The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Boutique Hotel on a private beachfront in Watamu, Kenya

Beachfront Location & Eco-Design

The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu sits on a private beach area with direct access to the Indian Ocean and views of Watamu Marine National Park. The hotel was built using ancient materials and techniques to minimize environmental impact, including an onsite desalination system and solar panels. Guests can walk the reef during low tide or relax on sun loungers by the saltwater swimming pool.

Rooms & Suites

The property has only four rooms and five suites, each with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and ocean views. The top-tower room offers a private roof terrace with day bed for watching sunrise and sunset over the Indian Ocean. The family suite accommodates up to five guests with a spacious layout close to the pool and lobby.

Dining Experience

The hotel's restaurant serves a daily changing four-course dinner menu with African, French, and Italian cuisines, focusing on locally caught seafood and fresh ingredients. Breakfast options include continental, American, and buffet styles, and guests can order from an à la carte menu for lunch. The bar offers wines and champagnes paired with snacks and special diet menus upon request.

Wellness & Recreation

Guests have access to a hammam, sauna, steam room, and spa facilities where massages are offered in an ocean-facing spa room. The hotel provides snorkeling, diving, fishing, and water sport equipment on site, plus bicycle and e-bike rentals for exploring Watamu. Yoga classes, personal training, and walking tours of the local culture are available through the concierge.

Guest Services & Transport

The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu Watamu Kenya offers a private helipad, airport shuttle service, and exclusive VIP transport for guests arriving or departing. A 24-hour front desk provides concierge, currency exchange, and tour desk services to arrange safaris, snorkeling trips, and dhow cruises. Babysitting, grocery deliveries, packed lunches, and room service are available for added convenience.

• Beachfront: Private beach area with reef access at low tide
• Rooms: 4 rooms and 5 suites, including top-tower with roof terrace
• Dining: 4-course dinner menu that changes daily, Italian and Kenyan cuisine
• Wellness: Hammam, sauna, steam room, ocean-facing massage room
• Activities: Snorkeling, diving, e-bike rentals, yoga classes, walking tours
• Transport: Private helipad, airport shuttle, VIP car service
• Recognition: TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Hotels