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About the Hotel

Plot 318, Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya, 80500
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Near Shela Beach
Great
8.8
/10
4.7
4.2
/5

Guests of the 4-star Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel Lamu can enjoy easy access to Shela, Lamu Island, which is situated only 6 minutes' walk away. The guest house also includes a terrace with outdoor dining areas.

Location

Manda Bay is 450 m from the hotel, while the squat castle "Lamu Fort" is 2.5 km away. The city centre is 30 minutes away on foot.

The Banana lies 2.7 km from Lamu Old Town.

For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The property features 13 rooms with a patio and a dining area, furnished with a writing table. Along with coffee and tea makers, such essentials as an iron are also available. Offering a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and towels.

Leisure & Business

Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel provides guests with yoga classes, as well as access to a wellness centre. An array of activities is offered on site, such as windsurfing, snorkelling, and fisheries.

Must-do experiences

  • Explore the famous Lamu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Savor fresh seafood at Peponi Hotel's beachside restaurant on Shela.
  • Visit the Lamu Museum for fascinating insights into Swahili culture.
  • Take a dhow sailing trip at sunset for stunning coastal views.
  • Wander the Lamu Market for local crafts and delicious street food.
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Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Extra Bed
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Single Room Garden View
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Double Room Garden View
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Balcony
Standard Twin Room Garden View
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
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Facilities

Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Snorkelling
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Massage
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel Location

Plot 318, Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya, 80500
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Plot 318, Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya, 80500
Nearby
Leah's Designs
500 ft
Aman
500 ft
4Shore
500 ft
Beach
Manda Bay
1400 ft
Rift
1400 ft
Friday Mosque
1400 ft
Island
Shela, Lamu Island
1400 ft
Restaurants
Kijani Restaurant
700 ft
Restaurant
Stop Over Restaurant
700 ft
Restaurant
Kijani Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
900 ft
Kijani shella corniche path Kijani hotel on the seafront
Sea Suq
1100 ft
Restaurant
Luq Tabassam Cafe
1700 ft
Restaurant
Peponi
1800 ft
Restaurant
Getting around
City Centre
Lamu35 min  ·  1.8 mi
Airports
Lamu Airport (LAU)7 min  ·  2.8 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 12:00-20:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Banana House And Wellness Centre provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Dutch, Swahili
Number of rooms:
13

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 95 verified reviews
8.8/10
Great
92%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.5/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Location
9.0/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 206 reviews
8.8/10
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