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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Hotel in Lamu

Located a few steps from Kipungani Beach, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Lamu and features a fitness centre, a garden and a bar.

T
Tatiana
From
Russia
Absolutely amazing place. Very friendly and helpful stuff, delicious food, relaxing atmosphere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$370
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Dadson
From
Kenya
Swimming pool an accessibility to the sea
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults

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, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant.

T
Tracy
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful place & location. It was so peaceful and the staff were amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$161.04
1 night, 2 adults

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.

k
karama
From
Kenya
The Swahili breakfast was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Hotel in Lamu

JamboHouse Lamu is set in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka, 500 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

i
irene
From
United States
Hostel tucked away behind old town centre, uphill so breezy (good), great views from THREE terraces. (Stairs!!!) Bit of a hike to get there but very interesting little streets and you get to meet your neighbours on the way in and out. Room spacious, well equipped; warm but fans (and you can sleep on terrace if steaming). Private bathrooms. Really nice breakfasts, good choices, eggs/veggies/pancakes/toast/butter/jam, fruit juice, fruit, all super fresh and beautifully cooked and served to order plus tea/coffee available all day. Arnold and Fred work very hard to keep things clean and tidy, and offer tons of info on EVERYTHING you could want to know. Plus good wifi. Extremely friendly atmosphere. Excellent value for money; I strongly recommend, esp. for a single traveller, felt very comfortable and relaxing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Hotel in Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Shela Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

H
Helga
From
Hungary
Jua House is the most wonderful and beautiful place in Shela. Cozy house, perfect details, impeccable cleanliness and let's not forget Amani, who is the heart and soul of this whole place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
Price from
US$155
1 night, 2 adults

Red Moon House

Hotel in Lamu

Located in Lamu, a few steps from Manda Beach and 400 metres from Mnarani House, Red Moon House provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$275
1 night, 2 adults

Star House 3

Hotel in Shela

Situated 100 metres from Mnarani House, Star House 3 features accommodation in Shela. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Shela Beach is 300 metres away.

R
RODGER
From
South Africa
Star House 3 is a triumph in the use of space and refreshing air flow through the whole unit. It is well appointed, comfortable, and clean. It has a luxurious king size bed with high quality linen. Staff are friendly and unobtrusive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Baytulkher

Hotel in Lamu

Featuring an indoor pool and views of garden, Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 100 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

m
marie
From
United Kingdom
My family and I so had a fantastic time at Baytulkher. The food was yummy, the house is beautiful and spacious, the swimming was perfect for young kids and the sunset view from the roof was delightful. The location is relatively quiet for Lamu town, not far from the port and the fan really helped us to sleep well. Malik was so kind, helpful and accommodating. He helped us with transport, drinks, mosquitos nets for the sofa bed and much more. I would highly recommend here. For the price you pay, you really do get a lot. We are very grateful to have found here. They have listened to the comments made in previous reviews, as issue like hot water have definitely been resolved and we received cleaning each day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Hotel in Lamu

Featuring a shared lounge and views of garden, Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 400 metres from Manda Beach.

P
Patricia
From
Australia
The host was absolutely lovely and made us feel completely at home. He made sure we were comfortable at all times, and tailored city tours, boat trips and a sunset cruise for us. Definitely made our stay in Lamu and we hope to go back sometime!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

How everything has been preserved .

How everything has been preserved . Loveeed my stay in Shela …. Sadly they hardly eat pepper there so if you like heat like Africans . Bring yours . Abu gives the best tour guild as well as Kasime . Kasime gives the best sunset boat sailing . You can ask for both of them at the Lamu house
Guest review bylilian
Nigeria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in...

Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in Lamu. A simple request to shiban house to make it feel special, ended up being the best birthday surprise ever...Sada thank you, my heart is overwhelmed by how you managed to surprise me 😊. Joseph took excellent care of us and was ready to help us around. I must say, I feel fulfilled even as I have turned a year younger 😂😊😂. Thank you mapenzi too for the awesome breakfast we got every day. Shela is the best place to be in lamu. You can access lamu town easily and learn so much about the history of it, ask for the best knowledgeable guy there called 'sunshine' locally. Its near peponi hostel and majlis resort. Make a point of doing the sunset cruise 😊 . Definately 10/10.
Guest review byMiriam
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Lamu is a bohemian hipster paradise, with a culture that’s...

Lamu is a bohemian hipster paradise, with a culture that’s 100 driven by locals. It’s a perfect slice of heaven on earth. Lamu town is great for history of the island and its people, Shela has a lot more shopping and food options. Shela beach was my favourite for swimming, super clean and no crowds at all for miles. Sunset and Majlis resort was top!
Guest review byAlex
Ireland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Amazing place to stay.

Amazing place to stay. You feel at home with the personal care they do. Breakfast is good esp the Swahili breakfast. Great views during dining and terrace is amazing for sunrise. Will definitely visit again.
Guest review byThabit
United Arab Emirates
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Fascinating town - loved strolling the streets observing the...

Fascinating town - loved strolling the streets observing the daily activities of local life. Good local restaurants and nice fresh food market. Some gem locations for nice coffee and local crafts if you hunt around. Further afield the Flip Flop Project was interesting and of course dhow sailing sunset cruise with Cpt Moroko is a must.
Guest review byCandace
Australia