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The Charming Lonno Lodge

Watamu, Kilifi North

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 2.7 km to Watamu Beach

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 3.4 km to Bio-Ken Snake Farm

Comfy place to relax and rechargePamper yourself with a sauna.

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 13 reviews

5.0/53 Mar 2026

EUAN • Couple Trip

Lonno Lodge is a wonderful, peaceful small boutique hotel with ocean views, a large pool and delicious food. The staff were always very friendly and helpful. There are nearby restaurants/clubs with sandy beaches.

5.0/517 Nov 2024

Nicola • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/59 Jan 2022

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/510 Sep 2021

Ravi • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/528 Dec 2018

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

5.0/523 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

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.

5.0/510 Aug 2011

Lester • Couple Trip

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+

5.0/511 Mar 2011

Brian

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.

5.0/58 Mar 2011

Silvia

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!

5.0/519 Jan 2011

Gerry

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.

4.0/525 Feb 2016

Ndieme Ouleye • Couple Trip

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

4.0/531 Jan 2013

Nicolas

Our stay and the service was very great.

4.0/515 Apr 2012

Karen

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!

Popular Facilities

Swimming Pool

WiFi

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Spa

Airport Transfer

24-hour Front Desk

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Windsurfing

Hiking

Diving

Sailing

Garden

Snorkeling

Pool Umbrellas

Snack Bar/Deli

On Private Beach

Children's Pool

Public Facilities

Library

Vending Machine

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Luggage Storage

Express Check-in

24-hour Front Desk

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Express Check-out

Hotel Safe

Multilingual Staff

Concierge Services

Other Facilities

BBQ Facilities

Food & Drinks

Water Dispenser

Health & Beauty

Spa

Sauna

Steam Room

Info

No Elevators

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Bicycle Rental

Tours/Ticket Assistance

Shuttle Service

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Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Kanani Road, Watamu, KE

Nearby Destinations

All distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.

Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in11:00 AM-5:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

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.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

About The Charming Lonno Lodge

The Charming Lonno Lodge Location
When you stay at The Charming Lonno Lodge in Watamu, you'll be on the waterfront, you'll be a short 15-minute drive from Ruins of Gedi. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Watamu Beach and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Prawn Lake.

The Charming Lonno Lodge Facility and Service
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

The Charming Lonno Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Lonno Lodge, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 - Tue, 28 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children