Samaki House Lamu Shella Beach @ TOMASI Holidays Africa.
A unique Swahili Mansion....
Samaki House is a lovingly restored 300yr Arab Merchants Mansion - a beautiful and outstanding relic from when Lamu Town served as a wintering point for Arab trading Dhows.
The property overlooks the waterfront with its coming and goings of Sailing Dhows, and other watercraft. And its multiple roof terraces make great vantage points offering a panoramic sea view and overlooking the daily pedestrian activity in the street below whilst catching the cooling breezes.
This classic Mansion offers perfect spacious accommodation within its 380sqm on 4 floor levels for a family group, or can serve as an ideal retreat for a honeymoon stay.
Enjoy the purity and simplisitic richness of local life and enjoy the best of what is East African; appreciate another pace and another lifestyle.
The ambiance is that of a luxury home with many of the facilities of an hotel. Interiors are light and airey, and there are plenty of private places to retreat from the heat.
Two staff ensure that you have everything you need. A sailing Dhow or motorboat can be arranged for you for a daily trip to Shela beach.
We provide Lamu Boat transfer service from the Manda airstrip Jetty or Mokowe Jetty across the sea to Samaki House located in Lamu Shella 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 Samaki House Lamu Shella.
Rates at Samaki House Lamu Shella based on a Double (2 people in room) on Bed & Breakfast are:
Shoulder season (1st April - 30th June 2012) Resident - Kshs. 7,150/= Non Resident US$ 100
Pre-peak season (1st July - 9th December 2012) Resident - Kshs. 7,150/= Non Resident US$ 100
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
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 Samaki House 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 Samaki House Lamu Shella reception desk upon arrival.
