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A wooden balcony with a thatched roof overlooking a calm sea. There are two wicker chairs with cushions.
A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, a view of the sea, and a balcony with shutters.
A balcony with three arches, a wooden chair, and a table.
A hallway with a wooden table, a lamp, and a decorative star on the ceiling.

1. Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel
Lamu Old Town
Norway
Ole Jakob
NZ$312
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Lamu House Hotel
A room with two arched windows overlooking a body of water, a table with chairs, and a bottle of champagne.
A view through an arched window of a body of water with several boats.
A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.
A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a balcony.

2. Kijani Hotel

Kijani Hotel
Lamu
United States
Gustavo
NZ$481
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Kijani Hotel
An outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, wooden furniture, and a view of surrounding buildings.
A narrow hallway with a wooden chair, a bed with a canopy, and a desk with a candle.
A two-story building with a pool, surrounded by greenery and a thatched-roof structure.
A pathway leading to a building with stone pillars and lush greenery.

3. Jannat House Lamu

Jannat House Lamu
Lamu Old Town
NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Jannat House Lamu
A multi-level interior with a central staircase, stone walls, and arched windows.
A multi-level interior with white staircases and walls, wooden door, and a small garden area.
A room with a bed, a bench, and a patterned rug.
An open-air pavilion with a thatched roof, wooden furniture, and a railing along the perimeter.

4. Kitendetini Bahari Hotel Lamu

Kitendetini Bahari Hotel Lamu
Lamu Old Town
NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Kitendetini Bahari Hotel Lamu
A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a woven bench and a white cushion, surrounded by palm trees.
A room with a thatched roof, a window with a view, a ladder, and a table with chairs.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a small table with chairs, and a window with a view of the outside.
A dining area with wicker chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a view of palm trees.

5. Jambo House lamu

Jambo House lamu
Lamu Old Town
NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Jambo House lamu
A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a sofa, overlooking a body of water.
A room with a sofa bed, a decorative wall piece, and a small shelf with a vase.
A bed with a headboard, pillows, and a canopy.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a wooden cabinet against the wall.

6. Stopover Guest House Lamu Town

Stopover Guest House Lamu Town
Lamu Old Town
NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Stopover Guest House Lamu Town
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A covered outdoor seating area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a thatched roof.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A covered outdoor dining area with a round table and wooden chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

7. Jannataan Hotel

Jannataan Hotel
Lamu Old Town
Australia
ROLAND
NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Jannataan Hotel
A multi-story building with arched balconies and a palm tree in the foreground.
A building with multiple arched windows and a white facade.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A staircase with beige steps leading upwards, flanked by white walls and a window on the left.

8. Jamala Guesthouse Lamu

Jamala Guesthouse Lamu
Lamu Old Town
NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Jamala Guesthouse Lamu
A room with a thatched roof, a view of the sea, a sofa with cushions, and a table with a glass of drink and flowers.
A coastal view with a clear sky, a body of water, and buildings with a white facade and dark roofs.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a green cushioned bench, and a view of the outside.
A room with a thatched roof, a view of the sea, and a seating area with cushions.

9. Morocco House

Morocco House
Lamu
NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Morocco House
A wooden balcony with a view of a calm body of water and distant shoreline.
A multi-story building with balconies and large windows, situated by a body of water.
A view through a metal gate with a curved arch, overlooking a body of water with boats and greenery in the background.
A traditional room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a television.

10. Beytul Habaib Lamu

Beytul Habaib Lamu
Lamu
NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Beytul Habaib Lamu
A balcony with a view of boats on the water.
A building with a sign for Lamu Archipelago Villa Hotel and National Bank.
A small, dimly lit room with a wooden dresser against a wall, a mirror, and a bottle of water on the dresser.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

11. Lamu Archipelago Villa Hotel

Lamu Archipelago Villa Hotel
Lamu Old Town
NZ$83
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Lamu Archipelago Villa Hotel
An ornate wooden door with a sign above reading "SUNSAIL HOTEL."
A hallway with patterned floor tiles, white walls, and a sign reading "Brighton".
A room with a wooden table, a chair, a green trash bin, and a door leading to another room.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SUNSAIL HOTEL". There are outdoor tables and chairs, and a tree in the foreground.

12. Lamu Sunsail Hotel

Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Lamu Old Town
France
David
NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Lamu Sunsail Hotel
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13. Shella Bahari Guest House

Shella Bahari Guest House
Lamu
United States
Rajesh
NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Shella Bahari Guest House
A courtyard with a concrete bench, potted plants, and a wall.
A narrow concrete pathway flanked by planters and a wooden bench.
A person performing a yoga pose on a mat in a room with a wooden bench, a sofa, and a wall with a chalkboard.
A room with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a mosquito net.

