Mangrove House

Ras Kitau, Manda Island, 80500 Lamu, Kenya – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>24</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
24 reviews

The location was epic and the staff were very friendly and prepared delicious food.

Stephen United Kingdom
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Mangrove House

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Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is available and Gallery Baraka is 2.2 mi away. Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a solar powered hot shower. All guest rooms have a desk. A continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Mangrove House offers a terrace. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodations. Popular points of interest near Mangrove House include Beach, Peponi Hotel, Jetty, Peponi Hotel - Start of ferry trip to Lamu Town and Yoga House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 full beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Lamu
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  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was epic and the staff were very friendly and prepared delicious food.”
  • Tamseela
    Kenya Kenya
    “The rooms were comfortable, the staff was very attentive”
  • Amparo
    Spain Spain
    “Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of...”

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
We are situated on Manda island, opposite Peponi Hotel and about a half hour boat ride from the airport. Flanked by old Baobab trees our Guesthouse gives right onto the beach while still maintaining privacy. If you are looking to relax, swim every day, enjoy good food, listen to birdsong, watch the sun set, the moon rise, go walking, sailing, explore the markets and buildings in the historic town of Lamu, unwind or just finish reading all those books you never finished, our Guesthouse rooms are the place for you. There are 2 guest rooms or you can rent the house as a whole. Our Guesthouse is set in the garden with trees to provide shade when needed. You can see the sun set every night and dine under the stars. You can visit Lamu by boat or enjoy a sunset sail in a traditional dhow. A perfect getaway! Please note - our place is run on solar power, as there is no power on the island or ground water, this means that the water pressure is not very strong and if it is cloudy or raining (which is rare!) there may be less hot water available. However the water is generally not very cold and makes for a refreshing shower at any time! We have free portable wifi but the WIFI networks are not 100% reliable on the island, so we recommend guests also have wifi on their phones.
Welcome to Mangrove House - we are excited to welcome you to our peaceful location and hope you will find it as relaxing and restorative as we do. We take sustainability seriously and as Manda has no power or water we use solar power and rain water - this does mean no air conditioning… so if you need A/C our place won’t work for you… but if you love the sea and nature you will feel right at home flanked my the ancient baobab trees
Lamu is one of the oldest towns in East Africa - built from old stone coral rock it was a key centre for the merchants of the spice trade and with its impressive architecture and cool narrow streets, still retains a lively and fascinating atmosphere. Shela to the south of Lamu, was an old fishing village and is still home to the traditional Swahili dhow fishing boats with their large white gaffe-rigged sails. Opposite Shela, lies Manda island with a its long beaches, sunset sails and Takwa ruins dating back to the 16th century. You can also enjoy a sundowner and food at Majlis Hotel a few minutes walk away from Mangrove House or cross the channel to the famous Peponi Hotel.
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Area info

Amenities of Mangrove House

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

Mangrove House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 13 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 13 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Mangrove House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property accepts payment via credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mangrove House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Mangrove House

  • The prices at Mangrove House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Mangrove House is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Mangrove House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • Mangrove House is 2.6 miles from the center of Lamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Mangrove House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Private beach area
    • Yoga classes

  • Room options at Mangrove House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Villa

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Mangrove House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.