Likely The Best Lodge in Watamu

A delightful haven. e spent 4 post-safari nights at The Charming Lonno Lodge in February 2020. What a perfect place to relax... read moree spent 4 post-safari nights at The Charming Lonno Lodge in February 2020. What a perfect place to relax and enjoy the super rooms, wonderful pool and generous Italian cuisine provided by Aldo and Silvia. Aldo designed the whole site and created a peaceful haven including the garden with its many paths to swinging day beds under thatched roofs. The main building is a delightful thatched cathedral housing the small bar and restaurant and more sofas in which to pass the day. Beach walks to the nearby town and islands at low tide are a must. The staff and very friendly and proud of both the Lodge and their country. We shall return! More read less

This place is incredible.... We stayed at Lonno Lodge on the final three nights of our honeymoon and it was without question one of... read moreWe stayed at Lonno Lodge on the final three nights of our honeymoon and it was without question one of the highlights of the trip.

It is difficult to try to sum up just how beautiful this place is. The location is fantastic, a striking combination of the wild surroundings of waves and rock paths to the beach but with stunningly beautiful buildings and an attention to detail in design (both architectural and interior) that in my experience is up there with the finest in Kenya, if not East Africa. Silvia, Aldo and all of their team offer the highest calibre of service, effortlessly providing that almost impossible to achieve balance of attentiveness and genuine care for their guests but without fuss.
We expected to want to visit the other restaurants and locations of watamu but found we could not bring ourselves to leave - the food was simply exceptional.

We will be visiting again, and I could not recommend it highly enough to others. More read less

Love Lonno Lodge! I had a great time at Lonno Lodge for a quick weekend getaway. Lonno is located on the outskirts of... read moreI had a great time at Lonno Lodge for a quick weekend getaway. Lonno is located on the outskirts of Watamu making it ideal for a quiet, relaxing stay. The service is friendly, professional, and genuine. The grounds and hotel itself are clean and beautiful. The authentic Italian cuisine inspired by the coastal surroundings is fresh and every meal is delicious. Plus, the bartender makes great cocktails.

Aldo and Silvia are hands on and kind to assist wherever necessary. It was a pleasure to meet and get to know them.

Highly recommend doing the 2 hour walk at low tide to Watamu town via the water/reef. Get to see some fish, birds and marine life.

Would highly recommend staying here for a luxurious and comfortable stay. Only wish I could’ve stayed longer! read less

Superb in every sense Silvia and Aldo are perfect hosts. This dreamy oasis is incredible. We had a family of five, including... read moreSilvia and Aldo are perfect hosts. This dreamy oasis is incredible. We had a family of five, including two teenagers and grandparents. It is the perfect spot to unwind after a safari or to take a break from work. The rooms are large and comfortable with all the amenities one needs, including as much drinking water as you want. The meals -- wow -- simply incredible. We were truly spoiled for a week. The staff are so friendly and attentive. We planned this trip over a year ago and Silvia was so responsive and warm, making us feel welcome and excited to visit in every communication. And the welcoming once we were in Watamu was as if I had known her for a long time. Can't say enough about how wonderful the Lonno Lodge is and how special you feel when there. Oh....and I didn't even talk about the hanging beds (think hammocks but with full beds) that overlook the cliffs and reefs, the refreshing pool, the walks along the reefs at low tide, and the candle lit dinners. Amazing. thank you, Silvia and Aldo. We cant wait to come back. More read less

A liitle gem to stay at We found this place on the internet and are always a bit worried as to what we will find.
we needn't... read moreWe found this place on the internet and are always a bit worried as to what we will find.
we needn't have been.
This is a most charming boutique hotel built by Sylvia and Aldo (a retired architect) some ten years ago. It is just wonderfully done, off the beaten track and the perfect hideaway to recharge the batteries.
We booked for a week over new year and had the tower room. To sit on the upper terrace with views over the Indian Ocean in the evening was magical. You had better like staircases though!
The rooms have everything you need including a tv which wasn't used and are well kitted out with a lovely bathroom.
Would have loved a bit of aircon but the breeze is always there and each room has fans so not essential.
We had booked breakfast and dinner and the food ws excellent but you had better like fish!
A very speical thank you to Sylvia and Aldo for making this a wonderful stay. More read less

The best place on the entire Kenyan Coast This was the second time I’ve stayed at the Lonno Lodge and I am already looking forward to my next... read moreThis was the second time I’ve stayed at the Lonno Lodge and I am already looking forward to my next visit. It really is perfect and I mean that. You get an overwhelming sense of peace and calm when you arrive. The beautiful pool looks over sea, which is so close you can fall asleep feeling the breeze and listening to the waves. You are treated to four course evening meals which you can’t wait for as everything is fresh and homemade. The hosts (the lovely Silvia and her husband) make you feel so welcome as do all the staff. It’s total bliss. I highly recommend you go as soon as possible. I guarantee you will be back. More read less

A little touch of paradise! We were lucky to return to this oasis on the outskirts of Watamu. Sylvia and Aldo were as welcoming and... read moreWe were lucky to return to this oasis on the outskirts of Watamu. Sylvia and Aldo were as welcoming and hospitable as ever. Not only are the rooms and public areas beautiful but I love the gardens which are small but packed with gorgeous flowers and plants. An air of relaxation and calm pervades the lodge. There are no signs saying Don’t Do This it is like staying with friends. Food quality remains high and creative with plenty of seafood on the menu. Sylvia is a master at problem solving. When we couldn’t get into anywhere decent to eat in town on New Year’s day a quick call to her and she arranged a simple late lunch for us back at the ranch.
We enjoyed early morning yoga on the delightful open air studio overlooking the Indian Ocean,a fabulous way to start the day and arranged by yes,you’ve guessed Sylvia! On New Year’s Day we were treated to a day’s excursion on an old dhow which was dreamy. We got to swim with dolphins, snorkel in the ocean and cruise down the mangrove creek in perfect sunshine.
Returning to Lonno lodge each day is fantastic and I recommend anyone looking for rest, relaxation and luxury to spend a few days here it certainly is a touch of paradise on earth. More read less

Heaven on earth! The Lonno Lodge is a wonderful place! Silvia and Aldo created a most beautiful resort for a limited number of... read moreThe Lonno Lodge is a wonderful place! Silvia and Aldo created a most beautiful resort for a limited number of people. Its location near the beach is perfect. Rooms are spacious and beautiful. Garden and pool are incredible, the staff is very friendly and always trying to help. But most important: Silvia is 'omnipresent' and always busy helping people with special food requests, planning trips, advising on the African lifestyle... read less

Just from few meters above the sea level (idian ocean) lies this,magnificient and exceptional (Home for all)The charming Lonno lodge,... read moreJust from few meters above the sea level (idian ocean) lies this,magnificient and exceptional (Home for all)The charming Lonno lodge, if you visited this paradise, am sure you lucks the words enough to describe this stunning, amazing and chamming logde in the univers.....what more can i say? I was beyond the capacity of happiness to be here..The charming lonno lodge,a one 100% guranteed satisfaction read less