Aparthotel

Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa

Property class: 4

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

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Annex Building

  • City view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Lamu

At Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa you'll be within steps of Lamu Fort and German Post Office Museum. Highlights at this aparthotel include in-room kitchens, free WiFi and balconies. .Each apartment features 2 bathrooms, a dining area and a sitting area. Nice touches to enhance your stay include slippers and free toiletries. A kitchen, a microwave and a desk are also available. Change of bedsheets is available on request .This pet-friendly aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Lamu Old Town aparthotel include Lamu Museum and Riyadha Mosque & Islamic Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Lamu Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamu Fort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • German Post Office Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riyadha Mosque & Islamic Heritage Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

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

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 complimentary slippers and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). An iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift
  • 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.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site 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

Are there any beaches close to Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa?

The closest beach to Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa is Shela Beach (3.6 km).

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

As of 10 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa on 11 Oct 2026 start from NZ$125, 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.

Does Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa?

No, Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Behind the Fort Lamu by Mokawa?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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