Wildebeest Hostel

4.3(23 reviews)

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A beautiful building just steps from Lamu's old town with rooftop views of the sea and medina. Joshua and Kahindi are superb hosts who explain everything on arrival and set you up with a full kitchen, bedroom, and multiple terraces to enjoy.

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Wildebeest Hostel is located at PWJ2+HM9, Lamu, Kenya, Lamu, Lamu.

Wildebeest Hostel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews.

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Joshua is the sweetest host you can have! His place is situated very close to the ferry, just few steps from the old town. He explains everything to you once you arrive. If you book for a night ( like...

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Martha Pearce

7 months ago

We loved our stay at Wildebeeste! The location was perfect, close to everything we needed, and the building itself is incredible - we especially loved the views of the town and sea from the rooftop te...

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D M

10 months ago

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay… Joshua and Kahindi are superb hosts, and the building itself is a work of art… we had a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and terrace and another full roof...

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Liz Wiznerowicz

2 years ago

It’s an amazing place to stay the price. I’m giving 5 stars but you should be aware there is not some of the things you might expect like air conditioning or hot shower. What you can expect is a singu...

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Janet

4 years ago

We can highly recommend Wildebeeste Lamu to every traveller on a budget. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and arranged pick up for us from the airport. Our room was very spacious and clean...

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