After 1 night at another hotel, we moved over to the Palace hotel. Thankfully these rooms had air conditioning as it was SO hot in Lamu when we were there. Food was ok, but there were a lot of places to eat within walking distance. You must take a dhow to Shela and Manda beaches! Best place in the world!! Evenings, you have to check out the "rooftop' bar. Lots of wind and a good place to cool down with some beverages! Lamu is a fantastic place to visit!

New Lamu Palace Hotel is a really great place to visit if you want to spend a little time exploring Lamu Town. We were met at the airstrip on Manda Island by staff from the hotel and taken by their boat directly to the hotel where we were greeted with a fresh coconut drink. The hotel is situated right on the waterfront and has comfortable swahili furnished rooms. The staff were very good - attentive without being intrusive - and nothing was too much trouble. The food was great too. The housekeeper Esther was a delight.

Far too expensive compared to the lovely hotels 2 kilometres away in Shela, like Kijani House which is cheaper and far beautifully decorated. They insist on charging 5% for Amex and Visa. Rooms are boxy with just enough room to move round the double bed. No hot water. The food was also expensive and not very tasty.

Good for one night stay but over priced for what it is.

The front of house staff were friendly and the free city tour was well worth doing.