Peponi Hotel, Shela Village Hot

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4.9 (3)

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About

Peponi is a hotel on the exotic island of Lamu, in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya. Peponi is still run by the Korschen family, who opened the hotel in 1967 and which still retains much of the character and charm that it had then. Small and personal, it is the perfect rest after a safari or a hide away holiday from modern life.

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Accommodation

Peponi has just 24 rooms, which are divided into superior and standard rooms. All rooms at Peponi have ocean views. Superior rooms are differentiated by their location, size and private outside area with swing bed. All rooms have overhead fans, mosquito nets, showers (no baths), fresh flowers, and personal safes.

Peponi’s gardens have been integral part of the hotel and Shela village for over 40 years and boast one of the largest and most varied collections of tropical palms and exotic plants on the Kenyan coast. Swing hammocks under the shade of coconut trees and a fresh water free form swimming pool under two giant Baobab trees offer the perfect places to relax.

Peponi is situated at one end of the spectacular twelve kilometre Shela Beach on the Indian Ocean. Flanked by ancient sand dunes, the beach is one of the few remaining untouched, empty stretches of coastline in Kenya. White sands, excellent swimming and an idyllic setting for a walk at dawn or sunset.

Bar & Restaurant

Peponi’s legendary bar is a favourite watering hole for guests and Shela village inhabitants alike, with “its nexus of entertainment, its fountain of gossip”. Enjoy our famous house cocktail “Old Pal” or enjoy a fresh juice or cold beer on the veranda as the dhows sail by.

The restaurant serves up fresh seafood and sushi or traditional Swahili style cooking. The innovative breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and stunning settings offers some of the best dining in East Africa.

Rates at Peponi Hotel

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	Superior room Full Board	Superior room Bed & Breakfast	Standard room Full Board	Standard room Bed & Breakfast
Double	€395	€275	€335	€215
Single	€270	€210	€235	€175
Extra bed (1-2 years)	€0	€0	€0	€0
Extra bed (3-11 years)	€105	€75	€90	€60
Extra bed (12 & over)	€170	€110	€145	€85

Fine Print for Peponi Hotel

Rates valid from 1st November 2011 until 30th November 2012.

Rates apply per room, not per person. Half Board is not available.

All prices quoted include service charge, VAT, training levy and boat transfer.

All rooms are sea facing with private shower and verandah. The hotel is closed May and June.

Reservations

Please inquire for availability by filling-out the form on the left, call +254 (0)71 3370764 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Upon confirming rates and availability, you will receive an electronic invoice and a deposit can then be made by credit card, paypal, m-pesa or bank transfer to confirm your booking.

On receipt of your deposit, your hosts at Peponi Hotel will send a confirmation and invoice for the balance owing.

Cancellation fees may apply.

Guest Reviews

Average Guest Rating from: 3 user(s)

Overall rating		4.9
Service		5.0 (3)
Location		5.0 (3)
Value		4.7 (3)

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5.0

Reviewed by ami cronqvist

fantastic christmas 2012

Very, very nice owners and staff. We spent a fantastic Christmas at Peponi`s with great food, nice sundownsailings and beatuiful beaches!!! One day snorkling and one day in Lamu town. Thank you from the Cronqvist family!!

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Reviewed by Deeya

A great oasis, very safe and personable

Just back from a 6 night stay at the Peponi in Lamu. It was a great experience. Things feel very safe there, and we did some great snorkelling. The hotel is idyllic. It does not leave you feeling like you are in a garrish, over-touristy hotel, but has all the comforts. It is owned by a family (second generation now running it), and while you have your privacy, it can almost feel like staying in the lavish home of a friend. The staff are exceptional: friendly and capable. The location is the best in the region, with lovely winds, a great beach and close to Shela's amenities. We arrived there with no luggage (Kenyan airways doesn't get such a positive review). The hotel worked all work with their contacts to deal with the missing luggage, and the owner even lent us clothing to get us through. They think through all the possibilities that you may need. The food is outstanding. It was really lovely.

One thing worth noting regarding the recent travel concerns in the region - Shela (and the Peponi) are really well located and the area is well patrolled: by the military, Kenyan police and private security at the hotels, etc. Surprisingly, you don't really notice it (ie you don't feel like you're in some sort of police state), but it also feels very safe.

Stayed December 2011

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4.7

Reviewed by Norendude

Remote yet elegant

We visited this hotel a few years ago on the advice of a travel agent to unwind before our Safari. What an amazing place. You arrive by local motor/sail boat after landing at the air field on the nearby mainland. The hotel is owned and operated by a European couple who have been there for decades are well respected for their local involvement. They even run a sea turtle rescue and beach clean-up operation! The employees are all long timers and local offering wonderful personal service. The amazing part is you walk out of the beachfront compound and you are immediately in a Muslim village with no cars, numerous mosques, fascinating mostly non-tourist shops, and wonderful walking opportunities. The larger town is about 20 minutes by foot or there is a water taxi. This town too is fascinating.

The hotel accommodations are excellent, the food exotic and wonderful and the staff first class. A great retreat before or after a safari!

Stayed January 2011

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