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The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu

Hotel

390 Kanani Road

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

The rooms are fantastic, the breakfast is great, Alan on the staff is very frien…

The staff were friendly, professional and super helpful without ever being overb…

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Beautiful in every details, the house is gorgeous and comfortable, the restauran…

Room was extrêmely confortable, on two levels, and sound of water and birds out…

Pool
6 mentions

Rooms are superb, food excellent and ambience for our evening dinners beside the…

Fabulous pool and relaxation areas and wonderful garden

Great location
2 mentions

We enjoyed a beautiful walk out over the reef, rockpooling on our way to lunch, …

Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation

Good value
2 mentions

All transport and guides weren suggested, which made each experience worthwhile

It was truly a charming stay at Lonno Lodge and we would gladly return and Watam…

Breakfast available
1 mentions

Overview

Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts. All rooms and suites boast regional décor which includes locally made furniture and artworks. Each room has a mosquito net and is fitted with flat-screen TV, a tea / coffee maker and a seating area. The hotel’s restaurant features a laid-back atmosphere with its thatched ceiling and all-wood furniture. Guests can enjoy a refreshing cold beverage and relax on the traditional porch swing. Lonno Lodge Hotel is 30 km away from Kakoneni’s cultural and natural attractions. The hotel’s staff can also organise day trips and outdoor excursions.

Traveller reviews

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Samantha Siyieyio

couple

May 26, 2026

9

Rejuvenating and restful

The rooms are fantastic, the breakfast is great, Alan on the staff is very friendly and helpful

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Jennie

couple

April 27, 2026

10

Perfection! Serene place to relax and enjoy. Shh don’t tell anyone!

Beautiful property built by the architect owner using local materials and styles. It is one of the most serene and relaxing places I’ve ever stayed with a view out over the rock to the sea. The staff were friendly, professional and super helpful without ever being overbearing - it was a luxury hotel that still felt like home! We enjoyed a beautiful walk out over the reef, rockpooling on our way to lunch, and a trip to the local Gede ruins, but we equally enjoyed just relaxing and taking in the calm and beautiful surroundings. And the meals were delicious - lovingly prepared local ingredients with lots of variety.

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Andrew

solo_traveller

April 26, 2026

9

Amazing facilities, wonderful staff and management.

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martina

extended_group

March 27, 2026

10

Best place to stay in Watamu

Amazing lodge. Beautiful in every details, the house is gorgeous and comfortable, the restaurant has an amazing atmosphere and delicious food, the swimming pool is so beautiful with a sea view, there are so many hidden peaceful place to stay reading or contemplating the nature. Silvia made our stay a perfect one, she organised a wonderful day on a boat and told us where to go and what to see. You cant have a better stay in Watamu.

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Paolo

couple

March 23, 2026

10

Thanks Silvia and Aldo! « I will be back », using a known motto. As the owner of a small country hotel I learned at Lonn

Propreté on the océan. One leaves the street and enters Lonno world. Starting from the kind Massi guardians, smiling at you. Unique architecture fitting with the landscape. Room was extrêmely confortable, on two levels, and sound of water and birds outsider. The best thing was the approsch of staff, present at the right moment, extremely kind, giving you the feeling you were at home. The organisation of my stay was perfectly coordinated by Silvia, and even the excursions or dinners out were suggested to places that became a good memory when back. All transport and guides weren suggested, which made each experience worthwhile.

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Karin

couple

March 20, 2026

10

Great place to stay

A little piece of paradise on the Kenyan coast. Our hosts Silvia and Aldo were so welcoming and their staff superbly friendly and helpful. A fabulous place to relax in nature. Rooms are superb, food excellent and ambience for our evening dinners beside the pool was excellent. A place to return to!!

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Jonas Robert

couple

March 17, 2026

10

First of all, the Lodge is absolutely beautiful. We loved the architecture and attention to detail in every corner. The service was excellent, and the staff were very warm and welcoming, especially Allan who made us feel truly cared for. Special thanks to Silvia for her wonderful management and for creating such a peaceful quiet and relaxing experience. It was truly a charming stay at Lonno Lodge and we would gladly return and Watamu as a city is a very beautiful place very worth visiting Jonas & Siam

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Dina

solo_traveller

February 2, 2026

10

Wonderful place to wind down, relax enjoy the sun and the sea

The place has been beautifully designed/built with so much attention to detail in a very beautifully creative way - its also has a consciousness for sustainability/eco friendliness. The staff were so lovely all of them and Sylvia was the perfect hostess and very kind.

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diane

couple

November 12, 2024

10

Definitely recommend a visit

This hotel has been designed and built with great attention to detail with beautiful features , exquisite furnishings . It is in a secluded quiet spot with no external noise which makes your stay totally relaxing and calm . The food was delicious and beautifully presented . Cocktails first class!! Staff are attentive and very friendly . Fabulous pool and relaxation areas and wonderful garden . Beautiful view of the sea.

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Manraj

couple

February 16, 2024

10

Unique

A very warm welcome from the Managenent Rooms are out of this world, very uniquely designed. Wow A romantic valentines dinner by the pool was special.

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Sheena

couple

March 7, 2023

10

Excelled our expectations

Everything was perfect, food, staff, location and accomodation

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Sarah

couple

August 12, 2022

10

Everything was perfect - one of the best hotel we have been in our life. The atmosphere is very special. The design of the hotel is better than a 5 stars hotel. The owners and staff take care of every details. We appreciate also a lot the bedroom and swimming pool with sea view. Amazing food there as well.

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Stewart

couple

January 9, 2022

9

beautiful hotel and experience

immaculate, great staff, very relaxing environment, everything has been thought about by the host, very good food.

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Massage, Windsurfing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Beach

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar

General

Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool (all year), Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Pool and wellness

Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Luggage storage, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Packed lunches

Deluxe Double Room with Private Terrace

Located on the topfloor of the observation tower. It offers an elevated terrace which has direct access from the room. Please note that this room type cannot accommodate an extra bed.

Max 2 guests 72 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Located on the ground and first floor of the observation tower, it features direct ocean, reef and garden Please note that this room type cannot accommodate an extra bed.

Max 2 guests 62 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Grand Suite Garden View

Features a separate living room and a terrace with ocean views.

Max 4 guests 1300 1 bathroom
Junior Suite with Sea View

Features panoramic ocean views.

Max 2 guests 82 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Signature Suite

This suite's standout features are the pool with a view and sauna. This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchen, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 120 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms
Suite with Sea View

Features a private terrace with panoramic sea views. Also has a wooden deck overlooking the garden.

Max 4 guests 90 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Two-Bedroom Suite

Features a separate living room and a terrace with ocean views.

Max 4 guests 130 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:20 AM

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