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Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa

Property class: 4
4-star aparthotel in Lamu Old Town

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a chair.
A compact kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and wooden cabinets.
A rooftop terrace with white walls and terracotta tiles, overlooking a body of water and a distant shoreline.
A room with a wooden sofa, a kitchen area, and a dining table.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a microwave.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Airkenya Express Ltd-Lamu, Lamu, Lamu, Lamu County, 00200
  • Place, Lamu Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lamu Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, German Post Office Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Annex Building

  • City view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding and blue accents, a ceiling fan, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Lamu

Lamu Old Town stay.With a stay at this Lamu Old Town aparthotel, you'll be steps from Lamu Fort and German Post Office Museum. Lamu Museum and Riyadha Mosque & Islamic Heritage Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lamu Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lamu Fort - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • German Post Office Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riyadha Mosque & Islamic Heritage Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonrise Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Café - ‬4 min walk
  • Mr & Mrs Parlour
  • Beach Bar
  • ‪Sunsail Hotel & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa

4-star aparthotel in Lamu Old Town
As a guest of Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa, you'll find laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lamu aparthotel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa offers 7 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 12 for children
  • Chef service

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 12 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

Does Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa.

How much does it cost to stay at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa on Nov 1, 2026 start from $61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa to the beach?

This aparthotel is 2.3 mi from Shela Beach and 2.7 mi from Manda Beach.

Does Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 20 for adults, USD 8 and 12 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa have a pool?

Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa does not have a pool.

Does Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa to downtown Lamu?

Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa is 0.1 mi away from Lamu.

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