Hotel in Kilifi, Kenya
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
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About The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
An Italian couple built the beach getaway of their dreams on a gorgeous stretch of coastline near the fishing village of Watamu, Kenya. Today, it’s the Charming Lonno Lodge, an eight-suite boutique hotel personally presided over by the owners. Though the hotel is very much of its place — built into the rocky landscape looking out over the Indian Ocean, with traditional Swahili beds and artwork by Kenyan artists throughout — it’s also rich with Italian details, from the imported bed linens to the restaurant’s fresh pasta menu and Chianti-heavy wine list. Guest rooms are simple, with exposed brick walls, carved wood details, and ocean views; some have terraces. Set amid beautiful gardens are a saltwater swimming pool and a thatched-roof bar and restaurant. You’re splendidly isolated, but the staff is eager to help plan your excursions into the nearby marine national park and forest reserve.
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