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Jannat House

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is located a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Hassan

From

United Kingdom

I was in love with Jannat house. Caroline and festus were amazing, so accommodating and kind. I had to unexpectedly cut my trip short and Caroline so helpful and really nice and understanding. Such a lovely person and host. The accommodation exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was delicious. Next time I am in Lamu, I will definitely stay here again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Price from

$59

1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

carmen

From

United States

Beautiful place, fantastic views, great service, delicious breakfast.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Price from

$120

1 night, 2 adults

Msafini Hotel

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.

Antonio

From

United Kingdom

I had a great stay. Excellent quality-price ratio. Great staff as well. Quiet at night.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

Price from

$85.50

1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

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

Tiago

From

Portugal

Great place to stay in Lamu Old Town. Arnold is help you how to program your days in Lamu. Nice terrace view.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

Price from

$25

1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

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

Lucy

From

United Kingdom

Absolutely amazing place. Lots of nice pockets to sit and relax, the rooms and the whole hotel are beautiful, and Amani, who runs it, is lovely and incredibly helpful -- we were met at the airport even though we forgot to share our flight time! Could not recommend more.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

Price from

$135

1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

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.

Giovanna

From

Indonesia

We loved the position being tight on the beach , the restaurant was also looking over the beach with beautiful cool breezes. The staff are all very friendly and helpful

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Price from

$900

1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near Manda Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Avnish

From

Mauritius

It was one of the most memorable stays I’ve had. The house is a traditional Swahili house, with a beautiful terrace and views, a tastefully decorated interior with all the necessary amenities and a well stacked kitchen, which is always a plus with kids. Our host Abadalla is quite simply the best host I’ve ever had - and we travel quite a bit. He was kind, thoughtful and basically carefully planned our entire stay, coordinating tours, recommending awesome local spots and day activities along the way. He took take of it all, from airport pick up, to sunset Dhow, to Lamu tour, he negotiated the prices and made the trip ultra smooth. He also served us beautiful breakfast every morning, with a large variety of fruits, Swahili pastries, omelettes, etc. He also stocked the fridge and made sure we always had drinking water for a very reasonable fee. The nicest and warmest guy, who also shared many special moments with us, and shared stories and history of Lamu as well. We would highly recommend Shela Bliss to anyone. An outstanding experience!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Price from

$135

1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Just a 3-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House, Sai Shanti House features accommodations in Lamu with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Price from

$32.40

1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Sai Shanti House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from Mnarani House. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

Mirzaei

From

United States

Very warm and friendly reception. Beyond expectations! We were initially doubting to book due to a false comment of bathroom privacy issue, but we took chances and had a lovely stay, bathroom/shower is separated with locking mechanism from both sides. Host is super friendly, and greets/welcomes from Jetty, and even from Airport offers pickup service, which feels like home. We broke a glass accidently and they were cool about it too. Very accommodating, always at service to take us around as historical alleys there don't show up in Maps. We will return for sure.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Price from

$49.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Lamu – 61 hotels and places to stay

Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

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

Victoria

From

United States

Amazing probably, just stunning and the staff were incredible. Would love to go back. Highly recommend.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Price from

$141

1 night, 2 adults

Jannat House

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is located a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Hassan

From

United Kingdom

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Price from

$59

1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

carmen

From

United States

Beautiful place, fantastic views, great service, delicious breakfast.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Price from

$120

1 night, 2 adults

Msafini Hotel

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.

Antonio

From

United Kingdom

I had a great stay. Excellent quality-price ratio. Great staff as well. Quiet at night.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

Price from

$85.50

1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

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

Tiago

From

Portugal

Great place to stay in Lamu Old Town. Arnold is help you how to program your days in Lamu. Nice terrace view.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

Price from

$25

1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

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

Lucy

From

United Kingdom

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

Price from

$135

1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

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.

Giovanna

From

Indonesia

We loved the position being tight on the beach , the restaurant was also looking over the beach with beautiful cool breezes. The staff are all very friendly and helpful

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Price from

$900

1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near Manda Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Avnish

From

Mauritius

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Price from

$135

1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Just a 3-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House, Sai Shanti House features accommodations in Lamu with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Price from

$32.40

1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Sai Shanti House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from Mnarani House. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

Mirzaei

From

United States

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Price from

$49.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Hotels located in the center of Lamu

Roof Top House

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.5

Bad - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque. This guest house features accommodations with a balcony.

From $15 per night

Wildebeeste Lamu

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Just a 3-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden. On-site staff can arrange airport transfers.

From $12 per night

Fatnaish Riyadha Apartment

Central location

Fatnaish Riyadha Apartment is located in Lamu, just a 8-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and a few steps from Riyadha Mosque.

From $47 per night

Fatnaish Rooftop Apartment

Central location

Fatnaish Rooftop Apartment offers accommodations in Lamu, a few steps from Riyadha Mosque. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

From $40 per night

Tabassam Guest House

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Just a 11-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 0.7 miles from Lamu Fort, Tabassam Guest House features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden.

From $6.86 per night

Roof Top House

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is a few steps away.

From $15 per night

Jamala Guesthouse

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 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 $50 per night

Amani Guest House, Utukuni Lamu Island

Central location

Amani Guest House, Utukuni Lamu Island enjoys a location in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 300 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

From $59 per night

Budget hotels in Lamu and nearby

Mkunazini House

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0

Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Mkunazini House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi.

