Quick facts
Destination
Lamu Island
Country
Kenya
Category
Town Lodge
Price tier
Luxury
Starting from
$220 per night
Star rating
5 / 5
Number of rooms
24
Nearest airport
Manda Airport, Lamu — On Lamu Island, accessible via boat transfer from Manda Airport
Best for
Travellers wanting a chic but understated boutique stay with direct water views on Lamu Island
Child policy
Family-friendly, with Family Rooms accommodating up to four guests in shared or two-room configurations
Last reviewed
June 2026
Peponi Hotel Lamu
Peponi Hotel is a small boutique hotel on the remote island of Lamu, situated in the Indian Ocean off the north Kenyan coast, a small boutique hotel with a big reputation. Rooms are chic and basic, with a terrace overlooking the water and a sea breeze coming through the windows.
Family Room
The Family Room can accommodate up to four people, and configurations vary from a shared room to two separate rooms with a shared bathroom.
Style
Peponi Hotel in Lamu offers a blend of traditional Swahili charm and laid-back luxury, with a focus on relaxation and enjoying the natural beauty of the island.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Manda Airport, Lamu
Transfer time
On Lamu Island, accessible via boat transfer from Manda Airport
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Chic, basic room with a terrace overlooking the water and sea breeze through the windows.
Family Room
Accommodates up to four guests, in either a shared room or two rooms with a shared bathroom.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
β Good season β Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Peponi Hotelβs reputation outsizes its small scale, with chic, basic rooms opening onto water-facing terraces and sea breezes that capture Lamuβs relaxed character. The blend of traditional Swahili charm with laid-back luxury, plus flexible Family Room configurations, suits travellers prioritising location and atmosphere over elaborate facilities.β The SafariBando team
