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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge
Hotel in Lamu
Facing the beachfront, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Lamu and features a fitness centre, garden and private beach area.
T
Tanya
From
SwitzerlandExceptional location and the design and spaciousness of the rooms outstanding. Delicious food too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
£103.87
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.
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Paul
From
AustraliaBeautiful relaxing oasis in the heart of Lamu right on the waterfront Beautiful pool and the water front Rooms are Devine Staff are fantastic. I can highly recommend this place.
Probably the best place in the Lamu to stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
£124.92
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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Maria
From
RussiaBeautiful place to stay in Lamu! It takes some time to reach the beach, but I think it’s well compensated by the staff and the facilities. The breakfast is tasty, each staff member is sweet and helpful, the interiors are amazing. Would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Price from
£56.69
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.
M
Mikala
From
AustraliaIt has a relaxing vibe and the staff were very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
£39.12
1 night, 2 adults
La Joya Lamu
Hotel in Shela
Featuring sea views, La Joya Lamu provides accommodation with terrace, around 500 metres from Shela Beach. The property features garden and inner courtyard views.
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Liesbeth
From
BelgiumVery peaceful and beautiful guest house. The rooms were decorated with style, simple but beautiful. Extremely clean. Quiet at night (except for donkey sounds, but that's everywhere in Lamu/Shela!). Great staff, who really took care of us ! It's better to stay here than in one of the big touristy hotels, you feel more part of the community.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
£44.20
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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
£110.50
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.
C
Clair
From
United KingdomWe loved the decor, the quiet situation and the breakfast served by Emmanuel who hosted perfectly. It felt like a real home, not an anonymous guest house. The beach was incredibly clean and despite the poverty very little was being hawked so it was truly peaceful. Shela is far preferable to Lamu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
£122.66
1 night, 2 adults
Mangrove House
Hotel in Lamu
Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.
J
James
From
South AfricaThe locations is a gem. Away from the HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF LAMU. There is a great restaurant next door
With delicious food and you can always pop over to Sheila (5 min boat ride) for some activity if you feel too quiet on the island 🏝️ 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
£92.82
1 night, 2 adults
Banana Shamba Estate
Hotel in Lamu
Located in Lamu, 700 metres from Shela Beach and 300 metres from Mnarani House, Banana Shamba Estate provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden, mountain views, and access to spa facilities and...
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Robert
From
BotswanaSammy our support staff member was 100% and contributed to the quality of the experience. The accommodation is spacious basic and clean. The owner has recently acquired the whole property and there are currently renovations on site but did not impact on our stay as we were out most of the day. Felt very safe and well managed. Once the renovations are fully complete this will be a highly sort after venue.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
£29.47
1 night, 2 adults
Swahili Dreams Apartments
Hotel in Lamu
Swahili Dreams Apartments offers rooms in Lamu. Outdoor furniture is available for guests to relax or dine outside.
R
Ratomir
From
South SudanA beautiful piece of architecture.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
Price from
£63.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Lamu's best hotels with breakfast
LAMU HOUSE
Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Msafini Hotel
Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Hotel in Lamu
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Peponi Hotel Lamu - Kenya
Hotel in Shela
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge
Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
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Jannat House
Hotel in Lamu
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Olympic Hotel
Hotel in Lamu
Cheap hotel
Zahir House Lamu Shella
Hotel in Lamu
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Kijani is a charming little hotel in Shela, well located to discover the village on foot, and the nearby islands by boat. It has everything one needs for a perfect holiday; provides a quiet and peaceful backdrop. We loved the flexibility of management (even with last minute issues), return boat transfers included in the price, amazing breakfast and restaurant. Fantastic staff (management, reception, cleaning team, restaurant, kitchen, guards, in short: EVERYONE): kind, attentive, all while being respectful of privacy. We have stayed elsewhere in Lamu and Kijani truly stands out. Thank you.
Guest review byTunde
Belgium
From £40.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
Great historical building with an amazing Swahili architecture. We came back to Lamu after two years and even though we browsed a little bit, there was no other place that we rather wanted to stay at. Perfectly located behind the Fort, right behind the main square, Subira is easy to find, offers the greatest views and privacy.
Everyone working there made our stay a true pleasure. Absolutely loved it, also this time.
Some part of the downstairs area is now a café for the public which invited people during the day – really nice touch that makes it more lively.
Guest review byAnnakathatina
Switzerland
From £59.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Beautiful place to stay in Lamu! It takes some time to reach the beach, but I think it’s well compensated by the staff and the facilities. The breakfast is tasty, each staff member is sweet and helpful, the interiors are amazing. Would definitely come back!
Guest review byMaria
Russia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
A magical place! I had a wonderful time there, enjoyed the beautiful and tasteful hotel and its garden as well as the warm and friendly interactions with the staff.
Guest review byLaura
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
We loved everything. it's an amazing place with great food, extremely beautiful rooms, and a magical location
Guest review byAndre
Namibia
From £43.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
It has a relaxing vibe and the staff were very friendly
Guest review byMikala
Australia
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
If you've never been to Lamu bear in mind that it is an...
If you've never been to Lamu bear in mind that it is an island, relatively far from Kenya's main infrastructure. The good news is that there is a lovely airport and most of the hotels and houses will arrange passage on a boat from the airport, which sits on an island opposite. If you're a sensitive creature or an American unused to places that are not suburbs then Lamu may be a bit much for you. You walk everywhere, unless you take a boat. The island brims with history, being one of the centers of Swahili culture, with close ties to Oman and India. You can disregard the usual standard hysterical State Department warnings about Lamu. If something bad happens there, it could happen anywhere in Kenya, and Kenya is much safer than most State bulletins make out. Walk the Old Town. Chat with people. Don't get annoyed by the people trying to offer tours and such. Say no politely and they melt away. If they try again say, hapana (NO in Swahili), and smile. Eat the meat samosas, fish and lobster. Those are the mainstays of local food. Lamu House, where we stayed, had very nice breakfasts with surprisingly good coffee! I'd go for a week or two for your first time. Do keep in mind that there are two Lamus-- the UNESCO World Heritage town and the resorts on various islands. I don't know anything about the resorts except Peponi Hotel. It's at the far end of the island, about a 10-15 minute boat ride from the Old Town. Go to the main restaurant by boat one evening. Enjoy the glorious sight of the island slipping by and the vast Indian Ocean sky overhead. Order the most fabulous chicken biriyani you will EVER eat. It's also a very attractive hotel.
Guest review byColin
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Shela is more relaxing and friendly than Lamu.
Shela is more relaxing and friendly than Lamu. It is a wonderful base to use to explore the wider area, reasonable walking or boating to Lamu and simple to organise trips to Manda. Plenty of eating options, from budget snacks and drinks to top end and walking and getting lost in Shela is such fun, not to be missed!
Guest review byRichard
United Kingdom
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
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