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Sunsail Hotel

PO Box 400, Lamu Island, Kenya
Sunsail Hotel
Ranked #8 of 11 hotels in Lamu Island
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

On my last visit to this lost paradise!! dont expect the kind of luxury you would expect when you are going for a holiday. its simple description, go and get to know who you are, the island will blow you away with its simple life and a laid back kind of life. everything is very slow as they say even... More

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Waterloo, Canada
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85 reviews 85 reviews
72 hotel reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

We didn't plan to stay here but after our booking fell through at another hotel, we were recommended to check this place out. We were immediately glad about the overbooking because the Sunsail turned out to be far better value than our original hotel. The double rooms were big and bright with en-suite bathrooms for 3000 KSh. The hotel is... More

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Nairobi
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29 reviews 29 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

Stayed at the Sunsail Hotel on 10 and 11 June 2011, located about 2 minutes walk from the main Lamu Town jetty on the waterfront (turn left off the jetty). Walked in off the street and had no trouble getting a room. Paid KES2,500 (June is the low season) per night for two people in a twin room that also... More

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england
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2008

A locally owned muslim hotel right on the seafront - so no alcohol allowed inside. A great verandah to sit on and watch the waterfront. Nice rooms with fans and showers/toilets. Very secure and freindly. All for about £15 per person per night B&B. I have stayed there about twelve times.

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Pontedera, Toscana, Italy
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30 hotel reviews
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
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Milano
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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torino
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2010
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Bari, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010
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Address: PO Box 400, Lamu Island, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Coast Province > Lamu Island
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Ranked #8 of 11 hotels in Lamu Island

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