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Jannat House, hotel in Lamu

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.

The staff is wonderful, particularly Festus. Breakfast is basic , but if you order dinner, the food is excellent
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
115 reviews
Price from$42.40per night
Royal House Shela, hotel in Lamu

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

Value for money
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
43 reviews
Price from$80per night
Lamu Palace Hotel, hotel in Lamu

Lamu Palace Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Lamu.

Staff, food, AC, wifi
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
19 reviews
Price from$98per night
LAMU HOUSE, hotel in Lamu

Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

Beautiful hotel and I think the nicest is Lamu town. Beautiful pool in a central courtyard. Restaurant was relaxed and plentiful servings with included breakfast. Staff very friendly and I appreciated the glass water bottles, and sustainable use of reusable shampoos in glass bottles.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
25 reviews
Price from$180per night
Msafini Hotel, hotel in Lamu

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.

The staff was very attentive and helpful.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
253 reviews
Price from$81per night
Jua House, hotel in Lamu

Jua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.

The breakfast was the most enjoyable thing about the place. It was a large delicious spread made by the resident cook.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
281 reviews
Price from$120per night
Beytsalam, hotel in Lamu

Set 984 feet from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodations with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.

This was a lovely place to stay and get a real feel of Lamu’s architecture. Every single detail was wonderful in the bedroom and the house in general. Breakfast on the rooftop was also very nice with the sea view. The staff is very accommodating and friendly and made our stay very comfortable and helped us arrange different activities in Lamu.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
117 reviews
Price from$48per night
Shella White House, hotel in 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.

The hotel is in a good location, the staff is very nice and friendly.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
185 reviews
Price from$36.45per night
Wildebeeste Lamu, hotel in Lamu

Just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a terrace.

This place never disappoints. This was my second time staying here and it still exceeded my expectations. The flat I stayed in was spacious and thoughtfully designed with some artful collections of antique Swahili style furniture. There was access to a private fully equipped kitchenette with an adjacent outdoor dining/ lounging area. The room was airy and well ventilated and also had a very spacious bathroom that had great shower pressure! Joshua is an exceptional host, responsive, warm and welcoming and very attentive. He has even made provisions for Solar lights in case of power outages which were infrequent during my stay and only lasted a few minutes at a time. The Wilderbeeste provides all the comforts and necessities of a home away from home yet its quirky and historical design provides a sense of adventure and novelty needed for a retreat! Can't wait to return for a longer stay!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
124 reviews
Price from$20per night
Makubwa House, hotel in 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.

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 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
33 reviews
Price from$160per night
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What Guests Said About Lamu:

  • Scored 10
    10

    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
    A
    Anonymous
  • Scored 10
    10

    Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history.

    Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history. The people are very friendly and welcoming. For instance - the town can be like a labyrinth, which makes it a bit challenging sometimes to find spots - even with Google Maps. Either people ask you if you need help or you can ask them and they show you the way - many of them even walked us to the location. This experience was so wonderful - I would definitely come back again.
    Meron
    Germany
  • Scored 10
    10

    Great, quaint town.

    Great, quaint town. The scent of the donkey excrement is off-putting but seeing them is sublime. Being a coastal town, there are many ‘captains’. I had my transport pre-organized with my accommodation so be weary of that and potential scams, as well as the impromptu tour guides. Touch water, take a sunset sail boat ride, and visit the beach, maybe even Shela. Locals were very nice and friendly, warm welcomes. Affordable restaurants as well, Sailor’s Joint for example. I stayed at Subira House.
    Daen
    Canada
  • Scored 4.0
    4.0

    A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of...

    A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of details paid to the decor. Unfortunately, not the same attention was given to the 3 restaurants. Poor quality food with a limited selection except for a very nice breakfast buffet. Had confirmed a twin bedded room, but did not receive one. The beds are extremely firm as the mattress sits on a cement platform but does have a nicely hung mosquito net. Easy access across the water to Lamu.
    Chez Linda
    United States of America
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    - The ocean activities are marvelous!

    - The ocean activities are marvelous! Amazing experience, memories I will always treasure. Food was also nice, a lot of seafood. Very culturally rich too! - The town is dirty, because of monkeys, people in Lamu seem to have gotten used to it, but for an outsider its not. In addition, they don't treat the donkeys right, so it's sad to see them suffering. Lamu is a small town, I wish they would think of other means of transport and at least for people just walking, donkeys should be forbidden. There was also a lot of trash on the street, even in monuments.
    Evelin
    El Salvador
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the...

    Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the main land of Kenya. You can enjoy the historical environment, beautiful beaches, sun rise and sun set, relaxing on the boat/dhow. And Lamu people are very kind to visitors, I love it. Some activities in the sea may be affected by the tide. So, it's better to ask people in advance when you can do the activity you want to do.
    Mutsumi
    Kenya

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Lamu

  • From $50 per night
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 38 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 :)
    A
    Alice
    United Kingdom
  • From $45 per night
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 71 reviews
    Staff were incredible, always on hand to help with organising boat trips, transfers down to Shela (nearby more touristy area at south of Lamu) and flexible for breakfast timings.
    Daniel
    United Kingdom
  • From $60 per night
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 117 reviews
    clean, mosquito nets, hot shower, ok breakfast. You can organize tours from hotel staff. 30 min walk to the beach, very good restaurant beside the accomodation (Lamu house)
    Joao
    Portugal
  • From $90 per night
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 253 reviews
    Beautiful location and hotel. Staff was amazing. Only a short walk to Shela beach. The whole family had a great time!
    Andrew
    Denmark
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 208 reviews
    Kennedy and John were fantastic. So welcoming and helpful. Best customer service I’ve experienced in Kenya.
    Philip
    Malawi