"First of all: there is no a/c. It was hot and stuffy at night, despite two big ceiling fans. During the day, with doors and shutters open, it was actually breezy and pleasant, as the hotel is right on the water. The other downside is the dim lighting in the rooms, which made it hard for me (older person with older eyesight) to find stuff in my suitcase. Again, not a problem during the day with shutters open. But if you are okay without a/c, this is a lovely hotel. My room had a private courtyard which led out to the small but charming swimming pool. Esther, the manager, was super helpful about arranging a guide for the Old Town, a water taxi for an expedition to a different part of the island, etc. There is a good restaurant, and breakfast is part of the deal (very slow service). I enjoyed the mix of travelers from many different parts of the world, including African tourists."

"Amazing place to stay in Lamu! The rooms are big and very clean, the public sitting areas are beautiful and perfect to enjoy the cool breeze at the evening overlooking the town. The breakfast ist superb and sufficient - every day fresh fruits, juices and pancakes or omeletts. All the things worth seeing in Lamu as well as all the shops are in walking distance. For me most importanly: I really loved the spirit of this place! The best of all is the Host - he helps amazingly friendly with everything: booking trips, explaining ways to go to the beaches and information over the prises, pcr tests, booking flights, exchanging money, just everything! He organises free of cost pick up from the airport. He also gives a lot of useful information over all the good and important restaurants and cafes in Lamu with tips where they serve alcohol and where you can enjoy a vegetarian meal."