EXPERIENCE KENYA
Welcome to The Charming Lonno Lodge, likely the best hotel in Watamu, family owned and managed on the coast of the Watamu Marine National Park, Kenya. What would like to experience during your holiday?
Swimming with Dolphins
Watching dolphins jump and play is always a unique and unforgettable experience. Get a boat,…
A Safari in Kenya at Tsavo East
Complete your beach stay with a 2 Days Safari at Tsavo East National Park. On…
a Traditional Dhow Cruise
Boarding a traditional Dhow and setting sail for a charming cruise is surely the most…
Sailing with the fishermen
From November to April, during the monsoon season when the sea is calm and the…
The Do-Nothing Tour
The “Otium Tour”. That’s right: spending the whole day laying around.
DINE BY THE STARS
THE FINEST CUISINE
With style, charme, flavours and the scents of Africa. A perfect mix of the best local natural ingredients with european cooking and traditional african dishes.
COCKTAIL, ANYBODY?
Conveniently located beside the restaurant and the swimming pool, the bar is always available for a drink or a snack. Did you ever had a Dawa?
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A superb relaxing stay in a stunning location My family and I spent one week at the exquisite Lonno Lodge. The rooms were beautifully decorated and spotless.... read moreMy family and I spent one week at the exquisite Lonno Lodge. The rooms were beautifully decorated and spotless. The swimming pool and restaurant and dining area were pristine, inviting and comfortable. Our children were in the swimming pool every day; and each day the meals served at lunch and breakfast were delicious and filling. We had so much choice and I loved that the food options were so personalised. I left Lonno Lodge feeling relaxed and very happy about our stay there. We did not have the opportunity to meet the owners as they had travelled during the time we stayed, but their team did a stellar job. Sincere thanks to all the staff including Michele, Grace, Janet, Irene, Raymond, Kevin, Christopher, Edward, Gideon, Mary, Catherine, Fredrick, Steve, (and those whose names I've forgotten), for making our stay so special! I would wholeheartedly recommend Lonno Lodge for a peaceful and gold star stay in Watamu. read less
Priscilla O23/07/2024European elegance on the Indian Ocean We stayed at this lovely place at the end of our safari - a perfect ending to a perfect... read moreWe stayed at this lovely place at the end of our safari - a perfect ending to a perfect trip thanks to Silvia and her very attentive staff. Between scuba diving visiting local markets and fine dining at lonno lodge what more is there to ask ? We could have stayed longer read less
TrailBlazer71859401/04/2024Magical Lonno I have been spending time at Lonno lodge quite regularly in the last few years, the work that Sylvia and... read moreI have been spending time at Lonno lodge quite regularly in the last few years, the work that Sylvia and Aldo did to make this hotel quiet, intimate and relaxing is mind blowing, the service is always on point, the place is just magical for anyone who’s looking for a quiet healthy getaway read less
yaniv s01/04/2024Picturesque villa stay. We arrived at this green oasis adjacent to the Indian Ocean after a dusty safari and were greeted with warmth... read moreWe arrived at this green oasis adjacent to the Indian Ocean after a dusty safari and were greeted with warmth and smiles and a cool drink.
This lovely lodge is private and located away from the hustle and bustle of Watamu. Rooms are beautifully appointed, clean, light. The pool and its environ is a mass of greenery and flowers.
The staff are very attentive and only happy to help with taxis, diving or shopping. Loved our visit with Sylvia and Aldo. Gracious hosts. read lessBromewood, flowers01/04/2024A secluded and charming hotel. This charming very small hotel is ideal for a quiet holiday but within easy reach of excellent restaurants nearby. The... read moreThis charming very small hotel is ideal for a quiet holiday but within easy reach of excellent restaurants nearby. The Italian owners Sylvia and Aldo as well as the manager are on hand to welcome you and make your stay a great experience which it was - nothing was too much trouble, we spent a lot of time going out in tuktuks and taxis which was all sorted by the hotel.
The food was good, the bedroom extremely comfortable and the pool was glorious. The sea is accessible during low tide with shoes. One of the many highlights was the excellent massage. Thank you for a lovely stay. read lesscaragh g01/04/2024Absolutely beautiful and charming place with wonderful warm welcome. . Absolutely beautiful and charming place. We were made to feel so welcome by the couple who run the hotel and... read moreAbsolutely beautiful and charming place. We were made to feel so welcome by the couple who run the hotel and all the staff were so delightful and helpful.
The design of the buildings, done by the Italian owners, is very attractive and the position looking out over the Indian ocean was dreamy.
We had a fabulous room high up in a tower and slept with the windows open allowing in a lovely cooling breeze from the ocean.
We wish we could have stayed longer but will definitely be back! read lessPJR13501/04/2024- What’s an incredible hotel with the most delicious food. From the moment to re arrived until we left we felt... read moreWhat’s an incredible hotel with the most delicious food. From the moment to re arrived until we left we felt very pampered and absolutely loved the setting. There is nothing which I would change and all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, especially Michele who even went out his way to come and play paddle with us, we very much looking forward to visiting again, and if in Watamu it is the place to stay!!! read lessAlex Austin31/03/2024
Tranquility at the Kenyan coast Lonno lodge is an excellent place for a get away but it also worked very well for us with plenty... read moreLonno lodge is an excellent place for a get away but it also worked very well for us with plenty of programme outside. The decor is very elegant and harmonius. The service is top- notch, tailored to each customer. We very much enjoyed the food because we love Italian cuisine and seafood. If you expect to have a vast sand beach this may not be your place but we enjoyed the natural and beautiful beach for swimming. The lack of air con in the room with 30 + temperature outside was not a huge issue for us as the fans compensated but may be an issue for some. read less
Antti K21/03/20245* boutique style hotel with the most friendly staff We had the most wonderful time at Lonno Lodge and I can highly recommend staying at this beautiful hotel. This... read moreWe had the most wonderful time at Lonno Lodge and I can highly recommend staying at this beautiful hotel. This is a very unique place, exceptionally well designed with great food. There are few rooms only making this feel like an intimate, cozy and familiar atmosphere. The rooms are extremely clean and well designed with nice private outdoor areas. Only a short distance to the pool and the private sea access. Overall, this was the best among 3 other hotels we stayed at during our stay in Watamu and the staff made this so special and we felt at home. read less
Mauritz Q18/03/2024
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BEST OF THE BEST 2023
The Charming Lonno Lodge is once again on top of Tripadvisor rankings winning the 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award.