Petley's Inn Hotel is said to be the oldest hotel in Kenya. The delightful old building is furnished in Lamu style - a blend of African and Arabic. This beautiful and historic inn is the oldest accommodation place on Lamu Island. Lined on the waterfront near the museum. Just recently renovated after a fire destroyed much of the hotel, this old building is a typical 19th century colonial building with balconies and a palm-thatched roof. Ornately carved wood, fascinating artifacts, verandas and terrace come together to create a restful and stylish ambience.Petley's Inn Resort is a sister to The New Lamu Palace Hotel
This beautiful and historical luxury hotel was first opened in 1946 by Percy Petley who fell in love with Lamu Island whilst recovering from a Kenya safari accident (an Elephant stomped on him).

Petley's Inn Hotel Accommodation:
Petley’s Inn has 11 rooms which are self contained and have Air conditioning, Telephone, Cable/Satellite TV, Mini bar, Room service, Balcony/terrace
◙ Air conditioning
◙ Mosquito Nets
◙ En-suite Bathrooms
◙ Sea Views
Petley's Inn Hotel Facilities:
◙ Restaurant serving superb cuisines & sea food dishes
◙ Roof top bar
◙ Outdoor swimming pool
◙ Excursions to Nearby Islands & Lamu Stone-Town
◙ Private beach on Manda Island from where to enjoy:
- The Beach Bar,
- Swimming
- Sunbathing on the day beds &
- Lazing away on the hang-mat-beds
- Water Sports
- Manda Private Beach also offers impressive views over the dunes of Shela Island

The Petley's Inn Hotel is one of the only two places in Lamu Island where cold beer & alcoholic beverages are sold.