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Amu House

Lamu

Just a 4-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Amu House features accommodations in Lamu, with a shared lounge.

N
Nathan
From
United States
the location in the old town and the friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu

JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

Z
Zani
From
Kenya
The host is extremely helpful and resourceful and helped us plan things at a moment's notice. The location was great, great breakfast, it felt very secure for female travellers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu

Jua House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

R
Reilly
From
Canada
The staff, food and overall ambience made our visit one of the nicest stays we’ve had in a long time. Immaculate facilities. The place is just so tastefully decorated and well thought out. Morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the harbour…. The village of Shela is lovely. No cars. Clean beaches.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
Price from
$135
1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

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.

A
Austynn
From
Australia
The location can not be beat, but the pool and court yard stole the show
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
$900
1 night, 2 adults

Mangrove House

Lamu

Offering garden views, Mangrove House in Lamu provides accommodations, a private beach area, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
$141
1 night, 2 adults

Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi from Lamu Fort.

D
David
From
India
Stunning rooms, beautiful property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
$165
1 night, 2 adults

Shella White House

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.

B
Billy
From
Kenya
Everything about being in Shella countless times, is my peace. Ambience, Ben was available to assist with anything needed, good hospitality. And not to mention how accessible it was, you will find everything you need within that space from shops to hotels , beach view and sunrise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Swahili Dreams Apartments

Lamu

Swahili Dreams Apartments enjoys a location in Lamu, a 8-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque.

C
Cassie
From
Thailand
The property is amazing! I stayed in 2 different rooms and both amazing. There is a shared breathtaking pool downstairs. This property is very unique a great find in Lamu. And rooms are very big. Also we booked many tours sunset cruise and old town tour both fabulous!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Price from
$85
1 night, 2 adults

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu

Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Museum and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Jamala Guesthouse features accommodations in Lamu with a garden. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

d
dave
From
New Zealand
very friendly staff. A little oasis - lovely large quiet room, sofa on upstairs veranda, absolutely delicious 2 course large breakfast. Highly recommend in you want to stay in main town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

Makubwa House

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.

J
Jo
From
United Kingdom
The staff and manager of the house so helpful. Lots of advice and recommendations where to eat. Also easy to find in the maze of Lamu, close to the jetty but far enough for a peaceful stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
$80
1 night, 2 adults
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Most booked vacation rentals in Lamu and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking vacation rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

Highly rated vacation rentals in Lamu and nearby

  • Wildebeeste Lamu

    Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a terrace.

    From $15 per night
  • Jamala Guesthouse

    Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

    Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Museum and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Jamala Guesthouse features accommodations in Lamu with a garden. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    From $40 per night
  • Beytsalaam Apartments

    Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Beytsalaam Apartments offers accommodations in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance.

    From $75 per night
  • Shiban House

    Shela
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

    Shiban House is offering accommodations in Shela. The homestay, set in a building dating back to 2006, is a 6-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

  • Shela Bahari

    Shela
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Shela Bahari provides beachfront accommodations in Shela. The air-conditioned accommodations are a few steps from Manda Beach.

    From $115 per night
  • Deuli House

    Shela
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Offering a garden and a terrace, Deuli House in Shela is close to Shela Beach and Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

    From $180 per night
  • Furaha House

    Shela
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Furaha House is located in Shela, just a 1-minute walk from Shela Beach and 400 yards from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

    From $70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 4-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Guests can benefit from a terrace and a year-round outdoor pool.

These vacation rentals in Lamu and nearby have options with free cancellation

  • Stopover Guest House and Restaurant

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Stopover Guest House and Restaurant provides beachfront accommodations in Lamu.

    From $70 per night
  • Beytul Habaib

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Featuring inner courtyard views, Beytul Habaib in Lamu offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

    From $81 per night
  • Jannataan Hotel

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Manda Beach and 500 yards from Shela Beach, Jannataan Hotel features accommodations in Lamu, with an indoor pool, a garden, and a terrace.

    From $57 per night
  • Subira House

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

    This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 984 feet from the seafront and 1.9 mi from the white sandy beach.

  • Kivundoni House

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Kivundoni House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and 0.4 miles from Riyadha Mosque.

  • Umma House

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

    Umma House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This villa features accommodations with a terrace.

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Vacation Rentals That Guests Love in Lamu

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
    Very clean and friendly staff, the villa is cozy and there’s many spaces to relax on. Everything worked well and the Umma house team catered to all our needs. It’s better to prepare because there is a lot of mosquitoes
    Guest review by
    Ashley
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
    The place in very nice and calm in a very central position in the village of Lamu. The room was big, cozy and clean. Great value for money!
    Guest review by
    Arianna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $1,000
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    Beautiful location in Shela village, stunning gardens around the hotel and a short walk to Shela Beach which goes on forever. The restaurant at Kijani is amazing, better than Peponi! Definitely have the Kijani Crab Curry!
    Guest review by
    simon
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
    The location of Subira House could not be better if you wish to live in Lamu village. The staff as well as Christina were both helpful and friendly. I felt at home. Excellent value for money
    Guest review by
    Johann
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
    Delicious home made breakfast from the in house bakery, a great team to look after you and a lovely airy place with lots of calm spaces to escape the heya and hustle of the village. I 100% recommend Jua House, especially for solo travelers and those wishing to avoid the hassle of renting a house.
    Guest review by
    Cynara
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
    Stop over is one of the first guest houses you notice when arriving in shella situated directly on the oceanfront.It is such a great place! Very nice rooms clean, and beautifully furnished.The staff could not be more welcoming and friendly! Breakfast was decent! The view of the ocean from the guest house was simply mind-blowing!!! For sure the best place to stay in Shella for that price bracket, talking from experience having visited a couple others before which are way inside the village. Will definitely come back here! Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    Bassam
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
    The staff, food and overall ambience made our visit one of the nicest stays we’ve had in a long time. Immaculate facilities. The place is just so tastefully decorated and well thought out. Morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the harbour…. The village of Shela is lovely. No cars. Clean beaches.
    Guest review by
    Reilly
    Family with young children