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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 and facilities were the best.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
256 reviews
Price from$81per night
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.

Staff was wonderful. Extremely accommodating. They were able to meet us at the airport and the pier and lead us to the hotel. Which I recommend as the old town area of Lamu is a bit of a maze. The building has super authentic architecture and lots of outdoor areas to relax.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
106 reviews
Price from$30.70per 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.

The hotel was great, hanging out by the pool was wonderful. Reminded me of the Road hotels in Morocco with the pool in the centre open with plants around. The meals were all very tasty and portion sizes just right. The view from our balcony was informative and immersive to watch. Our room was kept spotless and netting around bed much appreciated, that being said we had only one mosquito bite between the two of us. Many people came by on the tour to take photos of the pool, I think the hotel was part of the tour of Old Town. Shout out to Esther at the front desk, always friendly and took care of any needs we had. Wifi was excellent.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
22 reviews
Price from$117per 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
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
43 reviews
Price from$80per night
Banana House and Wellness Centre, hotel in Lamu

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.

Staff were great, the breakfast was good.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
243 reviews
Price from$152per 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.

cute and comfortable on the water. hotel manager is wonderful and ensures you have a good stay!
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
112 reviews
Price from$48per night
Amu House, hotel in Lamu

Providing a garden, a terrace, and free Wifi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house a 1-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 200 yards from Lamu Museum. This guest house provides a shared lounge.

The staffs Alex and karisa be very friendly staff and hotel very clean and maintained 5 mins walk from main town center thumbs up 👍
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
68 reviews
Price from$45per night
Andavelo House, hotel in Lamu

With 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable in a few steps, Andavelo House provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.

Safari was a fantastic host, very kind and helpful. The place itself is really stylish. The bed was comfortable.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
81 reviews
Price from$94.50per night
Jamala Guesthouse, hotel in Lamu

Featuring a garden, Jamala Guest house is located in Lamu in the Coast region, 141 feet from Lamu fort. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Jetty (Lamu) and Water well.

Jamala Guesthouse, nestled in the heart of Lamu Old Town, was an absolute delight for us first-time visitors to Lamu. It provided a unique opportunity to deeply immerse ourselves in the local culture and connect with the welcoming people. The early morning calls to prayer from the surrounding mosques, for instance, became an integral part of the immersive experience. It is located just a short walk from the boat jetty which is super convenient! The host, Baji, was not only highly responsive but also incredibly helpful. Right from the moment we made our booking, he was readily available to provide us with all the information we needed. Baji even arranged a boat pick-up for us and an enriching Old Town Tour with Abu, who was an absolute delight to be around. The rooms at Jamala were both spacious and well-equipped with all the essentials, making it excellent value for money. The breakfast was also nice and balanced, with the option of tea/coffee, bread, eggs and fruit. There is also a kitchen available complete with a fridge that is available for guests to use. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay at Jamala again! Thank you to the team for making our inaugural visit to Lamu very memorable!😊😊
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
52 reviews
Price from$37per 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
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
37 reviews
Price from$120per night
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What Guests Said About Lamu:

  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 4.0
    Scored 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
  • 8.0
    Scored 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
  • 8.0
    Scored 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
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The town is quirky and locals are great.

    The town is quirky and locals are great. No cars or motorbikes in the center but lot of donkeys. Lamu is really worth to visit! Only thing, its quite dirty, especially the seafront. Plastic every where
    Heli
    Finland

