“Pure pleasure. Such a relaxing weekend.”

Safari met me at the airport, so I didn't get lost finding the premises. He was an exceptional host. I felt like I was in the home of a friend, not a guest at a boutique B&B. Nothing was too much trouble and I have such wonderful memories of my short stay

“Highly recommended as a beautifully restored traditional house in the heart of old Lamu town.”

Beautifully reatored house in the heart of old Lamu. Lots of attention to detail, comfortable rooms, spectacular roof terrace, refreshing plunge pool. Amazing staff who are really friendly, helpful and make you feel at home.

“I sooo wish i stayed longer.”

Absolutely magical place - the pictures don't do it justice, it's an oasis with phenomenal architecture and collector's furniture. You really feel like you are in a different world. Safari (the managing host) is also super kind - he picked a d dropped me from the airport with a boat and carried my suitcase. He also offered me a cold coconut on arrival.

“beautiful”

house is absolutely beautiful. renovated with great eye for detail. swimming pool. all furniture is so thoughtfully picked as well.

Peter was very very helpful & friendly. The chef's food was really delicious.

“A wonderful historic property where you can immerse yourself in the romance of Lamu's heyday.”

Absolutely stunning, beautifully renovated historic Swahili building in the heart of the oldest part of Lamu Town. My suite was complete with the traditional carved grand bed of the mansion, so large it had a step to get up into it; a beautiful terrace with a view over the old town rooftops to the water; gorgeous carved plasterwork, traditional paintwork, and plenty of space and air. Safari the house manager was amazing, so thoughtful, pleasant and responsive to every small request. The dining and lounge floor also lovely, with a pool and comfortable, cool areas to relax. A very special historic property where you can immerse yourself in the grandeur and romance of Lamu's heyday: such a wonderful treat to stay here. I look forward to returning.

“A very pleasant stay in the most elegant of properties in the charming time capsule of Lamu town”

An elegant property with tasteful interiors and benefitting from beautiful bones. Our room was situated on the second floor benefitting from a huge terrace just above and a huge bedroom that had a bed to match fit for royalty. The staff were attentive and with a great knowledge of the area with tours etc. The breakfast was wonderful and staff where always on hand to help. The only tiny was the location. It would have been nice to have been closer to the water front otherwise hard to fault in the car less wonder of a town that time forgot with Donkeys and friendly people. We would return when next in Lamu town.

Staff were so friendly and so so helpful. Went above and beyond.

A comfortable house, with very large rooms. Safari (the caretaker) went above and beyond to take care of me and made me feel very safe.

“A welcoming, homely and authentic home”

The staff were exceptional, making our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Safari, Abubakr, and Johnson went above and beyond to ensure we were well cared for throughout our visit. Safari's attentiveness and warm demeanor made every interaction delightful. Abubakr's dedication to our comfort and his resourcefulness when creating culinary delights such as Mango Soup were truly impressive. Johnson's friendly and accommodating nature added a personal touch that made us feel truly valued. Even when the power went out on the second day, their unwavering commitment and professionalism ensured we never felt inconvenienced. Their efforts made our experience truly unforgettable.

“My advice, Go and enjoy Lamu and stay here! I will definitely return.”

Loved everything! Every detail exceeded expectations from its preserved traditional Swahili architecture, plunge pool, and cozy pergola to the spacious rooms and comfy beds. The house is conveniently located, a short walk from the seafront and popular points of interest, with Mr. Safari and his team going above and beyond, from airport pickups to being just a call away. I loved the thoughtful addition of standing fans, which kept us cool in the Lamu heat! I’d 100% recommend Andavelo House! The location might be surprising initially, as you pass locals going about their daily lives and navigating some less-than-ideal surroundings (like open sewers and donkey dung). However, this is not a reflection of Andavelo House, which is a stunning oasis that makes the journey worthwhile.

“lovely stay.”

Nice architecture , loved the pool . enjoyed the board games - Game of thrones monopoly. Enjoyed reading the history books which were availbale. Its a quiet space and you can relax nicely. Safari the guest was very welcoming and helpful.

“Magical”

I loved the architecture and design of the House. It’s was magical place.

“A great getaway on Lamu”

Andavelo House far exceeded my expectations. The place is beautifully finished, with very large rooms, extremely comfortable beds, nice bathrooms and a cool and pleasant sitting area downstairs. The plunge pool provided a welcome antidote to the heat. The staff were amazing, with Safari seeing to my every need, and Abu producing fresh and delicious meals. A real refuge.

Safari, the staff, is the best!

“Magical”

Fantastic room size. It was incredibly big, went during down season and managed an upgraded room ;) SAFARI!!! The man is as wonderful as all the reviews states. Book it :)

“Overall it was a good stay.”

The place was really clean and decoration of the house is really nice. The rooms are very big and atmosphere was good. Safari was the hosting personnel and he was really helpful and welcoming. He took us from the airport without any issues.

Beautiful old house, decorated very well. Safari was so helpful with everything; arranging trips, transportation, dinners, etc. The dinners served to us on the rooftop terrace were an absolute highlight.

I really loved the house itself. The architecture, all the details in the house in decorations, kitchen utensils... everything. It gave me a lot of inspiration, feeling of relaxation, rest as if i was at home. The team of management and service - just wonderful. Very professional, kind and present to help. A wonderful experience that I enclosed in my heart. Asante sana .

We were picked from the airport by Safari which was extremely helpful, otherwise we would have never found the accommodation :D We were very much welcomed with some wet towers and coconut water, great after a flight on a warm weather. Everyone was extremely nice and I loved the culture of the house, we needed to wash some cloths and no money was asked, they gave us lot of recommendations and the best part: even with a short notice asking for dinner in the accommodation for that night, we had the best meal in Kenya and the best fish ever!! Please reserve at least one meal there!