About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Wildebeeste Lamu in Lamu offers a guest house with a terrace and balcony. Each room features a private bathroom, kitchen, and work desk. Guests can enjoy a seating area and dining space. Modern Amenities: The property includes a refrigerator, oven, toaster, and electric kettle. A quiet street view provides a peaceful environment. Local Attractions: Lamu Fort is a 3-minute walk away, Gallery Baraka 300 metres, Lamu Museum 5-minute walk, 18th Century Swahili House Museum 500 metres, and Riyadha Mosque 4-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Suet
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The place is unique and I initially stayed for 2 nights turn out 4 night. The location is excellent short walk to the main area and the room is huge and clean. I love the roof top where I can chill with my book. Last but not least, the host Joshua...
  • Mar
    Spain Spain
    Old art gallery house that feels like a fairy tale. The host and room were amazing, I loved my stay!☺️ (Comment from Achim is just not true... 😔 He refused to pay for the accommodation...)
  • Esete
    Ethiopia Ethiopia
    The location was amazing. The house give you the experience of the town. Joshua the manager was very hospitable.
  • Vincent
    Netherlands Netherlands
    What has impressed me most is the manager Joshua. What an amazing gentleman and what customer care,incredible.He got in touch shortly after I had booked, answered all my questions soon after I had posed them,helped plan my transportation and was...
  • Bart
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice location, a very friendly host and close to dockyard and airport
  • Toby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing central location and roof Terris looking over old town
  • Pauline
    Kenya Kenya
    Location had easy access to town centre & other amenities. The place was clean and Joshua was very welcoming.
  • Hannah
    Germany Germany
    Wildebeeste was one of the best stays we had during our journey. We’ve enjoyed it so much that it was very hard for us to leave again. Joshua is a very friendly host who helps you out with everything you need. The room is very spacious, clean and...
  • Seongwook
    South Korea South Korea
    Very friendly staff. be well-preserved and clean. It was the best accommodation in Kenya. Thank you so much!!!
  • Daniele
    Italy Italy
    This traditional Swahili house is full of artifacts and old tools..when we first entered we felt like in a museum. The host is a great guy, always smiling, ready to help with tips about Lamu and to accommodate all the needs you may have. He gave...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 09:00 to 20:00
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From 09:00 to 10:00
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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.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wildebeeste Lamu 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.