Main Info
Peponi Hotel is a small boutique hotel on the remote island of Lamu, situated in the Indian Ocean off the North Kenyan coast. Run by the Korschen family who happened upon the old building by chance in the 1960’s. The story begins on the families final holiday in Malindi; Aage ‘Lemmy’ and Wera Korschen had been farmers in upcountry Kenya until their land was acquired during independence. As Kenya had become home for them and their three children; Lars, Hanne and Nils, they tried to find a suitable replacement career. However, after a few years and not much luck they solemnly come to the conclusion it was time to leave Kenya for Argentina and continue their life there. During these last days Aage decided that, before leaving, he must visit a part of the coast he had always been drawn to; the Lamu Archipelago.
Peponi Hotel’s location allows unrivalled access to Shela’s pristine beach, as well as to Shela village and to the Lamu town. No roads, no cars, the pace of life reduces literally to a slow walk, or indeed to a sail by dhow. Behind the hotel sits a 14th century mosque, which, together with the shops and the houses, provides a focus for the community that is outside of the hotel.
Peponi Hotel Rates:
| Room Category | Standard Room | Superior Room | ||
| Half Board Basis | Sharing | Single | Sharing | Single |
| 1st Nov 2024 – 14th Dec 2024 | 13,100/- PPS | 20,900/- PP | 16,950/- PPS | 27,100/- PP |
| 15th Dec 2024 – 29th Feb 2025 | 18,050/- PPS | 28,050/- PP | 22,800/- PPS | 32,500/- PP |
| 1st Mar 2025 – 30th April 2025 | 14,250/- PPS | 21,400/- PP | 19,000/- PPS | 26,200/- PP |
| 1st May 2025 – 30th Jun 2025 | 12,200/- PPS | 18,550/- PP | 16,150/- PPS | 23,300/- PP |
| 1st Jul 2025 – 14th Dec 2025 | 14,250/- PPS | 21,400/- PP | 19,000/- PPS | 26,200/- PP |
The Rates above are in KES per person/per person sharing per Night
Rates are on Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Included in the Rates above:
A welcome drink on arrival
Accommodation
Breakfast
Complimentary shared airport transfers
Daily Lamu Town trips on a motorized dhow
Peponi Hotel Lamu Rates:
Children 2 years and below – Complimentary stay
Children 3-11 years – Kes. 8,500/- per child per Night (BB)
Children 3-11 years – Kes. 10,000/- per child per Night (BB)
Itinerary
Early in 1966 the couple took a short flight up the coast for a day on Lamu island ending in the small fishing village, Shella, where they happened upon an abandoned Arab style house, perched solitarily like the prow of a ship at the begining of the long secluded beach leading to the Indian Ocean. With in 10 days of seeing this building the young family had the keys and moved to the island to start a hotel and in 1967 they opened Peponi. The hotel started small with only four rooms but over the years through Aage and Wera, then later their son Lars and his wife, Carol, Peponi has grown in size and popularity. Even having reached our 50th anniversary the hotel still retains much of the character and charm that it had from the beginning. Small and personal, it is the perfect rest after a safari or a hide away holiday from modern life.