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Lamu

  • From $9.90 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    Mohammed is a very great host. He welcomed me so nicely and offered a guide to show me around Lamu. We also made a food arrangement and him and his family cooked for me for the whole of my stay there which was affordable as food can be quite tricky when new. You will feel at home. I loved the upstairs rooms because of the ventilation, so would highly recommend those. It's also situated 7 minutes away from the main street so it will give you a good tour of old town when figuring out old town. Overall a great experience for budget travellers
    Betty Kenya
    Kenya
  • From $81 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 256 reviews
    Great place to stay in Shela! We've got 2 spacious rooms on the highest floor with ocean and island view, connected by a huge terasse with places to lounge. Beds comfortable and equipped with a mosquito set. Ventilators working well, although the heat could not be beated. The staff was extremely helpful, satisfying all our needs, always smiling. The rooftop restaurant also has incredible views over the island and sea, sunrise and sunset with a breeze. Food - breakfast and dinner - was delicious. The place is highly recommended!
    miky b.
    Slovakia
  • From $152 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 243 reviews
    Banana House is a wonderfully secluded peaceful guest house a very short walk from the foreshore and all amenities in Shela. Shela itself boasts miles of Sandy beaches, beautiful dunes with sailing fishing and other activities as well as a wide range of eateries. Banana House offers an excellent morning yoga session not to be missed. the food here is very good indeed and Monica’s team are flexible and responsive. the accommodation is clean and basic - classically East African. This is a great location for couples or singles
    Jonathan
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 81 reviews
    Beautiful boutique hotel with large spacious rooms done up in a gorgeous Swahili style and a massive common area, right in the heart of Lamu Old Town's narrow roads. Safari, Johnson and Abu are really great. Safari in particular went out of his way to help us make our stay amazing, such as finding us a dhow captain to organise a private dhow trip. I'd 100% recommend Andavelo House for your Lamu stay.
    Reya
    United Kingdom
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 26 reviews
    We had an amazing time at Diamond Beach ! The best place to stay after 2 crazy weeks of safaris and waking up at 6am to visit Kenya. Perfect if you want to rest on the beach, take a swim, eat some good food, and enjoy life. Bonus: Pizza & movie night was amazing. we were so lucky to have the actual film director coming to present his movie + pizzas were delicious :)
    Lena
    France
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 81 reviews
    The STAFF are exceptional. Rooms were spacious. Locals called it “the palace”. Everything was marble, high ceilings with fans. Pool was indoors… having breakfast (to order)each morning was great. The staff, Safari along with Johnson and Abu are exceptional and were the best part of Lamu for me. Helpful, respectful, kind, patient and knowledgeable!
    Stephen
    United States of America
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews
    We had a wonderful stay at the apartment, situated in the heart of Shela, very close to the boat arrival area and other venues. The host was incredibly kind and provided us with information even before our arrival. The on-site staff was also very accommodating and always available to assist us.
    Dilara
    Germany
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 203 reviews
    Amazing and ecological gem in the middle of Lamu town in a traditional and beautifully restored and decorated house. Delicious and thoughtful breakfast and all the staff is amazing! Trips to beaches, mangroves and other beautiful sights can easily be arranged from the hotel.
    Katie
    Belgium
  • From $45 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 186 reviews
    The welcome drink (fresh passion juice) and convenient check in was awesome. I also liked the breakfast, Hamid was accomodative and friendly, too. The place was clean and was reasonably priced. Tom also met us on time at the Shela jetty and carried our luggage, which was nice.
    Khairunisa
    Kenya
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 203 reviews
    Mostly, I was totally relaxed and the longer O stayed, the more relaxed I became. It is very well maintained and beautifully renovated hotel in the middle of the old town of Luma. Great effort has been made to reduce its environmental footprint and it is very eco friendly.
    Lesly
    Australia
  • From $120 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 259 reviews
    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.
    Lucy
    United Kingdom
  • From $152 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 243 reviews
    My stay in Tree house was just wonderful. The hotel is very special, amazing vibe and incredible location. It was so peaceful and the staff are very helpful and nice. I also loved the food, very healthy, tasty and big dishes. I will definitely come back.
    Lucia
    Spain
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    Typical house located in the heart of Lamu Town. The bedroom is spacious and super comfortable. Arnold and his staff are really great and kind. The breakfast was delicious. Arnold is a wealth of information on Lamu and he will arrange tours for you.
    Manon
    Belgium
  • From $20 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 128 reviews
    I had a very nice stay. It is an old, interesting house with so much character. Very comfortable and Kahindi was very helpful to me. Perfect location in the old part of Lamu.
    Richard
    United States of America
  • From $81 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 256 reviews
    We stayed at the King Suite with a massive balcony that has a beautiful view. It was probably the best highlight of staying in Shela. We would highly recommend the King Suite.
    Serena
    Kenya
  • From $252 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews
    Location is great...to the left Shela beach...to the right you could walk to Old Town Lamu. Food was excellent and staff were really attentive! We loved the Chess board
    Charles
    Kenya
  • From $126 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 24 reviews
    The location is great to avoid crowds and just relax on the beach. Shela and Peponi Restaurant are just across the water so very easy to reach.
    Magdalena
    Netherlands
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    I loved the services at the property. The owner does such an amazing job of taking time out to explain about Lamu and potential things to do.
    Ajay
    India
  • From $60 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 112 reviews
    cute and comfortable on the water. hotel manager is wonderful and ensures you have a good stay!
    Fathima
    Canada
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 43 reviews
    One of the best places I have stayed in lamu
    eric
    Kenya