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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
Front of property
Double Room, Tower | Terrace/patio
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • On private beach
  • Spa
The current price is AU$516
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Explore the area

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Kanani Road, Watamu, 80202
  • Place, Watamu Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Prawn Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruins of Gedi
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Malindi (MYD)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Sea Facing

Suite, Sea Facing

Highlights

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

Deluxe Tower Room Ocean Front

  • Sleeps 2

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 58 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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 Twin Beds

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Interior

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Top Tower Room, Sea Front

  • Sleeps 2

Grand Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Watamu

A luxury stay in Watamu awaits you at The Charming Lonno Lodge. You'll be 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Ruins of Gedi. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Lonno Lodge, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, kids' swimming pool, free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 5-property class Watamu hotel, you'll find Watamu Beach.

What's nearby

  • Watamu Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Prawn Lake - 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

  • ‪Gk Palms Bar Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papa Remo Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Vizi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goshen Cafe & Butchery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Non Solo Padel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Charming Lonno Lodge

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the hotel's beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at The Charming Lonno Lodge such as an outdoor pool, a children's pool and complimentary bicycles.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Colonial hotel also offers a hot tub, a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Watamu hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Charming Lonno Lodge offers 8 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 5-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include Swedish massages and massages.

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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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Charming Lonno Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 14 February, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Is parking available at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Yep, The Charming Lonno Lodge has a free self car park.

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

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charming Lonno Lodge on 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$515.89, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Charming Lonno Lodge?

The closest beach to The Charming Lonno Lodge is Watamu Beach (6.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like Swedish massages.

Does The Charming Lonno Lodge have a pool?

The Charming Lonno Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

The Charming Lonno Lodge features a private beach, an outdoor pool and free pool cabanas.

What makes The Charming Lonno Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and ocean-view dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Charming Lonno Lodge.

Does The Charming Lonno Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

The Charming Lonno Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection

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

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2022 Start

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 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best holiday

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 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Very Special Place

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 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 Good

Ndieme Ouleye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very welcoming place to stay!

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

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

Our stay and the service was very great.

8/10 Good

Karen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquility at Lonno Lodge

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 Excellent

Lester, Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautifully secluded

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 Excellent

Brian, Leeds UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

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 Excellent

Gerry, Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical Place

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.

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great expectations!

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!