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Royal House Shela
Hotel in Lamu
Situated within 200 metres of Manda Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House, Royal House Shela features rooms in Lamu. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.
Kamuhanga
Namibia
Great location and walking distance from the beach. The staff were exceptional and made us feel at home, going beyond what was required to make us feel at home
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
43 reviews
Price from£63.75per night
LAMU HOUSE
Hotel in Lamu
Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Hazel
United Kingdom
The decor and design, the hotel was stunning with beautiful decor all over. It had a beautiful courtyard that our room overlooked.
Perfect location in rhetorical heart of lamu with a stunning view of the water.
The staff were all so kind and helpful. The barman made the best cocktails! Food was great, breakfast was an incredible feast, recommend the Swahili breakfast.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
22 reviews
Price from£93.24per night
Jannat House
Hotel in Lamu
Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is situated a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
John
United Kingdom
Authentic multi storey house in the heart of lamu town
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
107 reviews
Price from£24.47per 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.
miky b.
Slovakia
Great place to stay in Shela!
We've got 2 spacious rooms on the highest floor with ocean and island view, connected by a huge terasse with places to lounge.
Beds comfortable and equipped with a mosquito set. Ventilators working well, although the heat could not be beated.
The staff was extremely helpful, satisfying all our needs, always smiling.
The rooftop restaurant also has incredible views over the island and sea, sunrise and sunset with a breeze. Food - breakfast and dinner - was delicious.
The place is highly recommended!
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
256 reviews
Price from£64.55per night
Jua House
Lamu
Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area.
Ghada
United States
The architecture
The fridge in the common space
The rooftop was AMZING!
The staff.. All of them are professional and friendly especially Amanu
The bakery in the house. Suberb!
The 4-6 p. M. coffee and Cinnamon Rolls in the roof top
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
259 reviews
Price from£95.63per night
Beytsalam
Lamu
Set 300 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.
Bikash
United Kingdom
The property is just at the bay. easier to travel to and from the location.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
113 reviews
Price from£38.25per night
Amu House
Lamu
Providing a garden, a terrace and free WiFi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house 200 metres from Lamu Fort and 200 metres from Lamu Museum.
Marx
Kenya
Felt like home away from home. Enjoyed the rooftop rest area.
Fantastic staff.
Will definitely be coming back
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
68 reviews
Price from£35.86per night
Kijani Hotel
Lamu
Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.
Peter
United Kingdom
Perfect location with delightful garden and pool. Above all friendly staff
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
67 reviews
Price from£174.12per night
Makubwa House
Lamu
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.
David
United Kingdom
Good location, amazing property and views and helpful staff/host. Good suggestions and good value
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
37 reviews
Price from£95.63per night
Andavelo House
Lamu
With sea views, Andavelo House is located in Lamu and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, sun terrace and year-round outdoor pool. With city views, this accommodation provides a...
Marie
Kenya
Safari, the staff, is the best!
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
81 reviews
Price from£75.31per night
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What guests said about Lamu:
- 10Scored 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.MeronGermany - 10Scored 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.
DaenCanada - 4.0Scored 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 LindaUnited States - 8.0Scored 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.EvelinEl Salvador - 8.0Scored 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.MutsumiKenya - 10Scored 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 whereHeliFinland
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- From £95.63 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 37 reviewsThe location is very central in Lamu Old Town. Close to the port so easy to get to when arriving from Manda airport and anywhere else you might be traveling in from. The property is open and spacious, very clean and Zion was very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The property is well equipped and each of the 3 rooms a good size. The pool was a nice option to cool off in. Le Dolce Toro is a great nearby coffee shop with outdoor space and Peponi Hotel was a lovely spot for lunch/dinner.DeeUnited Kingdom
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 134 reviewsThe 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!LadislavSlovakia
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 34 reviewsNice location in the heart of a Shela neighbourhood yet 3 minutes walk from the sea. Quiet most of the time and authentic setting and surrounding. we were in the lovely top room with sea view. Everything is open (no windows per se) which can be surprising at first but we get to enjoy it a lot as privacy is well preserved and it keeps the night from excessive heat. all house in the area are like that and it makes sense.
FredKenya - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 81 reviewsBeautiful 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.
ReyaUnited Kingdom - From £35.86 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 186 reviewsThe hospitality, Tom was kind enough to pick me from the jetty and he was always ready to help me whenever I needed help. The proximity to the beach is an added advantage, very close to Peponi which is an amazing chill-out place. Good basic breakfast. Budget-friendly. Indeed I will consider staying in Shella White again and again when I find myself in Lamu 😊
LennaKenya - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 81 reviewsThe 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!
StephenUnited States - 8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 12 reviewsWe had a wonderful stay at the apartment, situated in the heart of Shela, very close to the boat arrival area and other venues. The host was incredibly kind and provided us with information even before our arrival. The on-site staff was also very accommodating and always available to assist us.DilaraGermany
- 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 11 reviewsExcellent 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 🙏❤️KKakyoKenya
- From £121.13 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 242 reviewsGreat team, beautiful building and surroundings, close to Shela beach and the village, quiet, good breakfast, yoga classes every day, great spa. Team was easy to communicate with for airport pickup etc.
AliceUnited States - From £15.94 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 128 reviewsI 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.RichardUnited States
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 134 reviewsOne of the nicest accommodations in Kenya i have been so far. Arnold is a great host who has a lot of tips for Lamu. The place is very clean and ideally located in Lamu Town.TimNetherlands
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 67 reviewsLocation is great...to the left Shela beach...to the right you could walk to Old Town Lamu. Food was excellent and staff were really attentive! We loved the Chess board
CharlesKenya - From £7.89 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 17 reviewsI loved everything about Tabassam House in Lamu. Very peaceful around the clock for sure! Safe, comfortable and warm environment. Cool hospitality from Mohamed.Nelson MandelaKenya
- From £64.55 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 256 reviewsNice hotel in calm neighbourhood only a few minutes walk from the jetty. Cool pool, helpful staff, tasty breakfast and good value for money.
Anfield RdSweden - From £35.86 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 68 reviewsThe staffs Alex and karisa be very friendly staff and hotel very clean and maintained 5 mins walk from main town center thumbs up 👍YDA61Kenya
- From £64.55 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 256 reviewsBeautiful location and hotel. Staff was amazing. Only a short walk to Shela beach. The whole family had a great time!
AndrewDenmark - From £15.94 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 128 reviewsVery friendly staff. be well-preserved and clean. It was the best accommodation in Kenya. Thank you so much!!!seongwookSouth Korea
- From £121.13 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 242 reviewsThe staff are wonderful and the hotel provides a complimentary boat + porter both arriving AND leaving !Chris BUnited Kingdom
- From £39.85 per night6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 11 reviewsSuperb location in the picturesque town of Shela. the sunrises from the balcony are wonderful!TeaganSouth Africa
- From £95.63 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 259 reviewsWonderful stay at Jua House, would recommend to anyone staying in Shela.SavannahUnited Kingdom
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