Peponi

“Peponi hotel has been owned and operated since the dawn of time by Lars and Carol and is a true reflection of their warmth and hospitality. From a few simple rooms set by the calm waters of the bay it has grown into an intimate hotel. The rooms have been designed with the island's Arab heritage in mind. With the romantic pool dining area being perfect for honeymooners; Arab ruins gently lit by the flicker of candles, and the popular fisherman’s bar, Peponi hotel has something to offer all. This has rightly been the place to stay in Lamu for the last decade - great levels of service in beautiful surroundings.”

 

Written by Marc Harris, Tanzania Odyssey

• Outdoor dining
• Rooms with balcony/terrace
• Car not required
• No cars allowed on the island.
• Bar
• Towelling robes
• Safe

• Sit-out Terrace
• Garden
• Swimming Pool
• Small pool overlooking the sea
• Restaurant
• Four poster beds
• Child friendly

• Sailing
• Guests can explore the archipelago under sail in a traditional Lamu or Mozambique style dhow.
• Snorkelling
• Lamu archipelago offers some of Kenya’s best snorkelling, after which guests can enjoy a picnic breakfast or lunch on the beach.
• Local markets
• Discover the Lamu Old Town on foot or by donkey (no cars on the island) and pick up some real treasures.
• Other Activities
• Guests can take part in the wonderful beach donkey racing, great fun and more difficult than you think!
• Hotel Entertainment
• The hotel bar is a gathering place for locals and tourists alike, always full of cheer and characterful people.

• Fishing
• Peponi’s deep sea fishing boat 'Little Toot' with its experienced crew offers some of the best sports fishing in East Africa.
• Great walks
• Peponi is situated at one end of the spectacular twelve kilometre Shela Beach on the Indian Ocean.
• Watersports
• The hotel has equippment for windsurfering, sailing Mirror and Lasers, wake boarding, body boarding, donuting and water skiing.
• Wildlife Area
• Lamu Marine Conservation Trust was started by Peponi Hotel in 1992 and works to save baby turtles and deliver them to the sea.

“Pepponi is simple, fresh, cheerful and everything about it is totally original and genuine - no frozen foods here, nor frozen smiles.”