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The Charming Lonno Lodge

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Located near Watamu Marine National Park, The Charming Lonno Lodge offers a serene escape with breakfast and ocean views at the on-site restaurant. Relax by the poolside bar, unwind in the spa tub or explore the nearby Ruins of Gedi. With free WiFi, a garden and helpful staff who make guests feel at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Why we love this property

Beach bliss
Located on a private beach, this hotel offers umbrellas and towels on the waterfront. Ocean views complement dining, with sailing and snorkeling nearby.
Dining extravaganza
The hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast, local and international cuisine, and a cafe. Poolside dining and ocean views enhance the experience.
Waterfront spa retreat
Swedish massages rejuvenate while the hot tub soothes tired muscles. A garden oasis set within a national park creates the ultimate relaxation haven.

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Double Room, Tower | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, Tower

  • Sea view
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Sea Facing | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Sea Facing | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Tower Room Ocean Front

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Sea view
  • 133 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite, Sea View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Grand Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Top Tower Room, Sea Front

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Grand Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kanani Road, Watamu, 80202

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mida Creek - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 19 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Malindi Beach - 27 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Marine Park - 28 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 38 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 156 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amici Miei Pastries Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Makuti - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Charming Lonno Lodge

The Charming Lonno Lodge offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella, plus you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Watamu Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in Swedish massages. Offering ocean views, Lonno Lodge serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a hot tub, and a sauna are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Swedish massages and massages.

Dining

Lonno Lodge - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 98 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14.

Also known as

Lonno

Lonno Lodge Hotel

Lonno Lodge Hotel Watamu

Lonno Watamu

Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu

Charming Lonno Lodge

Charming Lonno Watamu

Charming Lonno

Lonno Hotel Watamu

The Charming Lonno Lodge Hotel

The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu

The Charming Lonno Lodge Hotel Watamu

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 98 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Charming Lonno Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and safari tours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. The Charming Lonno Lodge also has a private beach and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Yes, Lonno Lodge offers local and international cuisine, ocean views, and poolside dining.

Does The Charming Lonno Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, cookware, and a coffee maker.

Does The Charming Lonno Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around The Charming Lonno Lodge like?

The Charming Lonno Lodge is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Watamu Beach, which is 3 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfection

This lodge was just perfect for my solo weekend. The team are so helpful and friendly and everything was organised so well. The pool is a dream as well as the seating areas and so much thought has been put into the design.
Nicola, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very welcoming place to stay!

Excellent customer service. Sylvia was very kind and accommodating during our entire stay!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Tranquility at Lonno Lodge

An exclusive enclave from local poverty, Lonno is the ideal retreat from reality. Spotless and impeccably run by a husband and wife team, it boasts superb service and exquisite food (although perhaps a bit too much of the latter as felt our waistlines expand daily!). We were there at the very end of the season and almost had the hotel to ourselves. The surroundings are gorgeous and the architecture of the hotel is reminiscent of the intricate network of an ancient Arabic village. Our room was a large, airy duplex suite which would have benefited from air conditioning, given the extreme heat and humidity. Having said this though, it was liberating to sleep with all the doors and windows wide open. Mosquitoes were non-existent. The swimming pool was beautiful and there was easy access to the tidal flats in front of the hotel at low tide. The children loved exploring this area and discovering coral, crabs and other sea creatures. The hotel provided suitable footwear for such excursions, which was invaluable. While management was readily available when we needed them, they were not proactive in terms of promoting local activities or excursions. We felt we had to tease information out of them, but once this was done, their guidance proved very reliable. For a fee, the hotel offered air-conditioned transport to local airports and attractions. Unusually, there was not one single sign of written information or communication anywhere in the entire hotel complex. Coming from the over-controlling UK environment, we were surprised to find no paperwork in the room, fire information, or even a sign to the bar! In a way this was refreshing and we felt our hosts were overly keen not to state the obvious. We had slight security concerns before our trip, but once there, could not have felt safer. Not a single pirate! Our stay was very comfortable, utterly delicious, and our every need was provided for. Silvia and Aldo run a very tight ship and are to be commended for their service and style. We would not hesitate to recommend Lonno Lodge to friends. Asante sana Lonno Lodge!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

2022 Start

Lonno is a wonderful place to enjoy a much deserved holiday. The owners and staff go out of their way to make you feel you need to extend your stay! A charming place indeed!
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best holiday

It was the most comfortable location. The views are awesome and the location is super quiet. The hosts are just amazing and you feel like you are at home.
Ravi, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A Very Special Place

The Charming Lonno Lodge is one of the best places I have ever stayed. It’s so peaceful and laid back, but with incredible service from Sylvie and Aldo and their amazing staff. It is very comfortable in the rooms too.
6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful small hotel outside the main village. Great pool and excellent food. If you do not like big modern hotels, this is for you. Silvia and her husband are stars.
6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very nice stay

Our stay and the service was very great.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully secluded

Great place to stay. Expensive, but if money is not a problem then I highly recommed staying here. Small and personal. The owners are hands on. The staff are friendly and attentive. The rooms are nice. The food is outstanding. Is away from the main part of Watamu so it is secluded and quiet. If you so desire, you can walk to the main shops along the beach. Great view. A+
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

This is a fantastic hotel, designed by the Italian owners and closely watched over by them. The staff also are very polite and helpful. The rooms are actually like small houses with kitchen and large fridge where you are only charge normal prices for the drinks used. Some people might think that it is too quiet, but the service and facilities are excellent.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great expectations!

Had a lovely time at Lonno Lodge! Mkt trevligt par som driver hotellet och som gör vistelsen mer än behaglig. Suveränt poolområde och relaxavdelning. Genomtänkta och strukturerade rum. Behaglig atmosfär!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Magical Place

Lonno Lodge is a beautiful place where it is possible to spend time just relaxing by the pool in front of the ocean, venture out for beach and water activities or visit the nearby town and other interesting sites in the area. The staff was friendly and helpful while the owners interacted with the guests and offered advice on how to get around and on what to do in the area. They also organized trips by jeep and boat to local places of interest. The overall feeling is that of visiting friends.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Anders, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

WILLIAM, 8-night trip