Furaha House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.8

About this property

Beachfront Location: Furaha House in Shela, Lamu offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the outdoor dining area. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and terraces. Each room includes a dining table, kitchen, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: A restaurant serves delicious meals, complemented by a bar for refreshments. Outdoor furniture enhances the dining experience. Local Attractions: Shela Beach is a 1-minute walk away, while Mnarani House lies 1312 feet from the property. Reception staff speak English and Swahili.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nazira
    Canada Canada
    “Nyama took very good care of us. Breakfast was wonderful!”
  • James
    United States United States
    “Our host Kazunga was fantastic! He cooked delicious meals for us, set up tours, and showed us around town.”
  • Jousset
    Kenya Kenya
    “Perfect location Niama the manager is very helpful and excellent at his job. (Thanks to.him)”
  • Danielle
    Denmark Denmark
    “Great place. Lovely and welcoming host!! Sea view from the balcony and roof top. Just amazing!”
  • Giovanna
    Italy Italy
    “Il soggiorno è stato perfetto, casa in posizione centrale, molto pulita, arredata con gusto e con una terrazza veramente vivibile dove fare ottime colazioni vista mare. Nyama sempre estremamente gentile e disponibile.”
  • Jürgen
    Germany Germany
    “Furaha House ist eine großartige kleine Pension in Shela auf Lamu Island mit nur 2 Zimmer. Mr. Nyama kümmert sich liebevoll um seine Gäste. Er ist ein sehr guter Koch (er hat mich täglich 2x mit frischem Fisch versorgt). Ich habe die Ruhe in Lamu...”
  • Henk
    Kenya Kenya
    “Good location, nice view, good WiFi, great staff (thank you Mr. Nyama!), enjoyed the roof terrace”

Host Info

9.1
Host Review Score
The house is a stone's throw from the beach, just behind Peponi Hotel. It is also close to the Friday Mosque, UNESCO historic sites and shops/ATM. You’ll love it because of the seafront atmosphere, the wonderful rooftop view, the privacy and, last but not least, the welcoming house staff and excellent chef. Our Chef can cook anything from traditional Swahili Dishes to everyday Sea Food. He also arranges for the supply of fresh fish, lobster, Crab, Calamari and Prawns. There is a small fee for cooking service that can be negotiated directly with the house keeper. Alternatively, those who chose self-catering can do so.
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

House rules

Furaha House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Furaha House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.