Samaki House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Samaki House in Lamu offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and free WiFi. Each room includes a shower, work desk, and wardrobe. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden, terrace, or balcony. The property features a private pool, outdoor seating area, and patio, ideal for leisure. Convenient Amenities: The guest house provides a lounge, outdoor seating, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Additional facilities include a sofa bed and work desk. Local Attractions: Located near Lamu Museum (300 metres), Lamu Fort (5-minute walk), and 18th Century Swahili House Museum (2-minute walk). Gallery Baraka is 700 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Availability

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2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Benoit
France France
“Location, architecture of the place, the rooftop to relax, the breakfast, the staff.”
Christina
Greece Greece
“A truly beautiful building, with a comfortable room and a very nice bed! The common areas are also lovely. The breakfast was very good and Moses makes sure to take care of everyone.”
Otieno
Kenya Kenya
“Moses was such a darling, he took into consideration all of our requests. And the breakfast selection was quite good. The location of the place was also very convenient, just a few minutes' walk to most of the main sites around lamu.”
Anouk
Tanzania Tanzania
“The location was fantastic, the house so beautiful and breakfast was great.”
Marta
Australia Australia
“Everything has been great! Moses has been super helpful and friendly, the breakfast was great and the house is beautiful. The price-quality is really good, so I would definitely recommend it. Thanks!”
William
Ghana Ghana
“Breakfast was great.. Moses is a gem. Great view of the channel and Lamu town. Feels like a garden house with all the plants and flowers. Nothing bougie nor fancy but fit for purpose if you're on a low budget.”
Job
Hungary Hungary
“The location,and Moses the caretaker was really helpful and attentive.”
Viacheslav
Kenya Kenya
“Caretaker Moses and owner Brian were very nice, thank you!”
Em
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Moses is wonderful and looked after us well. Very welcoming. Food was great. We had a lovely little balcony to our own.”
Anne-marie
Netherlands Netherlands
“A beautifull house with super friendly staff. Large, clean bedroom with fan.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Brian

9.4
Host review score
Brian
Fully restored 300 year old Arab Traders Mansion, overlooking the waterfront in Lamu Town. Breakfast is served in the shaded Courtyard Garden. The property has several roof terraces, with a large top floor terrace perfect for sun-downers. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, Four poster beds,Mosquito nets and paddle fans . The house is furnished with artworks and antiques and is great for enjoying the laid back pace of Lamu. Our friendly House staff are there to meet you at the jetty in Lamutown on arrival, and during your stay, just ask and they will do what they can to assist. There is a homemade guide book at the property to enrich your stay add to your enjoyment and local knowledge.
I am a British Architect who was based in Nairobi and loves travel. I've worked on a variety of cultural, hospitality, social and commercial projects throughout Europe and Africa. I'm keen on art, literature, watersports, and the house is my home when I'm in Kenya... which regretably isn't often enough. When you make your reservation you will be dealing with me directly, and I'm happy to answer any of your queries both pre-during your stay.
Samaki House is a great location to experience and observe the Historic centre, whilst enjoy rooftop views and a 180 degree view of the water front. In close proximity are the Museums, Fort, Market places, and Historic Mosques. Lamu House Hotel is adjacent to us, and there is a good selection of restaurants along the waterfront and in town.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Samaki House

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.