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All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Our vacation was fantastic! The place had a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the accommodations were very comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home.

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9
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$76.50
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. Excellent location, excellent hosts (Masha and Harrison), extremely scrumptuous food. You feel at home. Extreme tranquility on Manda Island, away from the hustle and bustle. Hard to beat.

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9.1
Wonderful
22 reviews
Price from
$117.80
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
127 reviews
Price from
$31.50
per night

Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 300 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Riyadha Mosque. A good environment to relax and unwind

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8.6
Excellent
100 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

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.

Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. 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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8.9
Excellent
111 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

All rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at Banana House and Wellness Centre also boast a terrace. The hotel is beautiful, and the staff is always available and welcoming. We have access to a wide range of activities and the hotel is well located, in the center of Shilla and a few minutes by walk from the beach.

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8.7
Excellent
202 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Roof Top House is situated in Lamu, 200 metres from Gallery Baraka, 300 metres from Lamu Museum, as well as 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is 60 metres away.

Riyadha Mosque is 300 metres from the guest house. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Clean and well-priced accommodation in the center.

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8
Very Good
6 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

At the guest house, all units are equipped with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Great location on the waterfront in the old city, beautiful rooms, lovely rooftop patio.

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8.1
Very Good
55 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum. It is located 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and features a shared kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is 100 metres away. Good place to stay for a couple of days

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8.2
Very Good
59 reviews
Price from
$32.40
per night

Situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum, Roof Top House features accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. Located around 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, the guest house is also 300 metres away from Riyadha Mosque.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
$24.20
per night

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