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Umma House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This villa features accommodations with a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is a 1-minute walk away. The villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 4 bathrooms. Popular points of interest near the villa include Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort, and Gallery Baraka.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Activities:

Swimming pool


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Lamu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fariya
    Germany Germany
    Incredible space with even better people. First, even before we arrived, communication with the host (Tarik) was impeccable. We always felt we were in good hands and that rang true from the moment we arrived especially with the housekeeper Farid...
  • Margherita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is a beautiful gem within old lamu town. The architecture is stunning, the rooms are freshened by fans and the pool is great to escape the day’s heat. The house staff is incredibly helpful and Peter was a great caretaker. We would also...
  • Eyan
    Kenya Kenya
    Good swahili breakfast. Farid was an exceptional help that made our stay seamless.
  • Oluwasolabomi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great home for a group visiting Lamu. You have your own pool and the house is so spacious with 3x bedrooms each with an en suite. Check in was so smooth, we chose the option where the captain picked us up from the airport and escorted us to the...
  • Galo
    Spain Spain
    Very beautiful house. It is big plenty of space. Rooms are very nice and staff great. Farid is very helpful with everything you need.
  • Ana
    Spain Spain
    The house is incredible and it deserves to take time to enjoy it. Farid, the person in charge of the house and to take care of all we needed, is a really nice person, he took care of everything and helped us a lot. Asante sana for all of it!!
  • Sole
    Spain Spain
    Thanks to the housekeeper Fadir our stay was 10. We spent 3 nights in the house with all the comforts and the incredible kindness and closeness of Fadir. He gave us many recommendations like the guide Abu who show us around very professionally and...
  • Ayub
    Kenya Kenya
    Very nicely designed and maintained. It is quite big with 3 floors with a great architectural design. Not too far off from the main road of lamu with easy access and shops nearby (<5 min walk) to top up on any essentials. Comfortable and...
  • Ashley
    Kenya Kenya
    Very clean and friendly staff, the villa is cozy and there’s many spaces to relax on. Everything worked well and the Umma house team catered to all our needs. It’s better to prepare because there is a lot of mosquitoes
  • Kelvin
    United States of America United States of America
    Umma house is an architectural gem. We felt like we were in a period movie set. Two well-appointed ensuite bedrooms on second floor. Master bedroom on 3rd floor is stunning - airy and sunlit. Expansive views from roof top. Ceiling fans in bedrooms...

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Full house ready for guests! The typical Lamu courtyard is the center of it all, a serene space from which all other rooms emerge. The three-story building (360m2) with roof access offers an amazing view of the Indian Ocean under the makuti which protects from the rain and sunshine. This results in a beautiful, spacious and very comfortable house with "Umma House" as the name. The Villa has a total of three rooms all equipped with ensuite bathrooms. Faridi is the house help who will ensure your stay is as pleasant as possible, he can also recommend several things as well as do the shopping if you prefer that.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Umma House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi

Parking
No parking available.

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Private Bathroom

Outdoors

  • Private pool
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Swimming pool

    Outdoor & View

    • View

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Umma House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Umma House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Umma House

    • Umma House is 1,650 feet from the center of Lamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Umma House can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Umma House on this page.

    • Check-in at Umma House is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Umma House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Umma House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool

    • Umma House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Umma House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Umma House on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Umma House on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.