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The Charming Lonno Lodge

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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.

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
The current price is $313
$369 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bench, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Double Room, Tower

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

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a hanging canopy, a mirror, and a piano.

Junior Suite, Sea Facing

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with shutters, and a stone wall.

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, desk

Deluxe Tower Room Ocean Front

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Sea Facing

A room with a bed, a television, a decorative lamp, and a stone wall.

Deluxe Room, Sea Facing

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

View all photos for Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

A neatly made bed with a white bedspread and a black and white patterned throw. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp beside the bed.

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

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

View all photos for Grand Suite, Sea View

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to another level.

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, desk

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • 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
  • Prawn Lake - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mida Creek - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 20 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Malindi Beach - 27 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yummy Dishes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Isla Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Willy Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hemingways Bar - ‬8 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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