Peponi Hotel

(Lamu and Kiwayu - Kenya)

General Description
Peponi Hotel is a small hotel on the exotic island of Lamu, situated just off the coast of Kenya, the very root of Swahili culture. The island is a real getaway; there is only one car on the island and the narrow streets of the old town are very much as they always were.

Peponi Hotel was opened in 1967 and still retains much of the character and charm that it had then. Small and personal, it is a excellent place to rest after a safari.

The bar is a favourite watering hole for guests and Shela village inhabitants alike. Peponi also has a fresh water swimming pool, situated under two baobab trees and overlooking the ocean. It is the perfect place to relax with a good book, or to sit down to a delicious lunch.

Accommodation
Peponi Hotel has a total of 24 rooms, which are divided into superior and standard rooms, all with ocean views.

The superior rooms are differentiated by their location, size, private outside area, indoor plants, artwork and Swahili furnishings. No two rooms are alike. Five of the rooms are built right on the beach, with private verandah areas overlooking the sea. All rooms have overhead fans, mosquito nets, showers (no baths), fresh flowers, and personal safes.

Dining
The food is superb, consisting mostly of Swahili local specialities, with lots of seafood, but also other options to accompany.

Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant and bar
- Lounge
- Gardens

Activities
- Fishing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Water sports: water skiing, doughnutting, knee-boarding, tubing, scuba diving
- Full moon dhow cruises

Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome.

Environmental Policy
Through the assistance of NGOs such as KESCOM (Kenya Sea Turtle Conservation Comitee) and in partnership with government agencies, Peponi Hotel has been concerned with been dealing with marine life issues in the Lamu archipelago, particularly with regards the conservation of sea turtles in the area.