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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 situated a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
Ray
Kenya
BREAKFAST - Good. & Served on time. POOL - could be better maintained & treated, was a bit cloudy and water was not clear. Needs modern tiles for finishing. FACILITIES - Drainage, seemed poor as water kept flooding in the washroom. Some times water was unavailable. Better plumbing for water and sewerage system needed.
Otherwise, staff are super nice and always available for assistance.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
111 reviews
Price from€ 31.85per night
Royal House Shela
Hotel in Lamu
Situated within 200 metres of Manda Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House, Royal House Shela features rooms in Lamu. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.
Kamuhanga
Namibia
Great location and walking distance from the beach. The staff were exceptional and made us feel at home, going beyond what was required to make us feel at home
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
43 reviews
Price from€ 74.89per night
LAMU HOUSE
Hotel in Lamu
Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Hazel
United Kingdom
The decor and design, the hotel was stunning with beautiful decor all over. It had a beautiful courtyard that our room overlooked.
Perfect location in rhetorical heart of lamu with a stunning view of the water.
The staff were all so kind and helpful. The barman made the best cocktails! Food was great, breakfast was an incredible feast, recommend the Swahili breakfast.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
23 reviews
Price from€ 168.51per 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.
Goda
Lithuania
The hotel itself was nice, rooftop terrace was cool. The staff was very friendly, the location was okay.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
257 reviews
Price from€ 75.83per night
Jua House
Lamu
Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area.
Katja
Kenya
simple, clean, sophisticated. great view and quiet location in the midst of the community... home baked bread and cookies!!!!!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
275 reviews
Price from€ 112.34per night
Shella White House
Lamu
Situated just 10 metres from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
185 reviews
Price from€ 34.12per night
Beytsalam
Lamu
Set 300 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.
Cailin
South Africa
The staff really made my stay extra special. I appreciated their care and always being available to help me out.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
115 reviews
Price from€ 44.94per night
Wildebeeste Lamu
Lamu
Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from Gallery Baraka.
Hannah
South Africa
Such a unique space in a unique community..from the call to prayers to the breeze blowing on the terrace.
And Jacob is a great host
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
128 reviews
Price from€ 18.72per night
Jannataan Hotel
Lamu
Located 400 metres from Manda Beach, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation in Lamu and has an indoor pool, a garden and a terrace.
Anwar
Canada
Very good u choose from two either Swahili breakfast or English
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
38 reviews
Price from€ 46.81per night
Makubwa House
Lamu
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.
David
United Kingdom
Good location, amazing property and views and helpful staff/host. Good suggestions and good value
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
35 reviews
Price from€ 91.74per night
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What guests said about Lamu:
- 10Scored 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 friendlyAAnonymous - 10Scored 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.
MeronGermany - 10Scored 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.
DaenCanada - 4.0Scored 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 LindaUnited States - 8.0Scored 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.EvelinEl Salvador - 8.0Scored 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.MutsumiKenya
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- From € 9.27 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 17 reviewsMohammed 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 travellersBetty KenyaKenya
- From € 75.83 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 257 reviewsGreat location very close to the seafront, super friendly personel, breakfast was simple and good,the roof top has great view which the breakfast lounge is located and our day every morning was starting with lot of energy from the dunes and Manda beach. We loved Florence (a young local lady) which was working at the hotel ,super vivid ,super helpful with the greatest happy smile on the face everyday which made our stay at the hotel most pleasant!!! The swimming pool also, saved our lives....many hot evenings! 😉KirillosGreece
- From € 168.51 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 23 reviewsA remarkable property, full of history and character, and stylishly decorated. Our quiet room and private terrace at the back of the hotel overlooked charming rooftops, with dhows on the sea in the distance. The multiple pools, each set in its own secluded courtyard, are perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the island or the historic Old Town, and the waterside restaurant is totally delightful. Best of all, the team are so warm, welcoming and genuine - they really embody the spirit of Lamu and Kenya.ColinSouth Africa
- From € 46.81 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 38 reviewsGreat 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 :)AAliceUnited Kingdom
- From € 88.47 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 85 reviewsBeautiful 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.ReyaUnited Kingdom
- From € 9.27 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 17 reviewsVery comfortable stay in a perfect location in the Lamu old town. The price is unbeatable, and it had everything we need to have a comfortable sleep. Muhammad, Emanuel and their team were super friendly, supportive and professional. Previous review said negative things about the toilet, but our experience was great. Comfortable clean well managed toilet.JumpeiAustralia
- From € 88.47 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 85 reviewsThe 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!
StephenUnited States - From € 37.91 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 185 reviewsGreat location in the heart of Shela and close to the beach. We loved the rooftop and chill out areas, lovely views. Bed was comfy we had 2 fans in our room which worked great. Breakfast was great and we were very well taken care of by Tom. We really appreciated use of the lovely pool at Janataan house, only a couple of minutes walk away.
LeilaUnited Kingdom - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 206 reviewsLocation and the hotel architecture are wonderful if you like to stay some historical sites. If it’s available, book the third floor ocean view suit. Private porch, unbelievable ocean view, you won’t regret it. Breakfast is remarkably. Located right behind the Lamu fort. Staff in hotel are all helpful and friendly.YueUnited States
- 10Scored 10ExceptionalRated exceptional· 1 reviewWe had a delicious breakfast prepared for us . Rooms were always clean and tidy . Interior deco reflects 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐮 heritage , and comfy too . Friendly staff and great location close to Shela . We also had a young captain who took us around with the boat for a fair price . A holiday to remember!VVictoriaKenya
- From € 18.72 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 128 reviewsA very beautiful and charming swahili palace. Josh is very nice and helped with everything, even with things not concerning to the accomodation. The room was very big and I could use the Kitchen and the top terrace with very nice views. Best place in Lamu if you want to avoid the fancy resorts.
JudithAustria - From € 126.38 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 275 reviewsJua Hse facilities are clean and within reason, staff is exceptionally friendly and the location is perfect. Short of looking for a luxury vacation destination, this is your best bet. Even the little things like packing you a basket with essentials for a beach excursion, and the on-site bakery.DrydenKenya
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 134 reviewsI loved everything about Jambo House. The breakfast was lovely. The host Arnold was, exceptional. He made sure my stay was hitch free. He recommended lovely restaurants and tour guides. I needed little help to move around Lamu. I will definitely tell my friends about Jambo House.DianaNigeria
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 111 reviewsStaff 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.
ALEXANDRAUnited States - From € 126.38 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 275 reviewsAbsolutely 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.LucyUnited Kingdom
- From € 252.76 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 67 reviewsbreakfast was good, the view is excellent, it is located right by the beach. The rooms are standard and not luxury, veranda is excellent, sit and see sunset and sunrise. that is lovely pool is small but okay
NellyKenya - 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 35 reviewsThe 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 stayJoUnited Kingdom
- From € 252.76 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 67 reviewsThe hotel is at the shore of the beach and the aesthetics are picture perfect. Breakfast was also good and filing
WORESHAKenya - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 206 reviewsKennedy and John were fantastic. So welcoming and helpful. Best customer service I’ve experienced in Kenya.
PhilipMalawi - From € 56.17 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 115 reviewsThe rooms were comfortable. The beds were great. The hotel was close to the water front.David MorseIndia
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