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Baytil Ajaib

Lamu Town, Lamu Island, Kenya
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Baytil Ajaib
Ranked #3 of 11 hotels in Lamu Island
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Nairobi
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Lamu island offers nice restaurants and beaches, but the real attraction is the history and culture of this World Heritage Site. My apartment was painstakingly restored, beautifully furnished and exceedingly comfortable. Malik is a wealth of information and great fun. I will be back.

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Santorini, Greece
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17 hotel reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013 via mobile

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and enjoyed to the maximum. Malik and Norbert are wonderful hosts. We had an amazing room with wonderful terrace. The food, service, breakfast and the company was great. Thank you Malik for making our stay so lovely and memorable. You made our Lamu stay unforgettable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. THE BEST PLACE TO STAY.

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Callaway, Minnesota
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012

I spent 9 fantastic days at Baytil Ajayib and it was truly magical. Malik was such a wonderful host always making sure all expectations were met and often exceeded. The location was perfect, just a short little walk from the waterfront thru the intriguing walkways in the old town of Lamu. No cars, buses, or taxis and only the braying... More

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Kigali, Rwanda
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

This B&B is a large, renovated, traditional Lamu home with four separate apartments - each with its own outdoor sitting areas and day beds. Very private and furnished with rich mahogany antiques, fantastic limestone etchings, and handmade carpets, it feels like a trip back in time. The ocean breeze cools the rooms wonderfully and in the evening it is lovely... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2012

i stayed in Baytil Ajayib with my love and it was soo lovely! Malik was a wonderful host. the place is like straight out of an Arabian movie . staying with malik you get the all the stories and history of Lamu. our last night Malik made us the lamu drink of choice called Dawa in swahili meaning medicine made... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012

It was a perfect ending for me and my sister after a long safari trip to stay at Baytil Ajaib. I knew I was going to have a great time at the place the minute I walked into this beautiful house, and I did. Malik is a wonderful host that anyone could have asked for, every night we would go... More

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Biarritz, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

I am so horribly late with this review and I am absolutely ashamed of myself for it! I stayed at the lovely Baytil Ajaib in August 2011 for just about a week. I can honestly say that it was the BEST hotel experience that I have ever had. From the warm welcome and tour of the town on our first... More

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Washington, DC
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

I enjoyed my stay with Paul at Baytil Ajaib as always. My last visit was more than 10 years ago when Paul and Norbert first purchased this beautiful home. It has come a long way since then. Paul is the perfect host, and along with the other guests celebrating Christmas at Baytil Ajaib, we traveled by boat to other parts... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2011

I recently had a simply wonderful 10 day stay at Baytil Ajaib. I have visited several times before and keep coming back. Norbert and Malik treated me regally. My apartment was grand and comfortable. The high Swahili beds make for a deep, relaxing sleep and there are many soft day beds for reading and chatting. Many days, I didn't even... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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29 reviews 29 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2011

My girlfriend and I spend a wonderful 3 nights in this beautifully restored home. Malik and Norbet have beautiful taste and suceeded to renovate this stunning 350 year old home into a work of art. However, as beautiful as our surroundings were, the best part of our stay was the hospitality of Malik, Norbet and the boys. They could not... More

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Address: Lamu Town, Lamu Island, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Coast Province > Lamu Island
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Suites
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Ranked #3 of 11 hotels in Lamu Island
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