Peponi Hotel

Lamu is a small historic isle town in Kenya that provides all those who visit it with a sense of calm and deep history. Peponi Hotel offers superb accommodation on this unspoilt isle, ideally located for you to visit the ruins of ancient Swahili cities, experience a unique culture, go sailing in a dhow boat or even diving at some of the premier dive spots. There is only one car on the island and the narrow streets of the old town are as rustic as ever, with an intimacy and romance conducive to a great holiday atmosphere.

Accommodation at Peponi Hotel consists of:

Peponi Hotel has a total of 24 rooms, which are divided into superior and standard rooms. All rooms at Peponi have ocean views. The superior rooms are bigger, more private, have indoor plants, artwork and Swahili furnishings. Five of our rooms are right on the beach, with private verandah areas overlooking the sea. All rooms have overhead fans, mosquito nets, showers (no baths), fresh flowers, and personal safes.

The local feel that you get from the streets is hospitable and authentic. Enjoy the sunset with a sundowner from the bar at Peponi Hotel. The barman Charles, is famous for his cocktail "Old Pal". The bar is the fountain of gossip, where you will hear many interesting tales. Breakfast is available from 7 to 10 am., the choice is yours. Luscious tropical fruits, fish cakes and waffles with local honey and freshly squeezed lime juice, amongst so many other delights, await you. The cuisine is distinguished distinguished by a plethora of new ways of celebrating seafood, with ginger, lime and garlic. Mangrove crabs, warm water lobster, squid, giant prawns and fish of all varieties are available fresh from the sea. A Swahili menu is also available.

Activities include dhow trips, a great way to see the island. Guests may chose to sail to Takwa Ruins on Manda island, reachable only by boat and at high tide. There guests will find the ruins of a Swahili city that dates to the 16th Century. A full moon dhow cruise takes you on the ocean at night to observe the ancient land cast in shadow. Take a wine and lobster dinner on board as you cruise. Scuba diving at some splendid sites are another attraction, windsurfing or snorkeling among the reefs.