Peponi is unique. The team and their dogs are wonderful and the unspoilt Shela beach is fantastic for long walks. more

Nothing in Lamu compares with staying at the Peponi. It was like a Rics cafe of Casablanca. And the staff are amazing. Lars and Carol, the owners are great. Margot and Ruth do an amazing job. And everyone loves Charles the bartender. Have traveled the world and staying at this hotel for 10 days was a truly fabulous experience. Loved... more

A wonderful, relaxing experience. Tony Roberts,Cambridge 12th February 2009 I am amazed and perplexed at reading some of the spiteful comments contained in recent reviews. We have just returned from our 2nd stay in Peponi and expect to visit on many more occasions. The setting is lovely and it is hard to better the sunrise over the water and Manda... more

We have stayed at Peponi on several occasions over the years and I am a little surprised by some of the vehemence in some recent reviews. I guess the most important fact in my opening is that we have returned on many trips. On each of those trips we invariably meet other guests who do the same as us, returning... more

There is much that is excellent about the Peponi hotel. So let's run through that before we look at what is not so great. First of all, the Peponi is an institution on Lamu - THE place to stay and dine. Even if you choose to stay elsewhere, chances are that you'll end up at the Peponi if you tend... more

Some of the recent reviews are a bit harsh! Peponi is on the expensive side but there are lots of wealthy visitors and limited other options at this level so they are able to command a high price. Rooms are large, reasonably stylish and comfortable. It is worth paying extra for a superior room overlooking the ocean as these come... more

While the decor is faded and the grounds are a bit chaotic for the price, the views are spectacular and the service great. We had a superior room right on the ocean which is worth the extra. The ocean is literally right outside the window. The food, however, was only mediocre and v. expensive, a stark contrast to some of... more

My friends and I went here for New Years Eve dinner. One of the owners of the hotel was berating her staff in front of the guest, while her husband was staggering around, so drunk he could barely stand. After dinner the drunk owner of the hotel came up behind my sister in law and tried to kiss her while... more

We stayed elsewhere in Lamu, but went to Peponi for lunch to see what the fuss was about. Service was very friendly. There was a mistake in our bill, and they corrected it promptly. The architecture has a lot of character, so it would definitely photograph well. However, you can tell it has not been maintained well, nor is it... more