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LAMU HOUSE

Hotel in Lamu

Set in Lamu, LAMU HOUSE has an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. The accommodation offers free shuttle service, room service and currency exchange for guests.

E
Edem Dionne
From
Ghana
The people ! Everyone was so lovely and welcoming. Mildred was so helpful and kind. Additionally, the ambiance is so serene. Like a simple serenity. It’s an absolutely stunning property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
R$ 885.05
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu

JamboHouse Lamu is situated in Lamu. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a sun terrace as well as beauty services.

T
Tim
From
Germany
Everything was perfekt. The room is super clean, is safe and has everything what you need for a perfect stay. Arnold, the host, is increíble friendly, he will give you all informations about Lamu/Shela and all Islands around. He knows everything and the advices for nice day trips, hikes, restaurants... are insane. The breakfast is amazing and you can start your day with a good coffee or tea. The balconies are so beautiful and you can see whole Lamu from the highest one. Thanks for the nice time and all the perfect advices for whole Kenya:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
R$ 130.48
1 night, 2 adults

Subira House

Lamu

This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km from the white sandy beach.

S
Susan
From
United States
Great location for exploring Lamu. The views from the balcony are stunning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
Price from
R$ 339.26
1 night, 2 adults

La Joya Lamu

Shela

Featuring sea views, La Joya Lamu provides accommodation with terrace, around 500 metres from Shela Beach. The property features garden and inner courtyard views.

L
Liesbeth
From
Belgium
Very peaceful and beautiful guest house. The rooms were decorated with style, simple but beautiful. Extremely clean. Quiet at night (except for donkey sounds, but that's everywhere in Lamu/Shela!). Great staff, who really took care of us ! It's better to stay here than in one of the big touristy hotels, you feel more part of the community.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
R$ 313.16
1 night, 2 adults

Two Bedroom Private Apartment in Shela, Lamu

Shela

Situated in Shela in the Lamu region, Two Bedroom Private Apartment in Shela, Lamu features a balcony and quiet street views.

T
Tatiana
From
Russia
Very beautiful, clean apartment with a kitchen. Rita is always happy to help with any problem. Daily cleaning is available, and cooking assistance is also free. We loved everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
R$ 861.20
1 night, 2 adults

Marquezy House - Shela, Lamu Island

Shela

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of sea, Marquezy House - Shela, Lamu Island is situated in Shela, 1.1 km from Shela Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi.

H
Hanane
From
United Arab Emirates
Felt like a dream house! Exactly like the photos. Amazing place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
R$ 678.52
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 Shela 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
R$ 721.06
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Lamu

Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach.

R
Rocio
From
Netherlands
Everything. The place is awesome and the host super kind and helpful. And I couldn't believe how fresh the apartment was when outside it was overwhelmingly hot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
R$ 375.80
1 night, 2 adults

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Shela

Located in Shela, 600 metres from Shela 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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
R$ 1,957.27
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Lamu

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Sai Shanti House is set in Lamu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Manda Beach is 300 metres away.

J
Jahid
From
United Kingdom
Chris is a wonderful human being and goes above and beyond to make the stay in Shela a pleasant one. He was always clear with communication and looked after us with care. The properly is one of the highlights of our visit to Shela and Lamu. Shanti means peace, which the property definitely provides. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
R$ 496.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: R$ 375.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 127 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: R$ 626.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 11 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: R$ 422.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 149 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: R$ 339.26
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 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
Avg. price/night: R$ 725.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 58 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: R$ 313.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 45 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 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: R$ 193.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
The staff undoubtedly! Katana was a very helpful person during my stay.
Guest review byDavid
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: R$ 688.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of Shela and Peponi hotel, just a short boat trip away. Would absolutely go back, and recommend it to everyone going to Lamu!
Guest review byAmparo
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Breakfast was lovely. The staff at the restaurant are all really great, courteous, friendly, and enthusiastic about their jobs. The restaurant and location was really the highlight of our stay at Kijani.
Guest review byOluwayemisi
Family with young children

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