Samaki House

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Options with:

    • Garden view

    • Terrace

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Family Room
Recommended for 2 adults
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  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
323 feet²
Private pool
Balcony
Garden view
Patio
Private bathroom
Terrace
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Seating Area
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Wake-up service
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
Max persons: 2
US$47 per night
Price US$140
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$42 per night
Price US$126
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Fabulous breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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!”
  • Anne-marie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “A beautifull house with super friendly staff. Large, clean bedroom with fan.”
  • Lisa
    France France
    “I appreciated a lot staying in Samaki house; everything was perfect & I felt like home. I warmly recommend!”
  • Alexandra
    Iceland Iceland
    “The house was clean and extremely beautiful, rooftop has nice sitting are with a good breeze from the ocean. Katana gave us a great experience and amazing service”
  • Pauline
    Kenya Kenya
    “Breakfast was great and Moses was friendly. Had a lounge area that provided space to cool off.”
  • Jasper
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Moses has been an excellent host, and the place is fantastic to stay. It looks very new and gives the feel that you are staying in the time of the Oman. Breakfast was very easy but so good!”
  • Nelson
    South Africa South Africa
    “Moses was the sweetest. So accommodating and friendly. The rooms were a bit dark so I would recommend extra lights. WiFi didn’t work. Otherwise such a divine stay - highly recommend. Moses cooked us corn he grew from his farm. So yum!”

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

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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.