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Lamu Island Hotel

Lamu Palace, Kenya Coast

Lamu Hotels, Lamu Island Beach Resorts

Lamu Island

Founded in the 7th century, Lamu still reflects the typical picture of the old Arabic dhow ports. Not only the Swahili-culture has its roots in Lamu but hand finished, richly carved furniture and doors. Old 18th century stone houses, women dressed in the traditional bui-bui, donkey caravans, fisherman in their dhows with huge triangular sails giving the atmosphere of the busy days of the past. The narrow streets do not allow any other traffic other than the almost 4,000 donkeys which are taking the place of cars, lorries and taxis. Perhaps, once or twice a day, one will encounter the islands only car driving along the seashore. Lamu is the starting point for the famous Island-Hopping, trips with dhows and boats to Pate Island or Manda Island with its enormous white, sandy beach and the ancient town ruins of Takwa.

Kipungani Bay:
The hotel is private and extremely low-keyed. The cottages, "grass villas", are well spaced to give privacy. The floors and the walls are made from local palm leaf mats and the roofs are thatched. Roomshave no doors or windows which enables one enjoy the breeze from the bedside, a ceiling fan to keep cool at night. The rooms are also fitted with mosquito nets. A swimming pool is available. The place is rustic and natural, ideal for letting the breeze and view be part you.


Island Hotel:
Situated in the centre of Shela Village, The Island Hotel is only four minutes walk from the fabulous Shela Beach. Decorated in traditional Swahili style, the hotel offers 15 rooms with private bathrooms, including three family rooms and a Penthouse. All rooms have fans and mosquito nets.


Peponi Hotel:
Peponi is situated on Lamu Island’s Shela Beach. The beach starts after a five minute walk from Shela village and it is a reason why people return to Lamu again and again - seven miles of golden sands that are never crowded, with a sea which is clean and ideal for swimming, surfing, diving, windsurfing, skiing, fishing or boating.



Lamu Palace
The hotel, respendent in its traditional Arab architecture is overlooking the romantic Lamu Port and Manda Beach, along the shorefront cum harbor, this quaint hotel is situated at the pulse of the town. Perhaps the widest paved walkway stretches alongside the hotel's attractive entrance and verandah, and makes a perfect spot to stop for a refreshing drink or a cup of coffee even if you are not staying at the hotel and while you watch the island's daily 'activities' unfold before you. Don't be surprised if a friendly vendor stops to offer you some fresh mangoes from baskets piled high on the back of his donkey, or a friendly bunch of children en-route from school call out a cheerful greeting - here emphasis is on friendliness rather than hindrance.


Peponi Hotel

Kipungani Explorer, Kenya Coast
 
 
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