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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.
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Affun
From
NigeriaI liked the full English breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
€ 138.65
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.
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Adam
From
United KingdomThe view on the rooftop for breakfast was fantastic. Delicious fresh fruit for breakfast every day. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
€ 59.56
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.
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Anthony
From
FranceThe hotel is so nice and cute and beautiful- very authentic Lamu! It’s perfectly placed in old town.
Loved the architecture and staff! So friendly !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
€ 51.04
1 night, 2 adults
The Majlis Resort
Hotel in Lamu
•The Majlis Resort is located in Lamu on Manda Island, overlooking the scenic Ras Kitau Bay.
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Sanyu, Annabelle
From
NetherlandsEverything, especially the beachfront pool! Thank you Majlis for the wonderful service and hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
€ 370
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.
M
Mark
From
KenyaIt was fantastic all around. Abas the host was very helpful, the flat is in a great location and the finishing in the flat was very high quality. I would highly recommend staying at Star House.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
€ 101.22
1 night, 2 adults
Two Bedroom Private Apartment in Shela, Lamu
Hotel in Shela
Featuring quiet street views, Two Bedroom Private Apartment in Shela, Lamu offers accommodation with a balcony, around 200 metres from Mnarani House.
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Mercy
From
KenyaLoved the cleanliness, interior design, brightness, natural lighting and overall aesthetic.
The house manager, Rita, was a great host as well. She made our stay very comfortable and pleasant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
€ 77.86
1 night, 2 adults
Gaba Gaba House
Hotel in Lamu
Gaba Gaba House in Lamu provides adults-only accommodation with a rooftop pool and a shared lounge. Featuring private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.
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Magnus
From
SwedenVery very stylish and spacious house. Amazing rooftop.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
€ 129.77
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.
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Maria
From
GreeceWe booked an apartment for 4 people which was incredible spacious and beautiful and the location was also very good!
Nice swahili breakfast plus fresh fruits and the best smoothies we've ever had! The host and Emmanuel were very friendly and helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
€ 103.82
1 night, 2 adults
Sai Shanti House
Hotel in Lamu
Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach.
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Isabella
From
ItalyChris is an amazing host. The house is lovely, perfectly located and very reasonably priced. I was solo travelling and felt very safe at Sai Shanti!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
€ 62.29
1 night, 2 adults
Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes
Hotel in Shela
Located in Shela, 500 metres from Manda Beach, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a balcony and access to a garden and an outdoor pool.
A
Andreas
From
GermanyPerfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
€ 324.42
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
A perfect getaway spot for a demanding traveler. Steps for the immaculate sandy beach, action and numerous fine stores and dining, but offers a quiet refuge within its own compound in an appealing Swahili style, with a resident tortoise family. A convenient on-site rooftop restaurant with a bar and a nice breezy view of the ocean canal and boats. Excellent service with attention to detail. Tito and Bonnie deserve a special mention!!! Complimentary airport transfer on a boat. A convenient 20-minute boat ride (1000 KSh, or about US$8, each way) to the historic Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Guest review byAndrey
Latvia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
The location of Subira House could not be better if you wish to live in Lamu village. The staff as well as Christina were both helpful and friendly. I felt at home. Excellent value for money
Guest review byJohann
France
From € 51.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
The hotel is so nice and cute and beautiful- very authentic Lamu! It’s perfectly placed in old town.
Loved the architecture and staff! So friendly !
Guest review byAnthony
France
From € 70.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
The view on the rooftop for breakfast was fantastic. Delicious fresh fruit for breakfast every day. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Guest review byAdam
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Everything, especially the beachfront pool! Thank you Majlis for the wonderful service and hospitality.
Guest review bySanyu, Annabelle
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Beautiful room, friendly staff , delicious food and great yoga.
Guest review byNikoline
Switzerland
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
The people are so calm and kind
The people are so calm and kind
Swahili food is so good 😊 i loved majlis resort.had food at mangrove and sailors restaurant.you can do a sunset dhow,sail to manda island,sail to kipunguti beach do snorekeling
Guest review byIMOLI
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very nice town, with a rich culture.
Very nice town, with a rich culture. We were there for four days and three nights, which was enough for us. The first stay we visited Lamu and walked around and visited the museums, as well as toured the alleys.
The second day we did a dhow trip over to the other island and then did the sunset cruise.
The following day we wandered through the alleys of Shela and visited the beach.
I would go back to visit the reefs and go snorkeling, as they are supposed to be pristine.
I thought that Peponi has a fantastic restaurant and matched quality with price. Bahari restaurant was nice for breakfast, but didn't eat their for lunch or dinner. I ate at a couple other hotels for dinner. While their prices matched Peponi's the quality of their food did not. Perhaps for variety, it would be worth visiting the other hotels for meals, but if you are looking for a special meal, I would stick to Peponi's.
Guest review byEvan
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Lamu is a very unique place, but not a great place for solo...
Lamu is a very unique place, but not a great place for solo women travellers - you will get a looot of unwanted attention and your personal space will be invaded constantly unless you are walking with a tour guide/ local. Most tourists seems to also spend very little time in Lamu town, but rather hang out in Shela or Manda
Guest review bycristina
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
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
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
