Baytil Ajaib Hotel, Lamu
Meaning the House of Wonder, Baitil Ajaib is one
of the finest representations of the patrician Lamu
palatial townhouses that have all but vanished from
Lamu. It is located in Lamu Town proper on a high
incline providing one with wonderful views of Lamu
Town, the Lamu archipelago, sailing dhows returning
from fishing, the occasional school of dolphins that
pass through the channel not to mention some of the
most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.
Accommodation at Baytil Ajaib, Lamu
All apartments and suites open up onto a veranda
or a courtyard normally supported by arches and
columns. Baytil Ajaib offers two double apartments
and two double suites. All apartments and suites
have their own private bathrooms. There are also
scattered seating arrangements in Baiytil Ajaib for
those that may want to curl up and read in some
other part of the house.
Baytil Ajaib provides a full board service which
is flexible and for those who want to get in on the
action they can help arrange the menu.
Dining at the Baytil Ajaib
Baytil Ajaib offers half-board, full-board or B&B
dining which is flexible and for those who want to
get in on the action you can help arrange the menu.
Basic foodstuff, fresh vegetables and fruits are
available in the local Lamu market while other
supplies are flown down from Nairobi. Fish, lobster,
crab and fresh oysters come to the door or can be
ordered. The kitchen is well-equipped with an
electric and gas cooker, fridge, deep-freeze, food
processor, coffee and pepper grinder, and a proper
espresso coffee can be magically produced. |