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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.

A
Anna
From
Canada
Kind and attentive staff in a traditional Swahili house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Hotel in Lamu

Located within a 3-minute walk of Shela Beach and 200 yards of Mnarani House, Royal House Shela has rooms in Lamu. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

M
Mihai
From
United States
Nice, decent place with lots of terasses at different levels
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
$80
1 night, 2 adults

Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Hotel in Lamu

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. The hotel has family rooms.

V
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 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
$141
1 night, 2 adults

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.

E
Emily
From
United States
Beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
$148.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Anonymous
From
Kenya
the swahili breakfast was on point and delicious the day chef prepared delicious meals
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Price from
$81
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.

S
Shahir
From
United States
Just all round amazing! Friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast and afternoon tea!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Price from
$135
1 night, 2 adults

Beytsalam

Lamu

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Beytsalam in Lamu is close to 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Lamu Museum. Featuring sea and city views, this bed and breakfast also features free Wifi.

L
Luh Saraswati
From
Indonesia
There was a problem with the electricity (or AC) in the building when we arrived, but a new place closeby was quickly arranged for us. Other issues we encountered in the new place were quickly addressed as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
$85.50
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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

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.

y
yuanyuan
From
China
The staff is very helpful, I lost my trousers on rooftop coz the strong wind, he found it and got it back to me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
$18
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 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
$80
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Lamu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Stopover Guest House and Restaurant provides beachfront accommodations in Lamu.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Olympic House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 4-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and 500 yards from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 28 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool and shared lounge.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Lamu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 53 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.

  • Golden House

    Hotel in Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Golden House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Lamu Museum is a few steps away.

  • LAMU HOUSE

    Hotel in Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Yumbe House Garden enjoys a location in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and 0.6 miles from Riyadha Mosque. With sea views, this accommodation features a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 49 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, The Red Pepper House offers 5-star accommodations in Lamu and features a garden, shared lounge and terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 50 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.

Hotels located in the center of Lamu

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Roof Top House is located in Lamu, just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 12 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Fatnaish Apartment's Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

  • Precious Bungalow House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

  • Tashma

    Hotel in Lamu
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Tashma offers accommodations in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

  • Tashma Lamu apartment offers accommodations in Lamu, a 18-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This apartment provides accommodations with a balcony.

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What Guests Said About Lamu:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Meron
    Germany
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Daen
    Canada

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  • From $135 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
    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.
    Guest review by
    Enas
    Lebanon
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
    If you want to explore Lamu Old Town, Subira House is a perfect choice for you. The staff are super nice and will help you sort out arrangements for walking tours, sunset cruises etc. Oh and make sure to have the traditional Swahili three course dinner they offer - it was delicious and served in an incredible setting!
    Guest review by
    Natalia
    Kenya
  • From $80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
    Location was conveniently central for exploration of the town, shops and a walk to Shela. The house was interestingly quiet and peaceful despite being in the middle of town.
    Guest review by
    anthony
    United Kingdom
  • From $155 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
    A beautiful hotel with amazing staff, in the perfect location in Shela. Loved the in house bakery, size of the hotel and roof views.
    Guest review by
    Olivia
    United Kingdom
  • From $81 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
    Lovely local hotel at the heart of Shela, offering a great rooftop view with welcoming and helpful staff!
    Guest review by
    Ines
    United Kingdom
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