The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
Ranked in Best Luxury Hotels in Watamu
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Chic, airy rooms & suites in an upscale, castle-style hotel offering a restaurant & a pool.
Hosts Aldo and Silvia make you feel at home, and the rooms with ocean views are spacious, spotless, and beautifully designed. Grace and driver Nixon ensure you're cared for, food is specially prepared and delicious, and the e-bike tour and low tide walks are magical. This cliff-top Watamu lodge feels more like a home than a hotel.
Google reviews
- Be A.Google review · 11 Jan 2026
e Charming Lonno Lodge was just what we needed and it did not disappoint. We found it homely and welcoming when we first arrived. The staff are all amazing. Nixon our driver was ever so helpful from when we were picked up at the airport to when we wanted to go for sightseeing around Watamu. Grace made sure we received the best stay at Lonno. The staff were all attentive, kind and friendly. The rooms were nicely decorated, spacious, clean and with excellent views of the beach and ocean, we really enjoyed our rooms. Food was specially prepared and served with different dishes. There was no unnecessary noise so it was a relaxing experience for us.
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- Birte T.Google review · 3 Jan 2026
We had an absolutely excellent experience at The Charming Lonno Lodge. From the moment we arrived, Aldo and Silvia proved to be the perfect hosts, they are incredibly welcoming and make you feel like you're right at home. The service throughout the stay was top-notch and the hotel rooms are perfectly designed. A huge thank you to the owners and their outstanding team for their hospitality and for making this such a great stay. If you are visiting Watamu, I highly recommend this place.
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- NeomiGoogle review · 21 Sep 2025
Lonno Lodge is simply a dream – without doubt the most beautiful lodge I have ever visited. Everything is designed with so much love and attention to detail. The rooms are spacious, spotless, and beautifully decorated, and the entire property feels like a paradise. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, always making sure we felt comfortable and cared for. The food was absolutely fantastic – every meal was a highlight. Silvia and Aldo have truly created a unique oasis of relaxation. They are wonderful hosts who make you feel like a guest in their home rather than just a visitor at a hotel. Some of our favorite moments included the magical walks during low tide and the e-bike tour, which I can highly recommend. Silvia was always ready to help with anything – from restaurant or shopping recommendations to organizing snorkeling trips. Thank you for this unforgettable stay! We will definitely come back.
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- Bektas B.Google review · 20 Sep 2025
We had the best time at Lonno Lodge! The atmosphere is so peaceful, the rooms are beautiful and super clean, and the views are just breathtaking. The food was some of the best we’ve ever had on a trip, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home. You can really feel the personal touch in everything. Perfect spot to relax and recharge – we’ll definitely come back! Thank you Silvia & Aldo!!
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- Anna P.Google review · 14 Sep 2025
Our stay at the hotel was incredibly enjoyable. We felt comfortable under the care of Sylwia and Aldo, for which we sincerely thank them. They helped us organize our time and explore the surrounding attractions. The hotel is beautiful, situated on a cliff overlooking the ocean, with unique architecture using local materials. The pool is large. It recently opened a new spa.The food was delicious. This was our first time in Kenya and we traveled there with some concerns. The hotel has warm and friendly atmosphere that made us eager to return to the Charming Lonno Loge.
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Location
Kanani RD - Malindi - Kilifi District KE
Watamu
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