About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Swahili Dreams Apartments in Lamu offers a comfortable apartment with a private bathroom, terrace, washing machine, and fully equipped kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Location: Located on Kenyatta Road, the apartment is a short walk from the 18th Century Swahili House Museum (2 minutes) and Lamu Museum (400 metres). Lamu Fort is a 6-minute walk away, while Gallery Baraka lies 700 metres nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, swimming pool, and suitability for city trips. Reception staff speak English, ensuring smooth communication.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing apartment! So spacious and beautifully decorated, made our first couple of nights an amazing experience in Kenya. The area with the swimming pool truly magical!
  • Nadia
    United States United States
    Lovely and amazingly beautiful decored 2-bedroom apartment. Very spacious and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful staff, always there to help, Faith and Martin made our stay comfortable.
  • Junyang
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Big apartment, lovely balcony, stylish pool/lobby area
  • Margo
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The very spacious, well designed appartments. The use of eco friendly building material. Safety no issue. Close to the waterfront but not a real view from our room. Beautiful swimming bassin.
  • Leah
    Kenya Kenya
    Cleanliness Helpful staff Location close to the centre
  • Muhammad
    Kenya Kenya
    The property is in ideal location, brilliant Swahili architecture with an indoor swimming pool that was a plus as I had travelled with my wife.
  • Ksenia
    Russia Russia
    I had a wonderful stay at these beautiful apartments. The design is excellent, the space is thoughtfully arranged, and the pool is absolutely stunning — one of the most beautiful I’ve seen. I would definitely stay here again.
  • Richard
    Slovakia Slovakia
    I loved the interior pool, it looks just stunning. The whole interior was proper swahili archotecture that made my stay so authentic and luxurios at same. They also organised for me the boat transfer which was very convenient.
  • Sudi
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The customer service from the host was superb; she truly understands exactly what a customer needs. Excellent service!
  • Daniella
    Democratic Republic of Congo Democratic Republic of Congo
    i came acoss Swahili Dreams Appartements randomly while looking for a place to stay in lamu. The pictures were so beautiful i thought it was a scam, upon my arrival on the 9th (january 2025), i was fully expecting something a run down plqce and...

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.

Host Information

9.4
Host review score
Welcome to our exquisite Swahili-style apartment, thoughtfully designed to provide a captivating experience for our esteemed guests. The spacious unit boasts generously sized bedrooms, each accompanied by its own ensuite bathroom, ensuring both comfort and convenience. All the common areas, such as the indoor swimming pool, are easily accessible for our guests. To make your stay as comfortable as possible, two dedicated staff members are always on hand to assist with any needs you may have. We eagerly anticipate the pleasure of your visit in the future!
Hello, my name is Tarik Sanchez. I spent my early years in Lamu until the age of 5 before moving to Mombasa at 12. My roots run deep in this region, with my mother and half of my family hailing from here. Together with my mother, I am proud to offer our childhood home and other beautifully designed properties for your stay.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Swahili Dreams Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Swahili Dreams Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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