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Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Every room is fitted with a terrace with inner courtyard views and free WiFi. They served delicious breakfast for a nominal fee. Could have a warm shower. Enjoyed talking with owner. Very close to all the Lamu action. Owner had connections with others who could help with boat transfers to airport, town tours, boat race viewing etc

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9
Wonderful
110 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

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. It is situated 300 metres from Lamu Fort and offers luggage storage space. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a sun terrace as well as beauty services. Everything This is a place with peace and love

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9.2
Wonderful
133 reviews
Price from
$15.30
per night

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.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Perfect location, staffs, clean room and most of all, they have unbelievably nice view!

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9.1
Wonderful
280 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

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.

Kijani Hotel is located in Shela Village, just 3 km from Lamu Old Town and 4 km from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 10 km away on Manda Island. Kijani is a charming little hotel in Shela, well located to discover the village on foot, and the nearby islands by boat. It has everything one needs for a perfect holiday; provides a quiet and peaceful backdrop. We loved the flexibility of management (even with last minute issues), return boat transfers included in the price, amazing breakfast and restaurant. Fantastic staff (management, reception, cleaning team, restaurant, kitchen, guards, in short: EVERYONE): kind, attentive, all while being respectful of privacy. We have stayed elsewhere in Lamu and Kijani truly stands out. Thank you.

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9.4
Wonderful
105 reviews
Price from
$200
per night

Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 400 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 200 metres away. Charming well renovated and characterfully presented town house, connected to hotel Lamu - perfect for our group

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9
Wonderful
50 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Located 500 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House, Shiban House features accommodation in Shela. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a fitness room, free WiFi and family rooms. Joseph and Mpanzi were very lovely and took good care of me. I enjoyed chatting with them and really felt like I had made new friends by the time I left. The house is large and clean and is well located in Shela. A very comfortable base to explore Lamu and its delights.

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9
Wonderful
98 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

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. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. 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!

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9.1
Wonderful
20 reviews
Price from
$133.95
per night

Providing garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Samaki House provides accommodation well located in Lamu, within a short distance of 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. The house was clean and extremely beautiful, rooftop has nice sitting are with a good breeze from the ocean. Katana gave us a great experience and amazing service

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8.2
Very Good
124 reviews
Price from
$31.50
per night

Set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage space. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. The view from the place I stayed was phenomenal. Omar and his staff made sure I felt at home from the moment I arrived, with amazing details on the check-in, food, location, and attention. I couldn't rate them higher!

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8
Very Good
127 reviews
Price from
$67.50
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available. Stunning rooms, beautiful property

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8.8
Excellent
203 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

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  • Furaha House, Beytsalaam Apartments, and Subira House have received great reviews from guests in Lamu about the views from these vacation rentals

    Guests staying in Lamu also loved the views from these vacation rentals: Shiban House, Mangrove House, and Wildebeeste Lamu.

  • Couples traveling in Lamu loved staying at Kijani Hotel, JamboHouse Lamu, and Swahili Dreams Apartments.

    Similarly, these vacation rentals in Lamu were also highly rated by couples: Jua House, Mangrove House, and Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House.

  • Many families visiting Lamu loved staying at Mangrove House, Umma House, and Shela Bahari.

    Similarly, Shiban House, Amu House, and Jua House are also popular among families.

  • Kijani Hotel, JamboHouse Lamu, and Jua House are some of the popular vacation rentals in Lamu.

    In addition to these vacation rentals, Amu House, Mangrove House, and Umma House are also popular in Lamu.

  • The average price per night for a vacation rental in Lamu for this weekend is $129, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • There are 25 vacation rentals in Lamu you can book on Booking.com.

  • Most vacation rentals on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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