Peponi Hotel, Lamu Island, Kenya

"Peponi is simple, fresh, cheerful and everything about it is totally original and genuine - no frozen foods here, nor frozen smiles."  Harpers and Queen The New York Times remembered Peponi for the giant prawns in butter sauce... whether it be for freshness and innovativeness of food or freshness of service, Peponi's has 'it'. RESTAURANTS AND BARS There is no hurry to dine at Peponi.  Breakfast is available in the dining room, on the terrace or in your room.  Choose from a wide selection: luscious tropical fruits to fish cakes, waffles with local honey and freshly squeezed lime juice.  Lunch:  You may choose to dine either outside at the grill, under colourful bougainvillea, where you can dig your feet into fresh white coral sand or in the dining room.  Or on the terrace, overlooking the ocean and the movement of dhows and local fishermen.   Dinner is distinguished by a plethora of new ways of celebrating seafood with ginger, lime and garlic.  Mangrove crabs, warm water lobster, squid, giant prawns and fish of all varieties.  For something a little more local, a Swahili menu is also available, which can be eaten in the traditional way, on the floor, around a huge brass platter. Should you prefer a light snack and not leave the bar, fresh rock oysters are available or a range of samosas and sandwiches all day.  You may even prefer to have them sent to your room with a cold passion juice or a local beer. The bar is a favorite watering hole for quests and Shela village inhabitants alike, with "its nexus of entertainment, its fountain of gossip".  Try Peponi's famous house cocktail "Old Pal", or pour a fresh juice of lime, passion, orange or even serve a fresh coconut with the top whipped off allowing access to the sweet, milky liquid inside.   No. of Bedrooms Peponi Hotel has 24 rooms - divided into superior and standard rooms.  The superior rooms are differentiated by their location, size, private outside area, indoor plants, artwork and Swahili furnishings.  Five of the rooms are built right on the beach, with private verandah areas overlooking the sea, while the rest have a combination of ocean and garden views.       All rooms have overhead fans, mosquito nets, showers (no baths), fresh flowers, and personal safes.   Find Similar Properties