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Fast facts

Check in from:		11:00
Check out before:		10:00
Pets		Pets allowed free of charge

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Spa
Restaurant
Shops
Snorkelling

More about Peponi Hotel

Peponi Hotel

Located in Lamu, Peponi Hotel is near the airport and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shela Beach and Manda Beach, while German Post Office Museum and Lamu Museum are cultural highlights. Old Mosque and Lamu Fort are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, snorkeling and water skiing adventures can be found near the property. At Peponi Hotel, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy sailing. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Peponi Hotel offers 28 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. The property is closed between April 21 and July 1.

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Group traveller

Comment: 12 Aug 2026

Stayed in: Aug 2026

The Peponi twenty years later

The Peponi is my favorite hotel in the world. Everything that I want in a hotel is here. Everything I don’t care about is not. I came here twenty years ago to almost the day and it was magical. I was a little worried on return it would feel changed, and not in a good way. My fears vanished as soon as I stepped off the boat. The food, staff, generosity, rooms…all even better. As someone who professionally studies culture for a living, they have caught lightning in a bottle and created something incredibly special. One thing I do know. It won’t be twenty years before I return again. The Peponi is heaven on earth for me, and if looking for the best experience hotel wise of food, service and a kind of chill ambiance that cannot be manufactured, it is well worth considering.
Couple

Comment: 14 Mar 2026

Stayed in: Apr 2025

Great

Lovely experience! The mu is a magical place! Peponi is excellent! Super comfortable rooms and great food! Perfect location! We will definitely return! I know Kenya well but Lamu is unique! Highly recommended

Hotel response

Comment: 17 Mar 2026

Dear Guest,
Thank you for the wonderful words.
We are delighted you enjoyed the magic of Lamu and felt comfortable with us at Peponi — it means a lot coming from someone who knows Kenya well.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Karibu Tena
Mustafa Lekishon
Couple

Comment: 21 Aug 2026

Stayed in: Aug 2026

Paradise

It is my second time I booked at peponi (last time it was 2001 if I am not mistaking), and I had few meals at the restaurant 3 years before while staying in another structure in sheila. The position is just perfect: Sheila (better than lamu), and on the South part of the city where is more windy and it is a bit cooler. Staff is super starting from management to waiters. Rooms are beaitiful. I suggest the ones un the upper side. The hotel in general is a dream of place. Important notice: high standards kept during years. I hope to have the possibility to come back soon..
Group traveller

Comment: 26 Jul 2026

Stayed in: Jul 2026

Where else would you stay if you want a hotel?

Not only is this the best hotel on the coast, it also has the best seafood restaurant in kenya. The staff are professionals, well trained, friendly. The rooms are awesome. The location in Sheila is perfect.

Hotel response

Comment: 28 Jul 2026

Dear Tod,
Thank you.
Praise like yours is both humbling and deeply encouraging.
What means the most is knowing you felt the warmth of our team and the spirit of Peponi.
We will be sure to share your kind words with everyone.
Until the tides bring you back to Lamu, your place by the sea will be waiting.
Karibu Tena
Mustafa Lekishon
Family traveller

Comment: 23 Jul 2026

Stayed in: Jul 2026

Peponi of the past

Peponi Hotel has the celebrity history, but the accommodation doesn’t match the experience you’d want to have.
It depends what you’re looking for - but the rooms are very basic, no AC, no hair dryer, hard beds, a rudimentary ceiling fan and well worn towels.
Food and service are ‘OK’.
Worth a visit to sit on the terrace for a sundowner, but Lamu has increasingly more options available for more comfortable places to stay for a few days.

Hotel response

Comment: 23 Jul 2026

Dear 919Bryony,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
We are sorry that Peponi wasn't quite the experience you were hoping for.
For over six decades, Peponi has remained true to the simple elegance and timeless character that have made it a favourite for generations of travellers.
While that style won't suit everyone's preferences, many guests come precisely for its authenticity, beachfront setting and relaxed hospitality.
Comfort is equally important to us. Having recently installed air conditioning in four of our Seafront Superior Rooms, we were pleased to offer you an upgrade to one during your stay. We appreciate and respect that you chose to continue with your travel plans.
Hair dryers are always available on request, and for guests who prefer a softer bed, mattress toppers are equally readily provided.
We are grateful for your feedback, and we sincerely wish you well in your travels.
Whether for a stay or simply a sundowner on the terrace, you will always be warmly welcomed back to Peponi.
Karibu Tena
Mustafa Lekishon

Excellent location

4.9

PW48+39F, Shela, 80500, Kenya|0.12 km from city centre

Check in and check out

Check in from:

11:00

Check out before:

10:00

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Pets

Pets allowed free of charge

Extra beds

Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.

Peponi Hotel: FAQs

Peponi Hotel is 0.1 km away from Shela city centre.
Peponi Hotel is in Shela, Kenya and is 0.1 km away from Shela city centre.
At Peponi Hotel you can check in from 11:00, and you'll need to check out before 10:00.
No, there isn't any parking available at Peponi Hotel. If you're looking for a hotel with space to park, simply filter by properties which have 'Parking' under 'Amenities' in the search results.
Yes, Peponi Hotel does have a restaurant.