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Hotel Description

5-star beachfront hotel near Ruins of Gedi

Beachside getaway

At this Watamu hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Ruins of Gedi and 9 miles (15 km) of Watamu Marine National Park. Arabuko Sokoke Forest is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away.

Poolside dining

A private beach and an outdoor pool are featured at this luxury hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and airport shuttle. Enjoy a meal from the restaurant and perks like free cooked-to-order breakfast and free self parking.

Deluxe Room, Sea Facing

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$285* Per night/room Apr 1 - Apr 2

Executive Room, Sea Facing

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, Sea Facing

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Double Room, Tower

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite, Sea Facing

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

About the The Charming Lonno Lodge

Location Kanani Road, Watamu, 80202

Property Features

Walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the hotel's beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at The Charming Lonno Lodge like 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 spa 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)
  • Staff is 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Private balcony
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Lonno Lodge - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

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

  • Swedish massage
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 11 AM
  • Check-in time ends at 5 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

The Charming Lonno Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.