Name: Andavelo House
Address: Next to Swahili House Museum, Lamu, Kenya, Next to Swahili House Museum, Lamu, Kenya
Rating: 9.4

Andavelo House

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Andavelo House in Lamu offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy sea views, balconies, and private bathrooms equipped with walk-in showers. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a restaurant, bar, lounge, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and free toiletries. Prime Location: Located next to the 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Lamu Museum, Andavelo House is a short walk from Lamu Fort and Gallery Baraka. The Lamu Museum is 3 minutes away, and Riyadha Mosque is 700 metres nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe King Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Queen Suite 1 large double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Margo

Switzerland

“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...”

Steve

United Kingdom

“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...”

Temilolu

Australia

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

Ahmed

Australia

“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...”

Ladie

Kenya

“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...”

Churchill

Kenya

“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.”

Deeq

Netherlands

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

Brett

South Africa

“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...”

United Kingdom

“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 :)”

Alastair

United Kingdom

“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.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Facilities of Andavelo House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

House rules

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Check-in

From 11:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 14:00 to 17:00

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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.