Lamu House
This luxury accommodation caters to both holiday makers and business travellers to Lamu who require a room or rooms to rent; or to a holiday group or family wishing to book out the entire hotel. The house has been restored and adapted for western-style living, and preserves all the charm of traditional Swahili architecture.
All the rooms in Lamu House are different; each room possesses its own character and has a spacious bathroom, a dressing room and a private terrace. The rooms are best described as the sum of privacy.
The town of Lamu, its inhabitants and the sea (dotted with dhows) can be viewed from every terrace. Lamu House is run by a team of dedicated and professional people who look after all the details, even the smallest ones, to make your stay more than just pleasant. An excellent chef provides a variety of gastronomic delights from local Kenyan dishes naturally combined with the best international cuisine.
Umma House (fully booked for 2011)
In the Old Stone town of Lamu, Umma house has been entirely restored. Enter the house through the narrow streets of Lamu. The main door, carved locally, repeats the traditional Swahili designs, and opens to the interior courtyard, with the dining and the swimming pool, looking at the traditional zidakas (niches), and a bar.
A terrace overlooking the swimming pool, perfect for reading, playing, or simply siesta, cooled by ceiling fans. First floor, a twin bedroom, windows opening on the courtyard and the swimming pool, with private dressing and shower bathroom. Next, a double room, self contained, with an enlarged bed. Stairs will take you to a private terrace, looking at the Old Stone town. Second floor, suite bedroom cooled by open traditional arches, double bed, private terrace, looking at the courtyard and the pool, large bathroom facilities.
The carved wooden windows, and the polished walls, makes Umma house airy and cools down the entire house. One of the delights of the house, is the roof top terrace, where you will relax on a traditional Swahili bed, large cushions, looking at the Ocean, the Old Stone Town.
The house has a fully-equipped kitchen, where your house steward will prepare your breakfast. If on a self catering basis, you can hire a Chef, on request, or get your food delivered to the home.
Lamu House Rates (2011)
Book with Lamu.org and receive up to a 10% discount off the lowest advertised rates!
Simply fill-out the form on the left to make your booking.
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| 1-3 nights | 4-5 nights | 6+ nights |
| Single room( B&B) | $265 | $225 | $215 |
| Half Board | $315 | $275 | $265 |
| Full Board | $360 | $320 | $310 |
| Double room (B&B) | $350 | $310 | $300 |
| Half Board | $450 | $410 | $400 |
| Full Board | $540 | $500 | $490 |
| Supplement for Superior suite | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| House (5 rooms)inclusive of dhow | $1,600 | $1,400 | $1,280 |
| fuel to be paid aside |
High Season Supplement: USD 40 /ROOM/ NIGHT (1-31 August & 20th Dec-05 Jan)
Children 3 to 12: USD 40 PER NIGHT IN THE PARENTS' ROOM
Umma House Rates (3 rooms, per night) - UNAVAILABLE IN 2011
Book with Lamu.org and receive a 10% discount off the below rates!
Simply fill-out the form on the left or call +254 (0)713370764 to make your booking.
Low Season: €350 per night, €2,200 per week
High Season: €450 per night, €2,800 per week
Reservations & Fine Print for Lamu House and Umma House
To make a booking and get the lowest rates online please fill-out the form on the left.
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 Lamu House will send you a confirmation and a statement. The balance of the rental is due 21 calendar days before your arrival.
Your house steward will welcome you at the airstrip and transfer you to your house. The above rates are subject to change without notice and are inclusive of the following: - Breakfast - Transfer from / to the airport - WIFI - Complimentary Kikoi - Guided City Tour - Daily Transfer from / to the Beach at scheduled time - Electric batteries backup - Solar hot water system
Cancellation fees may apply.
