The Charming Lonno Lodge

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Beachfront sanctuary in Watamu

Waves crash against the private beach steps from the dream-like pool with thoughtful seating areas. Ocean-view dining offers local and international cuisine with panoramic vistas. Guests unwind in the hot tub or enjoy cocktails at the poolside bar while attentive staff anticipate every need.

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bench, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Double Room, Tower

  • Sea view
  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a hanging canopy, a mirror, and a piano.

Junior Suite, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with shutters, and a stone wall.

Suite, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a television, a decorative lamp, and a stone wall.

Deluxe Room, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a white bedspread and a black and white patterned throw. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp beside the bed.

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Sea view
  • 1432 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A cozy room with a wooden bench, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to another level.

Grand Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Watamu, The Charming Lonno Lodge is in a national park and on a private beach. Ruins of Gedi is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Watamu travel guide
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Kanani Road, Watamu, 80202

What's nearby

  • A beach with a thatched umbrella, wooden lounge chairs, and a clear blue sea.
    Watamu Beach
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • High resolution panorama - Ruins of ancient city Gede in African jungle. Watamu, Kenya.
    Malindi Beach
    27 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Ruins of Gedi
    20 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Silversands Beach
    32 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Mambrui Beach
    45 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    156 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7 Vizi Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Isla Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Hemingways Bar
    8 min drive
  • Wasafi Swahili Dishes
    6 min drive
  • Papaya Beach Bar
    6 min drive

About this property

The Charming Lonno Lodge

  • Luxury boutique hotel near Ruins of Gedi
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Charming Lonno Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a Swedish massage. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Lonno Lodge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Limo/town car service, free bicycle rentals, and express check-out
    • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and beach towels
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Balconies, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Charming Lonno Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charming Lonno Lodge on Nov 26, 2026 start from CA $423, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Charming Lonno Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at The Charming Lonno Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Charming Lonno Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 98 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Charming Lonno Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watamu hotel is in a national park and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Ruins of Gedi.

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Reviews

The Charming Lonno Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lonno Lodge is a wonderful, peaceful small boutique hotel with ocean views, a large pool and delicious food. The staff were always very friendly and helpful. There are nearby restaurants/clubs with sandy beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfection

This lodge was just perfect for my solo weekend. The team are so helpful and friendly and everything was organised so well. The pool is a dream as well as the seating areas and so much thought has been put into the design.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

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Very welcoming place to stay!

Excellent customer service. Sylvia was very kind and accommodating during our entire stay!
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10/10 Excellent

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Best holiday

It was the most comfortable location. The views are awesome and the location is super quiet. The hosts are just amazing and you feel like you are at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquility at Lonno Lodge

An exclusive enclave from local poverty, Lonno is the ideal retreat from reality. Spotless and impeccably run by a husband and wife team, it boasts superb service and exquisite food (although perhaps a bit too much of the latter as felt our waistlines expand daily!). We were there at the very end of the season and almost had the hotel to ourselves. The surroundings are gorgeous and the architecture of the hotel is reminiscent of the intricate network of an ancient Arabic village. Our room was a large, airy duplex suite which would have benefited from air conditioning, given the extreme heat and humidity. Having said this though, it was liberating to sleep with all the doors and windows wide open. Mosquitoes were non-existent. The swimming pool was beautiful and there was easy access to the tidal flats in front of the hotel at low tide. The children loved exploring this area and discovering coral, crabs and other sea creatures. The hotel provided suitable footwear for such excursions, which was invaluable. While management was readily available when we needed them, they were not proactive in terms of promoting local activities or excursions. We felt we had to tease information out of them, but once this was done, their guidance proved very reliable. For a fee, the hotel offered air-conditioned transport to local airports and attractions. Unusually, there was not one single sign of written information or communication anywhere in the entire hotel complex. Coming from the over-controlling UK environment, we were surprised to find no paperwork in the room, fire information, or even a sign to the bar! In a way this was refreshing and we felt our hosts were overly keen not to state the obvious. We had slight security concerns before our trip, but once there, could not have felt safer. Not a single pirate! Our stay was very comfortable, utterly delicious, and our every need was provided for. Silvia and Aldo run a very tight ship and are to be commended for their service and style. We would not hesitate to recommend Lonno Lodge to friends. Asante sana Lonno Lodge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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2022 Start

Lonno is a wonderful place to enjoy a much deserved holiday. The owners and staff go out of their way to make you feel you need to extend your stay! A charming place indeed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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A Very Special Place

The Charming Lonno Lodge is one of the best places I have ever stayed. It’s so peaceful and laid back, but with incredible service from Sylvie and Aldo and their amazing staff. It is very comfortable in the rooms too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful small hotel outside the main village. Great pool and excellent food. If you do not like big modern hotels, this is for you. Silvia and her husband are stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very nice stay

Our stay and the service was very great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautifully secluded

Great place to stay. Expensive, but if money is not a problem then I highly recommed staying here. Small and personal. The owners are hands on. The staff are friendly and attentive. The rooms are nice. The food is outstanding. Is away from the main part of Watamu so it is secluded and quiet. If you so desire, you can walk to the main shops along the beach. Great view. A+
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended

This is a fantastic hotel, designed by the Italian owners and closely watched over by them. The staff also are very polite and helpful. The rooms are actually like small houses with kitchen and large fridge where you are only charge normal prices for the drinks used. Some people might think that it is too quiet, but the service and facilities are excellent.
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10/10 Excellent

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Great expectations!

Had a lovely time at Lonno Lodge! Mkt trevligt par som driver hotellet och som gör vistelsen mer än behaglig. Suveränt poolområde och relaxavdelning. Genomtänkta och strukturerade rum. Behaglig atmosfär!
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10/10 Excellent

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Magical Place

Lonno Lodge is a beautiful place where it is possible to spend time just relaxing by the pool in front of the ocean, venture out for beach and water activities or visit the nearby town and other interesting sites in the area. The staff was friendly and helpful while the owners interacted with the guests and offered advice on how to get around and on what to do in the area. They also organized trips by jeep and boat to local places of interest. The overall feeling is that of visiting friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023