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The 10 Best Hotels with pools in Lamu, Kenya

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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu. The property was built in 19th century, and has accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The holiday home features an indoor pool and a shared kitchen.

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

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9.1
Superb
37 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available.

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.

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8.7
Fabulous
243 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Situated 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront offers an indoor pool, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This guest house features accommodation with a patio. Rooms are fitted with a balcony with views of the sea.

Great location on the waterfront in the old city, beautiful rooms, lovely rooftop patio.

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8.6
Fabulous
16 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Situated in Lamu, Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House offers accommodation with a terrace and kitchen. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool.

Beautiful house in the heart of Lamu. The housekeeper was lovely and helped us with all our requests. Plenty of space to relax outside of the room as well.

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8.7
Fabulous
35 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

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. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Riyadha Mosque. The accommodation features free shuttle service, room service and currency exchange for guests.

At LAMU HOUSE guests are welcome to take advantage of an indoor swimming pool.

The staff were really accommodating, couldn't do enough for you. Rooms were very authentic and clean. Food in the restaurant was very good. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

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8.4
Very good
22 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

The rooms include en suite bathrooms with a shower and complimentary toiletries. The suites also offer views of the sea or garden, as well as a balcony and seating area.

Beautiful location in Shela village, stunning gardens around the hotel and a short walk to Shela Beach which goes on forever. The restaurant at Kijani is amazing, better than Peponi! Definitely have the Kijani Crab Curry!

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8.5
Very good
68 reviews
Price from
£167
per night

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. Free WiFi access is available.

The staff and facilities were the best.

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7.5
Good
256 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

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.

Decorated with wood-carved Swahili furniture, the rooms have a seating area and some of them have private balconies. The bathrooms also come with towels. Extras include linen and a fan.

Great staff, beautiful space, excellent service

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7.8
Good
108 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Guests can relax on the beach or visit the outdoor swimming pool, which is a 1-minute walk from the property. Sabrina’s Café and Restaurant serves a variety of local dishes as well as fresh bread and muffins.

Samuel’s hospitality, Samuel’s breakfast, the location, the view, rooftop chill zone

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7.4
Good
186 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Ttunu House provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers.

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8
Very good
2 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Looking for a hotel with pools?

‘Does it have a pool?’ is arguably one of the most common questions when booking a stay in any location. These hotels offer a great way to keep active during your holiday without having to hit the gym. Indoor pools allow you to practice your backstroke come rain or shine, whereas outdoor options allow you to relax on a sun lounger after swimming a few lengths.
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  • Banana House and Wellness Centre
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 243 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort.

    Loved the Swahili dinner - what a great initiative

  • Pwani House - Lamu Seafront
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews

    Situated 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront offers an indoor pool, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    Amazing location. Great views. Staff and owners are very helpful.

  • LAMU HOUSE
    Breakfast options
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 22 reviews

    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.

    The pictures don't do it justice. It's absolutely beautiful

  • Kijani Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 68 reviews

    Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

    the staff are amazing at reception and dining room

  • Msafini Hotel
    Breakfast options
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 256 reviews

    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.

    Great staff, very good food, clean, nice small pool

  • Jannat House
    Breakfast options
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 108 reviews

    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.

    Authentic multi storey house in the heart of lamu town

  • Pwani House - Lamu Seafront

    Featuring accommodation with a plunge pool, quiet street view and a balcony, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront is located in Lamu.

  • Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 35 reviews

    Situated in Lamu, Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House offers accommodation with a terrace and kitchen. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay.

    prachtig !!! huis . zeer ruim en aangenaam midden in old lamu town

Save money on pools in Lamu – budget options available!

  • Ras Kitao Holiday Villa
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Lamu, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa offers accommodation with seating area. With sea views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool.

  • Shella White House
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 186 reviews

    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.

    Excellent breakfast, extremely friendly and helpful manager

  • Ttunu House
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Ttunu House provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony.

  • MANDA ISLAND Private Villa
    Budget options available
    4.5
    Scored 4.5
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Lamu, just a few steps from Manda Beach, MANDA ISLAND Private Villa provides beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, pool with a view, an indoor pool and free WiFi.

  • Jahazi House
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Lamu, Jahazi House features accommodation with a private pool, a terrace and sea views.

  • Jannataan Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 38 reviews

    Located 400 metres from Manda Beach, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation in Lamu and has an indoor pool, a garden and a terrace.

    Great place, staff, pool and rooftop scene at a good price

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Hotels with a pool that guests love in Lamu

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews
    After a slight misunderstanding as to the day or arrival, Elizabeth and Cornelius promptly managed to solve the issue and pick us up and have the house ready for us. The staff was always courteous and available to help us. Steven, the cook, cooked wonderful meals as per our requests and we settled all bills directly with him. The swimming pool is marvelous and the terrace is also a wonderful spot when the breeze flows. Highly reccomendable if you prefer to stay in Lamu old Town to explore historic sights, rather than in Shela.
    Maria Joao
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £83.69
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews
    Peter was very supportive and the swimming pool
    Stefan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £37.55
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 108 reviews
    Caroline is an amazing and hard-worked person. Everybody was so nice! The room was cleaned and well equipped. Lamu is so hot, so it's great to have a swimming pool!
    Cristina Alonso
    People with friends
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 68 reviews
    Amazing stay. Wonderful style and attention on details, big room with terrace. nice swimming pool and excellent food at the restaurant. The staff is helpful and very professional. Best place in Shela.
    Erica
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £121.14
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 243 reviews
    Garden and swimming pool,. Delicious breakfast and the swahili dinner.
    Elisa Analia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £143.46
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 22 reviews
    It is a stunningly beautiful boho style (eg shabby but very chic) hotel, with wonderful shared areas, and a very nice unheated swimming pool. Staff were generally very kind and friendly.
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £43.84
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 38 reviews
    Clean and new towels and bed Sheets Location Nice Swimming pool super
    Marta
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £121.14
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 243 reviews
    A beautiful place to stay in the heart of Shela. The penthouse suite was worth the extra cost and we enjoyed relaxing on our terrace. The swimming pool was perfect as were the comfy sunloungers. We especially enjoyed the communal Swahili dinner on our last night.
    rebecca
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £95.64
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 259 reviews
    It is a beautiful place to stay; charming, comfortable, clean, excellent breakfast and staff, not a lot more you require on your holiday ;). Would definitely recommend. Of course a swimming pool would be nice, but not so very practical in its location.
    Fiona765
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £121.14
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 243 reviews
    I realised I should've booked a much longer stay after my first day in Lamu. Banana House does a great job of capturing the charm of the wider community. I enjoyed the food, the saltwater swimming pool and my favourites; the staff. Shoutouts to my guy, Kalama for going many extra steps to give me the best experience.
    Jeffery
    Solo traveller