Banana House And Wellness Centre, Lamu
Overview
Located a mere 6 minutes' walk from Manda Bay, the 4-star Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel Lamu gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Located 1.9 miles from Lamu Old Town, this guest house features 13 rooms with views of the sea.
Location
The upmarket Baraka Gallery lies around 10 minutes' drive away, and Lamu Museum is approximately 15 minutes' drive from the hotel. Places of worship to visit 1.7 miles from the Banana House And Wellness Centre include Masjid Riyadha Mosque.
Guests can visit historical sights, including the squat castle "Lamu Fort", located within a 20-minute drive of this property, and learn more about Lamu.
For those traveling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
Guestrooms offer a patio and a seating area, along with a writing desk for guests' comfort. Rooms in Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel are fitted with a fridge and glassware. Extras include a hairdryer and bath sheets offered in the private bathrooms with a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet.
Eat & Drink
Kijani Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is situated just around the corner from this Lamu hotel.
Leisure & Business
The accommodation provides guests with yoga classes, as well as access to a wellness center. The Banana House And Wellness Centre Lamu offers a variety of sport activities including windsurfing, snorkeling, and fishing.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Snorkeling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Swahili Cooking Class
Join Friday Swahili dinner preparation with Lamu island cooks. Learn traditional techniques using local spices and organic ingredients.
Dhow Mangrove Excursion
Sail Halinisi dhow through mangrove forests to Manda Toto island. Includes snorkeling, swimming, and beach picnic.
Daily Yoga Sessions
Participate in yoga classes at the hall built around an acacia tree. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.
Shela Dunes Walk
Walk 7.5 miles of pristine beach and adjoining sand dunes. Ideal for early morning or sunset coastal exploration.
Location
Location Significance
Lamu Island's Banana House And Wellness Centre is near Lamu Fort, Lamu Old Town, and the National Museums of Kenya-Lamu Museum.
Cultural Neighborhood
The Lamu Old Town neighborhood is a historic area known for its narrow streets, traditional markets, and Swahili architecture.
Dining Options
Peponi Hotel Restaurant, Whispers Coffeeshop, and The Majlis Restaurant offer seafood, local coffee, and Italian cuisine.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants