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Jannat House, hotel in Lamu

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is located a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
108 reviews
Price from$30.70per night
Msafini Hotel, hotel in Lamu

Located in Shela, 2 minutes' walk from Shela beach and a 10 minutes' boat ride from Lamu Town UNESCO Heritage Site, Msafini Hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
257 reviews
Price from$67.50per night
Beytsalam, hotel in Lamu

Set 984 feet from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodations with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.

8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
111 reviews
Price from$60per night
Makubwa House, hotel in Lamu

With an indoor pool and a terrace, Makubwa House is a historic vacation home that features accommodations with free Wifi. With sea views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
37 reviews
Price from$150per night
Shella White House, hotel in Lamu

Located just 33 feet from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
188 reviews
Price from$45per night
Kijani Hotel, hotel in Lamu

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
65 reviews
Price from$278.90per night
Mangrove House, hotel in Lamu

Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
22 reviews
Price from$126per night
Jua House, hotel in Lamu

Jua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.

9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
254 reviews
Price from$120per night
Andavelo House, hotel in Lamu

With 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable in a few steps, Andavelo House provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.

9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
77 reviews
Price from$94.50per night
Wildebeeste Lamu, hotel in Lamu

Just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a terrace.

8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
126 reviews
Price from$20per night
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What Guests Said About Lamu:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history.

    Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history. The people are very friendly and welcoming. For instance - the town can be like a labyrinth, which makes it a bit challenging sometimes to find spots - even with Google Maps. Either people ask you if you need help or you can ask them and they show you the way - many of them even walked us to the location. This experience was so wonderful - I would definitely come back again.
    Meron
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great, quaint town.

    Great, quaint town. The scent of the donkey excrement is off-putting but seeing them is sublime. Being a coastal town, there are many ‘captains’. I had my transport pre-organized with my accommodation so be weary of that and potential scams, as well as the impromptu tour guides. Touch water, take a sunset sail boat ride, and visit the beach, maybe even Shela. Locals were very nice and friendly, warm welcomes. Affordable restaurants as well, Sailor’s Joint for example. I stayed at Subira House.
    Daen
    Canada
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of...

    A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of details paid to the decor. Unfortunately, not the same attention was given to the 3 restaurants. Poor quality food with a limited selection except for a very nice breakfast buffet. Had confirmed a twin bedded room, but did not receive one. The beds are extremely firm as the mattress sits on a cement platform but does have a nicely hung mosquito net. Easy access across the water to Lamu.
    Chez Linda
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    - The ocean activities are marvelous!

    - The ocean activities are marvelous! Amazing experience, memories I will always treasure. Food was also nice, a lot of seafood. Very culturally rich too! - The town is dirty, because of monkeys, people in Lamu seem to have gotten used to it, but for an outsider its not. In addition, they don't treat the donkeys right, so it's sad to see them suffering. Lamu is a small town, I wish they would think of other means of transport and at least for people just walking, donkeys should be forbidden. There was also a lot of trash on the street, even in monuments.
    Evelin
    El Salvador
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the...

    Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the main land of Kenya. You can enjoy the historical environment, beautiful beaches, sun rise and sun set, relaxing on the boat/dhow. And Lamu people are very kind to visitors, I love it. Some activities in the sea may be affected by the tide. So, it's better to ask people in advance when you can do the activity you want to do.
    Mutsumi
    Kenya
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The town is quirky and locals are great.

    The town is quirky and locals are great. No cars or motorbikes in the center but lot of donkeys. Lamu is really worth to visit! Only thing, its quite dirty, especially the seafront. Plastic every where
    Heli
    Finland

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Lamu

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    The highlight of our stat in Jambo House is Arnold, its owner. He is doing a great job, responds quickly, provides airport pickup, shares a map with all the useful tips and nice places to eat and is at your service if you need to book any kind of trip around Lamu. Furthermore, the breakfast here are lovely and for a bargain price, so definitely don't miss out on them ! In the room, we had all we needed, and it was very quiet, so we slept very well! We will be back!
    Ladislav
    Slovakia
  • From $160 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 241 reviews
    This is a wonderful place to stay! It's a little haven from the busy lanes of Shela and Lamu Town .... so peaceful and calming. Its pretty garden, pool and relaxing ambience make it a stunning choice to totally unwind. Yoga and a massage spa are available. The staff are friendly and personable and the food is excellent. One evening we had a choice of a swahili meal cooked by local women ....incredible !! We loved our stay and were sad to leave.
    Catherine
    United Kingdom
  • From $94.50 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 77 reviews
    Beautiful boutique hotel with large spacious rooms done up in a gorgeous Swahili style and a massive common area, right in the heart of Lamu Old Town's narrow roads. Safari, Johnson and Abu are really great. Safari in particular went out of his way to help us make our stay amazing, such as finding us a dhow captain to organise a private dhow trip. I'd 100% recommend Andavelo House for your Lamu stay.
    Reya
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    What I loved most about JamboHouse was its relaxing terrace, the excellent & nutritious breakfast, as well as the owner. Arnold: Not only did he provide me with a series of recommendations of what to do in the island, but he also arranged a couple of tours for me (including a comprehensive tour of Lamu town itself, as well as a visit to Takwa Ruins of Manda island)
    Ioannis
    Greece
  • From $10 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 16 reviews
    Very comfortable stay in a perfect location in the Lamu old town. The price is unbeatable, and it had everything we need to have a comfortable sleep. Muhammad, Emanuel and their team were super friendly, supportive and professional. Previous review said negative things about the toilet, but our experience was great. Comfortable clean well managed toilet.
    Jumpei
    Australia
  • From $94.50 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 77 reviews
    The STAFF are exceptional. Rooms were spacious. Locals called it “the palace”. Everything was marble, high ceilings with fans. Pool was indoors… having breakfast (to order)each morning was great. The staff, Safari along with Johnson and Abu are exceptional and were the best part of Lamu for me. Helpful, respectful, kind, patient and knowledgeable!
    Stephen
    United States of America
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 201 reviews
    Location and the hotel architecture are wonderful if you like to stay some historical sites. If it’s available, book the third floor ocean view suit. Private porch, unbelievable ocean view, you won’t regret it. Breakfast is remarkably. Located right behind the Lamu fort. Staff in hotel are all helpful and friendly.
    Yue
    United States of America
  • From $60 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 111 reviews
    Beyt Salam is a great house. It was a nice change from staying in Shela as we were right in Lamu. We liked the decoration, the amazing staff (got us a huge jug of water for our room, made us great breakfast, helped us organise a tour of the old town), and the beautiful rooftop. We definitely recommend this place!
    Meron
    France
  • From $51.08 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 11 reviews
    Excellent location with restaurant service from feel good healthy foods. I enjoyed the back access beach route through the dunes that’s a more private beach. Also I loved the farm tours in the same area and the shops with essential oils ,sauna and massage. Such a steal 🙏❤️
    K
    Kakyo
    Kenya
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 11 reviews
    All the staff were very friendly and very helpful. The place is very clean. We had a nice room. Also Lamu and Shela are nice small towns and clean. You can stroll around also in the night. The beaches are not as in Malindi or Diani Beach but it was okay.
    Olaf
    Germany
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews
    Friendly staff. Excellent breeze with a great view of Shela on the rooftop. Close to local shops and amenities. Clean and spacious house. Boat pickup from airport. Well equipped kitchen
    Baxter
    United Kingdom
  • From $60 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 111 reviews
    Price point was spot on! Location fantastic and conveniently close to the airport. Dinner next door at Lamu House was exceptional. Nice alternative to the more expensive Shella.
    Matt
    United States of America
  • From $20 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 126 reviews
    I had a very nice stay. It is an old, interesting house with so much character. Very comfortable and Kahindi was very helpful to me. Perfect location in the old part of Lamu.
    Richard
    United States of America
  • From $45 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 188 reviews
    The location is perfect to enjoy shela and lamu and the hotel is very clean Tom, the charger, is fantastic and the breakfast is very complete and yummy!!
    Mónica
    Spain
  • From $293.58 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 65 reviews
    A beautiful, relaxing and serene hotel in a stunning garden right on Shela beach with a laid back vibe. lovely staff, tasty food, beautifully presented.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From $40 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12 reviews
    The location was right in the heart of Lamu, but that meant it was very noisy. So, great for being close to things, but not great due to the noise.
    Pat
    United States of America
  • From $55 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 65 reviews
    The staffs Alex and karisa be very friendly staff and hotel very clean and maintained 5 mins walk from main town center thumbs up 👍
    YDA61
    Kenya
  • From $100 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 15 reviews
    Location - location - location! The house is located right next to Lamu House Hotel and has the most amazing seaviews!
    S
    Sharon
    Botswana
  • From $67.50 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 257 reviews
    Offered a great breakfast, nice location in Shela and friendly staff.
    Meaghan
    Canada
  • From $47.11 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 108 reviews
    The staff at the hotel, especially Ahmed, was friendly and kind.
    Lee
    United States of America