About this property

Beachfront Location: Shela Bahari in Nairobi offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bidets, dining tables, free toiletries, showers, wardrobes, and balconies. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining and Leisure: The on-site restaurant serves delicious meals, and yoga classes are offered for guests to stay active. Additional facilities include a lounge and paid shuttle service. Nearby Attractions: Manda Beach is just a few steps away, Shela Beach a 3-minute walk, and Mnarani House 984 feet from the property. Highly rated for its convenient location and scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vertti
    Finland Finland
    Staff was so friendly, nice breakfast, overall nice atmosphere. Convenient location in Shela. AC worked, although dripped some water. Problem was fixed fast tho :)
  • Ubah
    Canada Canada
    It was well located and the fact that it was owned by locals made it extra special
  • Churakova
    United States United States
    Stuff is very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and a good variety Beach is nearby Easy to access city
  • Dana
    United States United States
    The pictures don’t do the property any justice. My room had the perfect view for the purple hues of the sunset. The food, room, location was perfect. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and he was very inviting. I felt like I was at a family...
  • Choon
    Kenya Kenya
    Nicely located with a great view of the sea. staff are very helpful especially Barak. The property’s restaurant is just downstairs and the Swahili curry was delicious
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Taufik the owner/ manager went above and beyond for us during our stay. A very great gentleman....
  • Manda
    Namibia Namibia
    The traditional atmosphere and that it was a family run place made it very special. The management and staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. We loved being in the top room with a private balcony and beautiful views over the...
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great views over sea, large balcony with top room.
  • Clara
    Zambia Zambia
    Best hotel room sea view in all Lamu! Breathtaking. The location is amazing. Comfortable bed and nice staff.
  • Adam
    United States United States
    I enjoyed the breakfast a lot, the location was great, there are many boats docked right next to the hotel waiting to take you to any other part of Lamu and the staff was always available to help organize other outings.

Hosted by Tawfiq

9.2
Host Review Score
Tawfiq
The hotel is right by the water and therefore has a stunning view of the ocean. We are a locally owned establishment and we are community focused. We also have a restaurant downstairs with an excellent sea view where you can have delicious local cuisine and sea-food.
The hotel is located right nest to the jetty and is a walking distance to all the interesting places in the village, such as the sand dunes, restaurantsm an isolated beach etc,
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Shela Bahari

    No additional info available

Amenities of Shela Bahari

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Yoga classes

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Shela Bahari