Petley’s Inn Lamu Stone Town @ TOMASI Holidays Africa.
Petley's Inn is located in Lamu town directly on the seashore. The hotel comprises of 11 double rooms, build around a central courtyard with a swimming pool, and all rooms are all air-conditioned.
This hotel was founded in the 1940's by Percy Petley, and has been something of an institution in Lamu, centred around its popular bar and waterfront verandah.
Petleys Inn Lamu is the perfect place for an outgoing person who wants some fun. With music played loud and beer served per order, this is one stop place for people who want to taste the other part of Lamu.
Lined on the waterfront near the museum, Petley's Inn is furnished in authentic Lamu style with a blend of African and Arabic.
This beautiful and historical hotel was first opened in 1946 by Percy Petley who fell in love with Lamu whilst recovering from a safari accident (an Elephant stomped on him). This old, well-known hostelry is on the waterfront near the museum on the quay side, facing Manda Island.
Petley's Inn is steeped in Lamu tradition and is said to be the oldest hotel in Kenya, a delightful old building furnished in Lamu style with a blend of African and Arabic. Ornately carved wood, fascinating artifacts, verandahs and terrace come together to create a restful and stylish ambience.
Amenities at Petley's Inn include:
- Restaurant serving international cuisines & mouth watering sea food dishes
- Roof top bar
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Excursions to Nearby Islands & Lamu Stone-Town
- Sunbathing on the day beds Hang-mat-beds Water Sports
We provide Lamu Boat transfer service from the Manda airstrip Jetty or Mokowe Jetty across the sea to Petleys Inn located in Lamu Stone Town on Lamu Island. Please indicate if you require this convenient pre-booked Lamu speed boat or Arabic Dhow transfer service when booking your accommodation at Petleys Inn Lamu.
Rates at Petleys Inn Lamu based on a Double (2 people in room) on Bed & Breakfast are:
Shoulder season (1st April - 30th June 2012) Resident - Kshs. 9,150/= Non Resident US$ 127
Pre-peak season (1st July - 9th December 2012) Resident - Kshs. 9,150/= Non Resident US$ 127
Peak season (10th Dec 2012 - 7th January 2013) Resident - Kshs. 15,490/= Non Resident US$ 215
High season (8th Jan 2013 - 31st March 2013) Resident - Kshs. 9,150/= Non Resident US$ 127
Single room occupancy (one person in room) Peak Season (10th Dec 2012 - 7th January 2013)
Resident = Kshs. 11,025/= Non Resident US$ 105
Supplement For Xmas and New Year from 20th December 2010 To 4th January 2011 Kshs. 2,500/= applicable.
Children below 12 years sharing parents room are charged at 50% of above rates. Children below 12 years staying in their own room pay 75% of above rates.
Supplement during Easter (5th - 10th April 2012), Xmas (24th, 25th, 26th & 31st Dec 2012) and New Year's day (1st Jan 2013) will apply.
Rates subject to change without notice. However, rooms booked with a deposit or paid for in full will not be subject to any changes in rates.
A deposit of 50% towards your total bill for your stay at Petleys Inn Lamu is payable to tentatively confirm your accommodation. Your 50% deposit is payable either via Electronic Bank Fund Transfer (SWIFT EFT) or through the Western Union / Safaricom International Mobile Money Transfer service for overseas clients by using your credit card. Read details of the Western Union / Safaricom International Mobile Money Transfer service by clicking here.
If you reside or are already in Kenya, you can make your payment via Safaricom M-Pesa or direct bank deposit, details available upon request.
The balance of 50% is payable 14 days prior to your check-in date. If booking is made with less than 14 days to date of check-in, then full payment is applicable to confirm your booking.
However, the above accommodation booking criteria will not apply for clients checking in as from 10th December 2012 to 7th January 2013 when full payment is required prior to confirmation of your accommodation.
Upon receipt of your initial deposit, we will send you a Tentative Booking Confirmation Voucher, as an email attachment, which will also acknowldge receipt of your deposit and will show your check-in / check-out dates and room type booked. Upon receipt of your balance, we will send you a Booking Confirmation Voucher, as an e-mail attachment, and which you will present at the Petleys Inn Lamu reception desk upon arrival.
