Shiban House
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Shiban House in Lamu Island offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a sun terrace. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, Ã la carte, vegetarian, and halal. Local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits are served. Amenities and Services: The homestay features a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and housekeeping service. Hiking activities are nearby. Reception staff speak English and Swahili. Nearby Attractions: Shella Beach is a 6-minute walk away, and Mnarani House lies 656 feet from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rashida
Uganda“Great location, very clean.Joseph was there anytime I needed him . Thank you Joseph, am coming back again” - Saanya
United States“Joseph went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The room and the roof were lovely and sparkling clean. Joseph arranged dhow tours for us and guided us back to the hotel every night through the winding streets — we can’t thank him enough...” - Anthony
United Kingdom“Great staff, comfortable and good value for the price.” - Berta
Germany“The staff at Shiban house are exceptionally welcoming and friendly. Perpetual and Joseph really went above and beyond to make sure I had a great stay in Shela, I felt very well looked after and was immediately treated as a friend. Also, the house...” - Matt United States“Best property in Shella. - AMAZING Host and staff. - incredible location - wonderful architecture and design.”
- Makoto
Singapore“Joseph and Mpanzi were very lovely and took good care of me. I enjoyed chatting with them and really felt like I had made new friends by the time I left. The house is large and clean and is well located in Shela. A very comfortable base to explore...” - Jack
Luxembourg“We appreciated the efforts of Joseph, the manager, to respond to all our enquiries. He is a very gentle person who follows through with the guests' needs. He was kind enough to take us to a Saturday night party which brought some distraction to...” - Daniel United States“The staff at this place were phenomenal - very attentive and went out of their way to ensure you had a comfortable stay not only at the property but in Lamu in general. Shout out to Joseph who did a particularly amazing job!”
- Jo
Canada“Joseph was so helpful with everything! made our stay easier. location was great, comfortable beds.” - Salem
Tanzania“The cleanliness, the sparkling floors , great place to relax and enjoy a short break. Shiban House indeed felt like a home away from home. Saada the Manager was very helpful. Joseph her assistant was exceptional - he took me around...”
Hosted by Jamila Abdallah
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children over 7 are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Shiban 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.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