14. Tabassam Guest House Lamu

Tabassam Guest House Lamu
Lamu Old Town
NZ$38
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Tabassam Guest House Lamu
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a chair.
A room with a wooden sofa, a kitchen area, and a dining table.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a microwave.
A compact kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and wooden cabinets.

15. Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa

Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa
Lamu Old Town
NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, sparse vegetation, and a few boats on the water.
A room with a dining table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.
A multi-story building with balconies, a sign indicating it is a business hotel, and a brick facade.
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Wyom Royals."

16. Wiyoni Royals Lamu

Wiyoni Royals Lamu
Lamu Old Town
NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Wiyoni Royals Lamu
A balcony with a hanging planter, a view of the sea, and a railing.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a coffee pot, with a sofa and chairs in the background.
A wooden chair with a woven backrest, a round wooden table with a floral centerpiece, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a decorative wall panel.

17. Beytsalam

Beytsalam
Lamu Old Town
NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Beytsalam
A beachfront dining area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.
A room with a large bed, a wooden lounge chair, a small table, and a hanging canopy.
A traditional building with arched doorways and intricate designs, a pool reflecting the structure, and a tree providing shade.
A building with a dome, arched entrance, and potted plants.

18. The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel
Manda Island
United Kingdom
Paula
NZ$1,176
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Majlis Hotel
A tropical garden with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a variety of plants.
A room with a bed covered by a white canopy, another bed in the background, and a woven rug on the floor.
A thatched-roof outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and a central table.
A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a view of palm trees.

19. Dudu Villas N Backpackers

Dudu Villas N Backpackers
Lamu
NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Dudu Villas N Backpackers
A four-poster bed with a white bedspread and a single red rose. There is a grey sofa and a small table in the background.
A multi-story building with balconies, a parked vehicle, and surrounding greenery.
A living room with two sofas, a red coffee table, a bed with a canopy, and a wall with patterned curtains.
A grassy outdoor area with a wooden table and chairs, a red slide, and a thatched-roof building in the background.

20. British Hotel Mpeketoni

British Hotel Mpeketoni
Mpeketoni
NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
British Hotel Mpeketoni
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Hotels recommended for families in Matondoni

A wooden balcony with a thatched roof overlooking a calm sea. There are two wicker chairs with cushions.
A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, a view of the sea, and a balcony with shutters.
A balcony with three arches, a wooden chair, and a table.
A hallway with a wooden table, a lamp, and a decorative star on the ceiling.

Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel
Lamu Old Town
NZ$312
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Lamu House Hotel
A room with two arched windows overlooking a body of water, a table with chairs, and a bottle of champagne.
A view through an arched window of a body of water with several boats.
A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.
A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a balcony.

Kijani Hotel

Kijani Hotel
Lamu
NZ$481
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Kijani Hotel
A beachfront dining area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.
A room with a large bed, a wooden lounge chair, a small table, and a hanging canopy.
A traditional building with arched doorways and intricate designs, a pool reflecting the structure, and a tree providing shade.
A building with a dome, arched entrance, and potted plants.

The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel
Manda Island
NZ$1,176
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Majlis Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Matondoni?
The best area to stay in Matondoni is directly within the village centre, particularly near the waterfront and the main dhow-building workshops.This area is the heart of Matondoni, offering direct access to the village's primary activities and sights. You'll find yourself amongst the traditional Swahili homes, often built from coral and mangrove poles, and the bustling workshops where master craftsmen build and repair dhows. The narrow, sandy pathways crisscross the village, leading to the waterfront where many dhows are moored.For travellers interested in local culture and traditional crafts, staying in the village centre is ideal. You'll be right where the action is, able to observe dhow building firsthand, interact with the artisans, and experience the rhythm of village life. It's also convenient for arranging dhow trips to nearby islands.Couples looking for a peaceful and unique cultural experience will appreciate the village centre. The evenings are generally quiet, filled with the sounds of the sea and distant calls to prayer.
When is the best time to go to Matondoni?
The best time to go to Matondoni is during the dry seasons, typically from July to October and again from January to March, when the weather is most pleasant for exploring.These months offer warm, dry weather with clear skies, making it ideal for enjoying the dhow sailing trips and village walks that Matondoni is known for. The sea is generally calmer during these periods, which is great for boat excursions to nearby islands or for simply relaxing by the water.For travellers interested in local craft and culture, these dry months often coincide with community activities, offering a chance to see local artisans at work on traditional dhows.
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