Lamu

Betty's Suite

Name: Betty's Suite
Address: Lamu Island, Kenya
Price range: From US$260 per person, per night

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Betty's Suite

About Betty's Suite

The ultimate romantic retreat in Shela with astonishing views over the Atlantic Ocean.

Couples with a passion for tropical island life will love Lamu Island, with its historic, narrow-alleyed Lamu town, swaying-palm beaches necklaced with traditional dhows, and cheerful children playing football on the sands. And for the ideal romantic getaway, Betty's Suite is perfect. One of four units called The Moon Houses on a private property in Shela village, Betty's is a charming Swahili-style love nest, with a cool bedroom, sheltered dining area, out-of-this-world bathtub and infinity pool. In front of the property, the tranquil beach stretches for some 13 kilometres, perfect for hand-in-hand strolls.

Lamu , Kenya

From $250 per person/per night

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Property details

The property

This is a stand-alone unit, with the manager, chef and steward on hand to serve your every need. You'll be supplied with a menu, and your meals will be prepared by your cook, who will shop for the ingredients, prepare the dishes and serve them in your private dining area or on the terrace. Your meal tariff is recorded on your account, which is always available for you to check.

The rooms

Built for romance, Betty's Suite has a large double bedroom with an antique pilipili bed draped in mosquito netting, and an exotic bathroom with a traditional sunken bath that offers exceptional views. The elaborate entrance to the toilet is a fitting entrance to the "throne room"! On the covered terrace, low L-shaped couches with squashy floral hand-sewn cushions invite you to snuggle up and take in the views across the pool, gardens and palms to the ocean beyond.

Activities

Snorkel off the reefs from a traditional dhow, swim with a pod of dolphins that often passes through the waters here, or take in the sunset cruise along the shoreline. Explore Shela, a fishing village, and lose yourself in Lamu town's labyrinth of winding alleyways – Lamu is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, established as a Swahili settlement in 1370. Then head to Lamu harbour to see donkeys offloading goods, and stop to enjoy the catch of the day.

Why we love it

Everything. The infinity pool. The styling. The quiet. Oh, and having a private, luxurious retreat all to yourself without paying a fortune is pretty good too.

Insiders Tip

Book a table at the iconic Peponi Hotel (a few minutes walk away) and sip sundowners with the locals before tucking into something delicious from their ever-changing menu.

Something to think about

This is a private retreat and ideal to relax, read, swim and soak in the sun. If you're looking for entertainment, you might enjoy a larger hotel with more amenities.

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How to book Betty's Suite

How do I book Betty's Suite?

Betty's Suite can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Betty's Suite or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Betty's Suite?

Stays at Betty's Suite start from around $250 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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