This hotel is in Lamu town and located directly on the seashore. It is one of the oldest hotels in Kenya.
This beautiful and historical hotel was first opened in 1946 by Percy Petley who fell in love with Lamu whilst recovering from a fatal safari accident (an Elephant stomped on him). This old, well-known hostelry is on the waterfront near the museum. It is steeped in Lamu tradition. The hotel has 11 rooms and a swimming pool on the first floor.
It has 11 rooms, which are air-conditioned and also a swimming pool. There is a roof top bar and a restaurant for serving seafood specialties.