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JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu

JamboHouse Lamu is set in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka, 500 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

C
Chi Kiu
From
Hong Kong
The staff and owner Arnold are super nice and friendly! Arnold helped us with everything from tour arrangements to restaurants suggestions! We absolutely enjoyed our stay in here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
£18.59
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Shela Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

H
Helga
From
Hungary
Jua House is the most wonderful and beautiful place in Shela. Cozy house, perfect details, impeccable cleanliness and let's not forget Amani, who is the heart and soul of this whole place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
Price from
£100.41
1 night, 2 adults

Red Moon House

Lamu

Located in Lamu, a few steps from Manda Beach and 400 metres from Mnarani House, Red Moon House provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
£167.35
1 night, 2 adults

Star House 3

Shela

Situated 100 metres from Mnarani House, Star House 3 features accommodation in Shela. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Shela Beach is 300 metres away.

M
Malgorzata
From
Netherlands
Beautiful, modern Swahili style apartment, very clean and comfortable. Everything was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
£87.02
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Lamu

Featuring a shared lounge and views of garden, Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 400 metres from Manda Beach.

E
Enas
From
Lebanon
I loved my time at Shela Bliss. The owner was so kind, always available to help, organized fun activities every day, and made amazing breakfasts with fresh juices every morning. Felt like staying with a friend! I was really impressed by how clean and well-kept the place was. The rooms, bathrooms, and common areas were all fresh and tidy-it made the stay so comfortable. Abdullah clearly takes pride in the place, and it shows! Would happily stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
£89.26
1 night, 2 adults

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Shela

Located in Shela, 500 metres from Manda Beach, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a balcony and access to a garden and an outdoor pool.

A
Andreas
From
Germany
Perfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
£278.92
1 night, 2 adults

Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Hotel in Lamu

Located a few steps from Kipungani Beach, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Lamu and features a fitness centre, a garden and a bar.

C
Charlie
From
United Kingdom
The Banda we had was Deep Sea, nestled in the sand dunes with a gorgeous sea view. The decor was so well thought through with little details making such a difference from the weaving of the plants and their water system. To the lovely toiletries, gorgeous robes and swinging day beds. We wanted for nothing.Kizingo is paradise, peaceful and the perfect place to relax, explore, swim and just be. Nikki (the owner) and Pauline, Millicent, Paul, Alan and each of the team work so hard to ensure your stay at Kizingo is exactly when you need. They tune into each of the guests needs and Ensure you have your own Kizingo experience. There were activities available for us to do each day. We particularly loved the walk and bonfire in the dunes at sunset and swimming in the mangroves. Each meal was exceptional, carefully crafted with local ingredients / Catch of the day to ensure no waste. All healthy, tasty and delicious. Kizingo (the corner) is magical. Each night we would lay and look at the stars whilst listening to the gentle waves and nature. Thank you so much team. We will be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
£260.33
1 night, 2 adults

Mangrove House

Lamu

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

J
James
From
South Africa
The locations is a gem. Away from the HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF LAMU. There is a great restaurant next door With delicious food and you can always pop over to Sheila (5 min boat ride) for some activity if you feel too quiet on the island 🏝️ 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
£104.88
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Shamba Estate

Lamu

Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Manda Beach and 300 metres from Mnarani House, Banana Shamba Estate provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden, mountain views, and access to spa facilities and...

R
Robert
From
Botswana
Sammy our support staff member was 100% and contributed to the quality of the experience. The accommodation is spacious basic and clean. The owner has recently acquired the whole property and there are currently renovations on site but did not impact on our stay as we were out most of the day. Felt very safe and well managed. Once the renovations are fully complete this will be a highly sort after venue.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
£26.03
1 night, 2 adults

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.

e
evans
From
Kenya
accessibility and green flora in Lamu island fulfilling the name Kijani.The food is equally good and on time.The staff are friendly and readly available.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Price from
£669.42
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: £5.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
The owner Mohamed is lovely and completely trustworthy. I felt very safe there. He was super helpful and met me at the dock to bring me to the hotel. He has some great recommendations for where to eat and how to book a dhow trip. You will not find a cheaper accommodation on the island! Excellent value. The rooms even have private bathrooms!
Guest review byEric
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: £53.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
One of the best places to stay in Lamu, with an amazing terrace in a spectacular house. There are a lot of good and not expensive restaurants around. The owner of the house did all to make it more than comfortable, arranged a pick up from the airport, gave me a free upgrade of the room, asked every day if I need or wish something, helped to find a amazing boat tour and enable to stay in the house a few hours longer. Thank you so much Stephen, and also thanks to Michael the caretaker. See you next time!
Guest review byAnnegret
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: £52.07
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
The staff really made my stay extra special. I appreciated their care and always being available to help me out.
Guest review byCailin
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: £89.26
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Our vacation was fantastic! The place had a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the accommodations were very comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home.
Guest review byharith
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: £63.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
The view from our room was amazing 😍 . The staff is excellent. They were very friendly, warm and welcoming, always ready to provide information and assistance. Their service was top-notch. Joel and the rest of the team were wonderful. The room including the balcony had a lot of space and plenty of areas to just sit and relax. The hotel is in a quiet area which is perfect when you're on holiday to rest and relax.
Guest review byBotho
Young couple
Avg. price/night: £48.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
We had a great stay here. Despite the power being out in all of Lamu, we made it work and the place was clean and comfortable. Jivanjee was a great host and greated us at the beginning and end of our stay as well as connected us to local guides.
Guest review byAli
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
The place was clean. The staff were so good especially Peter the house keeper and Abu who was our chef. Its private so you get to enjoy your space. Spacious rooms and clean beddings. Also Tarik is such a good host he gave us contacts of people who would be able to offer us assistance incase we needed any and hence our stay was seamless and very easy.
Guest review bylavin
People with friends
Avg. price/night: £44.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Great cheaper option in Shela, perfect location just a few minutes walk to the beach. The room was clean and had a fan for the heat, and there is a nice pool. Staff were helpful and friendly, the continental breakfast was okay, they offered a Swahili option for the second day but I unfortunately had to leave early before trying but I would recommend asking for that if you're interested. Overall I think it was a great option for the price, and I would stay again :)
Guest review byAlice
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
After a slight misunderstanding as to the day or arrival, Elizabeth and Cornelius promptly managed to solve the issue and pick us up and have the house ready for us. The staff was always courteous and available to help us. Steven, the cook, cooked wonderful meals as per our requests and we settled all bills directly with him. The swimming pool is marvelous and the terrace is also a wonderful spot when the breeze flows. Highly reccomendable if you prefer to stay in Lamu old Town to explore historic sights, rather than in Shela.
Guest review byMaria Joao
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: £40.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
The staff undoubtedly! Katana was a very helpful person during my stay.
Guest review byDavid
Solo traveller