A spectacular 5-bedroom house in one of the best positions on the island, Forodhani sits close to Peponi Hotel at the very start of the island’s wonderful 8-mile beach. Stylish, sought-after and with wonderful sea views, it is one of the loveliest places to stay on the Kenyan coast.
What’s included in this suite?
- An iconic private holiday home in a stunning waterfront location
- Set on the very eastern tip of the island with panoramic views across the Lamu channel
- Designed and built in airy and modern Swahili style
- 9 metre (30ft) elevated freshwater swimming pool
- Direct access to Shela beach and less than 100 metres from Peponi Hotel
- Seafront terrace and verandas and balconies with seating areas on all floors
- Five friendly full-time staff – including gourmet chef
- Sleeps 10 guests in 5 ensuite double bedrooms with air-conditioning
- Standard accommodation rate – Kes 90,000 per night
Accommodation and Facilities
- Five full-time staff and on-site manager
- Accommodation available for nannies or other staff nearby (at small extra cost)
Inside
- Kitchen, Dining Room
- Living Room, Covered Terraces
- Front and Rear Staircases
- 5 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 triple, 1 Master Bedroom with a small lounge with built-in bed and bar area -all ensuite with A/C
- Walled rooftop
- Wi-fi internet
- Plasma Screen TV
- DVD Player with selection of classic films
- Video Projector
- Hi Fi System with iPod bases
- Plentiful Solar Hot Water
Outside
- Freshwater Pool – 9m long x 2.65m wide x 2m deep
- Upper and Lower Garden Areas
- Seafront Terrace, Steps to Seafront
Forodhani House is situated on the seafront in Shela Village and sits on the very eastern tip of Lamu Island. The island’s main beach starts on Forodhani’s doorstep, Peponi Hotel is less than 50 metres away and all the other attractions of Shela are within moments of the house. Lamu Town is two miles north of Shela, and Manda Island and its airport are just a short boat ride away.
Lamu is best accessed by air and there are several scheduled flights per day to and from Nairobi. Some flights also arrive or depart via Malindi. Airlines serving Lamu include :
- Safarilink (from Wilson Airport) www.flysafarilink.com
- Jambo Jet (from JKIA) www.jambojet.com
- Skwyard Express (from Wilson Airport) www.skywardexpress.co.ke
Lamu Airstrip is situated on the next door Manda Island which is just a few minutes by boat from Lamu Town and Shela Village.
Self-Catering Accommodation Rates
- Minimum stay – 3 nights
- Maximum occupancy – 11 guests (no more than 10 adult guests)
Standard Season Rates (4th Jan to 23rd April, 1st July to 18th Dec)
- Resident – Kes 90,000 per night
- Non-resident – $800 per night
- Minimum stay over Easter, July & August – 7 nights
- Minimum stay from 1st to 12th December – 5 nights
Low Season Rates (24th April to 30th June)
- Resident – Kes 80,000 per night
- Non-resident – $700 per night
- Minimum stay – 3 nights
Christmas & New Year – 19th Dec to 3rd Jan
- $1,600 per night
- Minimum stay over Christmas and New Year – 14 nights
- Minimum stay over either Christmas or New Year – 10 nights
- Additional person above 10 pax – Kes 5000 resident / US$50 non-resident per night
Stays are on ‘self catering’ basis including the services of the chef and team of house staff
Check in from 3pm, Check out by 10am
Maximum occupancy – 11 guests (no more than 10 adult guests)
The owners require all adult guests to sign an indemnity / disclaimer form on arrival
These rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 3rd January 2027
Please contact us to make a booking
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