacious and comfortable, with luxury ensuite bathrooms, dressing area and a private verandah.

Guests can enjoy international and swahili cuisine cooked by the chefs to your wishes. Alcoholic beverages are available at Lamu House with a selection of wines, spirits and beers on offer to both hotel and house guests.

The Lamu House experience is unique in offering clients access to two private dhows. These traditional boats have been restored in detail, authenticity and your comfort and provide a wonderful way to explore Lamu Island archipelago in style and comfort. They are crewed by experienced Swahili sailors and whether a sundown sail, a day trip or a longer excursion is booked you will be offered delicious food, ample refreshments and a wonderful experience. The dhows have snorkelling gear on board, and the Lamu House team will help you organise trips to explore the islands.