Ttunu House

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 2153 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

About this property

Historic Setting: Ttunu House Lamu Town is situated in Lamu, housed in a historic building. The property offers sea views and a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the villa. Comfortable Accommodation: The villa features family rooms, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, balcony, and outdoor dining area. Nearby Attractions: Located a 2-minute walk from the 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 200 metres from Lamu Museum, the property is also close to Lamu Fort and Gallery Baraka.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Activities:

    • Beach

    • Swimming Pool

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebekka
    Austria Austria
    “We stayed at Ttunu House in January 2025, and it was simply incredible! The house is beautiful, lovingly restored, and tastefully furnished. There is truly not a single thing to complain about! The Ttunu House team—Cornelius, Stephen, and...”
  • Okendo
    Kenya Kenya
    “The host organised for transport to pick us up from Lamu Airport.”
  • Kathleen
    Ireland Ireland
    “Super clean and beautiful house in the heart of Lamu, you are closed to the port and the main street. A few minutes away from the fort. It is super accessible! On top of that the staff is great with a really detailed attention in keeping the...”
  • Maria
    Portugal Portugal
    “After a slight misunderstanding as to the day or arrival, Elizabeth and Cornelius promptly managed to solve the issue and pick us up and have the house ready for us. The staff was always courteous and available to help us. Steven, the cook, cooked...”
  • Abigail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Gorgeous house with spacious rooms! We were a group of friends and had a great time relaxing around the pool and enjoying the wonderful hospitality of the house management. The interiors were absolutely stunning and very comfortable. The meals...”
  • Małgorzata
    Poland Poland
    “Podobało nam się wszystko! Sterylnie czysto, uprzejmość Corneliusa i Stevena... Czuliśmy się znakomicie. Otoczeni życzliwością i zaopiekowani. Cudownie spędzony czas. Mam nadzieję wrócić tam jeszcze nie raz.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ttunu House Ltd

Company review score: 10Based on 11 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Ttunu House is situated in Lamu Town, a world heritage site, with views over the Manda Channel and the town’s sky line. The house has been recently and beautifully renovated, combining of authentic Swahili methods of construction with modern details. Ttunu House is a historic, merchant’s town mansion dating from 1740. Historic detailing mixes with modern luxury. Beautiful patios and roof terraces let you enjoy the breeze, the sun, and the stars. An oasis of tranquillity in the heart of Lamu.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Ttunu House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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