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The Charming Lonno Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Reception
Suite, Sea Facing
Double Room, Tower | Terrace/patio
Grand Suite, Sea View | Living area
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Spa
The current price is AU$513
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

Room options

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Double Room, Tower

Double Room, Tower

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 72 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea Facing

Junior Suite, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 90 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 58 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Grand Suite, Sea View | Living area

Grand Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 130 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite, Sea Facing

Suite, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 95 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 133 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
Kanani Road, Watamu, 80202

What's nearby

  • Prawn Lake - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Watamu Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Ruins of Gedi - 21 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Malindi Beach - 26 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Marine Park - 27 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PilliPan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Licht Haus - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casa Tex Mex - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪crab shack - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Charming Lonno Lodge

Luxury boutique hotel near Ruins of Gedi
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Charming Lonno Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Lonno Lodge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, free bike hire and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lonno Lodge

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Colonial architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 98 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 14 February
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Does The Charming Lonno Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

As of 8 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charming Lonno Lodge on 21 July 2025 start from AU$512.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Charming Lonno Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Charming Lonno Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 98 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Charming Lonno Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watamu hotel is in a national park and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Ruins of Gedi.

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The Charming Lonno Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

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!

10/10

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

8/10

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

8/10

Our stay and the service was very great.

10/10

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+

10/10

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.

10/10

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!

10/10

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.