Stone House Hotel Lamu

Stone House Hotel is one of the best preserved of Lamu’s famous 18th century stone houses. Ideally situated a short walk from the main street and the Lamu Waterfront, Stone House Hotel combines the unique elegance of traditional Swahili architecture with modern comfort and friendly hospitality.

The moment you pass through the main door into the lush patio garden, you leave the bustle of the town behind and relax in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Stone House Hotel has 12 well-furnished double rooms comprising eight en-suite rooms and four rooms with shared bathrooms. The hotel has its own reliable water supply. All rooms apart from the rooms on the ground floor have fans and mosquito nets, as well as instant hot showers.

The rooftop restaurant, with one of the finest views in Lamu, offers a good selection of seafood dishes and Swahili delicacies; vegetarians are catered for. Stone House Hotel Lamu specializes in outdoor catering for a wide range of occasions from corporate events, business lunches, office parties, Christmas parties, birthday celebrations, conferences, social events and weddings.

Take a dhow and sail to Matondoni where dhows are built, visit 16th century Takwa Ruins, go fishing and snorkelling at Manda Toto or take a 3 km boat ride to the fabulous Shella Beach which features 14 km of golden sands backed by dunes. In the evening, take a leisurely walk through the town streets and drift into the night fragrance of the peaceful evening bazaar life. Enjoy the aromas of charcoal-cooked shish kebabs and strong coffee and make Stone House Hotel your base to experience the uniqueness of Lamu.