From $54 per night

Beytul Habaib

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

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

Amani Guest House Lamu

Cheap hotel

Just a few steps from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and a 3-minute walk from Lamu Museum, Amani Guest House Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden and a shared lounge.

From $50.74 per night

Makubwa House

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

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.

From $80 per night

Fatnaish sea front

Cheap hotel

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 4-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Museum is a few steps away.

From $65 per night

Fatnaish Sea Front Apartment

Cheap hotel

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 6-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Gallery Baraka is a 4-minute walk away.

From $60 per night

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront enjoys a location in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

From $54 per night

Katiti N'tamu Lamu

Cheap hotel

Featuring garden views, Katiti N'tamu Lamu in Lamu features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge.

From $85 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Lamu and nearby

La Joya Lamu

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

La Joya Lamu enjoys a location in Shela, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House. At the bed and breakfast, units have a wardrobe.

From $59.50 per night

Jannataan Hotel

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 53 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 $50 per night

Msafini Hotel

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

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.

From $90 per night

Royal House Shela

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

From $80 per night

Shela Bahari

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Shela Bahari provides beachfront accommodations in Shela. Featuring sea and quiet street views, this bed and breakfast also comes with free Wifi. There's a restaurant and shared lounge.

From $115 per night

Shella White House

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

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.

From $40.50 per night

Nyumba ya mwezi

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

With sea views, this accommodation provides a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Manda Beach is a few steps away. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay.

The Majlis Resort

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

The Majlis Resort is located in Lamu with views of the Ras Kitau Bay on Manda Island.

From $807.50 per night

FAQs about hotels in Lamu

What Guests Said About Lamu:

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a...

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. It has an amazing vibe to it and the people are extremely welcoming and friendly. It is culturally rich and has a lot of history to it. The islands are small enough to get by on foot and finding boat rides across are easy. Lamu truly teaches you to be present in the moment and take life a little slower.

Guest review by

tabiambaya

United Arab Emirates

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic.

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic. With everyone on foot because there are no cars the sense of community is very strong. Architectural style of the village has been well maintained. There are good local eateries, and the peponi restaurant in Shella village is outstanding. We went everywhere by water taxi. Charming!

Guest review by

Onowhereman

France

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no...

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no pollution say for donkey dung. There are many eateries with all kinds of meals, loved the seafood restaurants near the jetty. Lamu is safe for travellers and the community is very welcoming. Easy to get around either by speed boat, dhow or slow engine boats if not in a rush. The weather is warm and windy especially in the evening. People prefer to walk about and sit around the seafront at night where there is good ocean breeze before retiring for bed. Fishing is a great recreation activity which we all enjoyed while in Lamu.

Guest review by

Esther

Australia

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very...

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very friendly people. I like that most restaurants are at the beachfront and I can recommend a few with what they offer: 1. Forodhani Lamu- for local cuisine like pilau, biriyani etc. It was the most affordable. 2. Sailors Joint- for shawarma, pizza and sea food. I went here almost everyday for their shawarma, so so flavorful. 3. Bush Gardens Sea food restaurant- for seafood especially. Had the best fresh mango juice. 4. Rangarelli Cafe- in Shela has the best local food there 5. Gelamu- for gelato ice-cream, this is in Shela.

Guest review by

Salley

Kenya

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some...

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some outings to get to know Lamu better so our location on Manda island with private boat service to anywhere was ideal Some recommendable eating places included peponi and kijani hotels in Shela, garden restaurant on Lamu sea front We also enjoyed Lamu museum and the Flip-floppy enterprise for recycling all kinds of waste plastics

Guest review by

Anonymous

Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful...

Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful with tour guide not everyone but my first tour guide was a scarmer I don’t recommend tour guide u want to go places ask people over there r friendly

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Royal House Shela

From $80 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Fantastic stay at Royal House, primarily thanks to the excellent service and friendliness of Baya and Omar who went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The location is great - both very central in Shela (1 min to the beach) and very quiet. The hotel is clean and comfortable, though shows some signs of wear and tear. We hope the new owners will continue to ensure its upkeep. Highly recommend.

Guest review by

Rebecca Madeleine

Norway

JamboHouse Lamu

From $25 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

Jambo house is lovely, safe, easy to access in Lamu. The space is very clean and the breakfast is wonderful, and coffee is served the whole day. Arnold gives the best highlights of things to see and do in Lamu and this makes the stay very special. Its a wonderful place to meet other travellers and definitely a place to stay when visiting Lamu. I recommend 💯.

Guest review by

Angela

Kenya

Mangrove House

From $178 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

A truly fantastic location right on the beach, with beautiful massive baobab trees in the garden. The house is very basic, a bit like camping. It's very lovely, but a bit overpriced for what it is - the Manda Bay premium. Advice: it is cheaper and better to eat at one of the nearby resorts, than at the house.

Guest review by

Margo

Switzerland

Banana House and Wellness Centre

From $190 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Excellent - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews

Pleasant. Nice to have the yoga and spa on hand but you can just as easily walk from anywhere in Shela to join that. There was construction going on - advise that you check whether or not that is completed if you want a holiday free of construction noise.

Guest review by

Margo

Switzerland

Shella White House