Amu House

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Amu House

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Triple Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 extra-large double bed
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$6 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$60 per night
Price US$181
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Amu House in Lamu offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can unwind on the sun terrace or in the lush garden. The property features a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots, perfect for relaxation. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits are served daily. Convenient Location: Located a 1-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 200 metres from Lamu Museum, Amu House is near attractions such as Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. Cycling activities are available. Highly rated for its convenient location and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American

    • Options with:

    • Terrace

    • Inner courtyard view

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Triple Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 extra-large double bed
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$6 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$60 per night
Price US$181
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Triple Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
269 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Seating Area
  • Slippers
  • Mosquito net
  • Iron
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake-up service
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$60 per night
Price US$181
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast US$6
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 2
US$52 per night
Price US$155
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast US$6
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Double Room
We have 2 left
258 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Max adults: 2
US$43 per night
Price US$129
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast US$6
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$34 per night
Price US$103
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast US$6
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Single Room
We have 1 left
248 feet²
Balcony
Inner courtyard view
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$34 per night
Price US$103
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast US$6
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$43 per night
Price US$129
Excluded: 14 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast US$6
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Viviane
    France France
    “Beautiful traditional guest house with all essential amenities, kept very clean and with wonderfully accommodating staff and owner, ready to go the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. My family and I had a wonderful stay. The family room is...”
  • Anne-marie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Friendlyless of the staff was great! Breakfast was great! Staff organised a very skilled guide who knew everything we wanted to know about the history of the town. And they organised the best boatsman ever.”
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This is a beautiful old house with a lovely roof terrace, and we enjoyed the private balcony outside our room. It’s a great place to explore Lamu Town from, and Mohamed was super helpful and friendly, as well as an informative guide. They provided...”
  • Anne-marie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The service of organising our special guide for a tour through town. And the best boat tour with the captain who is passionate about sailing the traditional Dow boats. The beautiful .traditional house, the rooftop with wind from the sea, the...”
  • Winnie
    Kenya Kenya
    “Very unique and lovely house. It has charm and character. Really liked the lounge area at the top floor where you could catch the sunrise and relax. The room we stayed in was lovely and well maintained. Helpful staff.”
  • Anne
    Denmark Denmark
    “The house is beautiful and very cozy with wonderful break-out spaces and a lovely roof terrace. It is clean, everyone is very kind and helpful and the breakfast is delicious.”
  • Ian
    Uganda Uganda
    “Great Central location, beautiful property with friendly knowledgeable hostess. Loved the rooftop terrace. Large room with private 1st floor patio area.”
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “So beautiful - absolutely spotless and amazing bonus of the rooftop”
  • Claudia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Beautiful original house which has been renovated very nicely with very lovely owner and staff always around to answer any questions or have a short chat. Also really appreciate the pick up service from the airport, Mohamed was waiting for us at...”
  • Gauri
    Germany Germany
    “The breakfast was great, and Alex (the manager) and Mary (the owner) were very friendly and welcoming. The house is gorgeous and we were the only guests during our stay, so we enjoyed the peace and quiet :) The rooftop is beautiful where you can...”

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 Amu House

9.4
Host review score
Amu House
Amu House is a fully restored 16th century Swahili house with 7 comfortable, self contained guest rooms each with its own veranda on the two upper floors. We serve an optional full breakfast downstairs in the historic original Swahili house, and have a beautiful breezy rooftop with day beds for all our guests to enjoy. Conveniently located just a minute's walk from the jetty and the seafront, Amu House is perfectly situated. A quiet, private home in the middle of a historic paradise
Amu House is a family owned and run business, and we like to welcome our guests helping them to feel at home. We offer an optional delicious breakfast each morning, including tea or coffee, fresh fruit and fruit juice and a choice of either Swahili style food or typical eggs and toast. This can be arranged the evening before. Amu House is happy to help advise and arrange many different types of sailing trips, boating adventures and walking tours for our visitors. We encourage our guests to explore the island. We also can offer you delicious locally prepared Swahili style dinner, which can be arranged with advance notice and served at Amu House or perhaps aboard your sunset sailing cruise! There is so much fresh seafood available, and many different preparation styles. There is always a person available to contact, day and night to help with any questions or concerns. We welcome you to Amu House. Come and feel the Experience!
Amu House on Lamu Island is located off the coast of Northern Kenya. The breezes of the Indian Ocean and the islands of the Lamu Archipelago offer many beautiful places to visit. Sailing is a big part of our culture, and we recommend that our guests explore the area by land as well as by sea. Perhaps a simple day trip to one of our incredible nearby beaches may be the perfect way to relax on your holiday. Or take a sailing trip to snorkel and/or fish with lunch included; enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise with drumming and singing on board, or take the time to explore the nearby islands as we can take you on a variety of exciting sea adventures!And if you prefer to stay on land, relaxing on the rooftop and enjoying the breezes may be the perfect way to spend your afternoon after getting "lost" in the maze of Lamu's streets. With no cars on the island, only donkeys for transport, spend the morning winding through our historic town, stumbling across pieces of an ancient culture meeting the modern day. Lamu Town is a place history can come alive in your imagination. Feel the ancient times that passed by!
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Property surroundings

House rules

Amu House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Amu House 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.