Having the prayer megaphone outside the facility. It wakes you up in the middle of the night for prayer.

“A great 3 day break.”

Lovely property in great location. Lovely staff. Very comfortable

“Will not return”

classic architecture and good location

“Like staying in a private luxe house”

This house has magnificent architectural features true to lamu style, spacious with beautiful gardens and the Staff are extremely welcoming

“Good value for money in nice location”

Great location, good chef

“We really enjoyed our stay at the house.”

The location was great with easy access to beach and restaurant. Breakfast was great with freshly cooked eggs, fruits and juices. We also had dinner twice and it was excellent, well spiced and freshly prepared.

Breakfast was amazing Typical decorations from the region

“Peaceful stay in local Shela”

the house is amazing in a rather local street in Shela. It's easily accessible from the main dock and Peponi Hotel. It's very tastefully decorated and full of charm.

“WONDERFULNESS!!!”

My first impression of Deuli House's wonderfulness was Chuie, the manager, who picked us up at the airport and provided us with useful information on Lamu City and Shela. The Deuli House itself is a spectacular example of Swahili-Arabic architecture, with a riyad-style central fountain in a light well extending 3 stories high. Beautifully handcrafted wood furniture decorate the living area. An antique dhow sail billows from the top of the light well to the ground floor exaggerating the building's height. The garden is large, and green with HUGE giant oyster shells where the turtles shelter from the sun. In addition to the breathtaking architecture, Chef Chengo and his assistant Michael, act like your personal chef and waiter. Peilo (sp?) the household help, created a beautiful bed of flowers as a welcome and keeps the accommodations spotless. The meals were amazing, the rooms are spacious, and the service, impeccable. The mosque is nearby, so we were shocked at 5am for prayers. It is located close to Peponi Hotel and magnificent soft sandy beaches which unfortunately we didn't have enough time to walk around. Also missed sailing at sunset in a dhow boat because of inclement weather...bummed...need to return.

“Out of this world!”

It’s a really beautiful place, the photos don’t do it justice, but it’s nice to arrive somewhere and find that rather than the other way around. Also, included in the price is your guide, airports transfers, a cook, a cleaner and a chef - again, another amazing surprise! Not only that, but they are all exceptional people who took extremely professional, patient and kind care with us. We wanted for nothing. Everything was done for us, shopping, cooking, cleaning, washing, tour trips, you name it. Chui our guide oversaw it all. Chengo our chef cooked some of the best meals I’ve ever tasted, Michael the butler was extremely attentive and the maid did our washing and cleaning.

“Great food and nice place.”

Breakfast