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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 accommodations in Lamu and features a fitness center, a garden and a bar. The hotel has family rooms.
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ian
From
MexicoThis was genuinely one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had. The bungalows are amazing, every little decoration thought through, with wonderful views of the sand dunes, I felt like I was in paradise. The food is great, staff extremely kind and helpful and the location stunningly beautiful. The place felt very much chich and high end in spite of being an eco-resort: the bed was amazingly comfortable, the bathroom spacious and clean and the room overall was just stunningly beautiful and comfortable. They even gave a kenyan phone and a bluetooth speakers, which I thought was brilliant.
For the price, I found this resort to be a steal and I hope to be back someday. If you're looking for a place immersed in nature where to disconnect and soak in the beauty of starry skies, sand dunes and empty beaches, look no further.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
£103.99
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 located a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
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Brendan
From
CanadaGreat staff! Really relaxed and beautiful space. I took too long to write this review and so I've forgotten your name. I believe it started with 'C'. You're great! Thanks for taking care of me!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
£43.52
1 night, 2 adults
LAMU HOUSE
Hotel in Lamu
Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
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Val
From
United StatesThe pictures don't do it justice. It's absolutely beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
£112.84
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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Suzana
From
United StatesThe staff and facilities were the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
£59.74
1 night, 2 adults
Royal House Shela
Hotel in Lamu
Located within a 3-minute walk of Shela Beach and 200 yards of Mnarani House, Royal House Shela has rooms in Lamu. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.
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carmen
From
United StatesBeautiful place, fantastic views, great service, delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
£59
1 night, 2 adults
Jua House
Hotel in Lamu
Jua House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.
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LEE
From
South KoreaPerfect location, staffs, clean room and most of all, they have unbelievably nice view!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
£95.88
1 night, 2 adults
Kijani Hotel
Hotel in Lamu
Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.
G
Giovanna
From
IndonesiaWe loved the position being tight on the beach , the restaurant was also looking over the beach with beautiful cool breezes. The staff are all very friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
£663.79
1 night, 2 adults
Shela Bliss
Hotel in Lamu
Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near Manda Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
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Avnish
From
MauritiusIt was one of the most memorable stays I’ve had. The house is a traditional Swahili house, with a beautiful terrace and views, a tastefully decorated interior with all the necessary amenities and a well stacked kitchen, which is always a plus with kids. Our host Abadalla is quite simply the best host I’ve ever had - and we travel quite a bit. He was kind, thoughtful and basically carefully planned our entire stay, coordinating tours, recommending awesome local spots and day activities along the way. He took take of it all, from airport pick up, to sunset Dhow, to Lamu tour, he negotiated the prices and made the trip ultra smooth. He also served us beautiful breakfast every morning, with a large variety of fruits, Swahili pastries, omelettes, etc. He also stocked the fridge and made sure we always had drinking water for a very reasonable fee.
The nicest and warmest guy, who also shared many special moments with us, and shared stories and history of Lamu as well.
We would highly recommend Shela Bliss to anyone. An outstanding experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
£99.57
1 night, 2 adults
Sai Shanti House
Hotel in Lamu
Just a 3-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House, Sai Shanti House features accommodations in Lamu with a garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
£23.90
1 night, 2 adults
Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes
Hotel in Shela
Providing a garden, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes features accommodations in Shela. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
£258.14
1 night, 2 adults
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- From £376.15 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviewsthe people are amazing with special mention of Najma who check us in…quite understanding always smiling and made my experience to be way better than expected…the rooms are outside this world especially the art in and outside the buildingsGuest review byGodlivianKenya
- From £126.12 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 197 reviewsThe hotel is beautiful, and the staff is always available and welcoming. We have access to a wide range of activities and the hotel is well located, in the center of Shilla and a few minutes by walk from the beach.Guest review byGuillaumeSouth Korea
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 206 reviewsThe breakfast is absolutely delicious and thoughtful in every way. The recommendations are incredible and just the overall care for each and every guest is remarkable. So thankful to have stayed here!Guest review byMoraymaMexico
- From £43.52 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviewsGreat staff! Really relaxed and beautiful space. I took too long to write this review and so I've forgotten your name. I believe it started with 'C'. You're great! Thanks for taking care of me!Guest review byBrendanCanada
- From £737.54 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 102 reviewsWe loved the position being tight on the beach , the restaurant was also looking over the beach with beautiful cool breezes. The staff are all very friendly and helpfulGuest review byGiovannaIndonesia
- From £59.74 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviewsThe staff and facilities were the best.Guest review bySuzanaUnited States
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- 10.0
I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no...
I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no pollution say for donkey dung. There are many eateries with all kinds of meals, loved the seafood restaurants near the jetty. Lamu is safe for travellers and the community is very welcoming. Easy to get around either by speed boat, dhow or slow engine boats if not in a rush. The weather is warm and windy especially in the evening. People prefer to walk about and sit around the seafront at night where there is good ocean breeze before retiring for bed. Fishing is a great recreation activity which we all enjoyed while in Lamu.Guest review byEstherAustralia - 10.0
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 - 10.0
Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very...
Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very friendly people. I like that most restaurants are at the beachfront and I can recommend a few with what they offer: 1. Forodhani Lamu- for local cuisine like pilau, biriyani etc. It was the most affordable. 2. Sailors Joint- for shawarma, pizza and sea food. I went here almost everyday for their shawarma, so so flavorful. 3. Bush Gardens Sea food restaurant- for seafood especially. Had the best fresh mango juice. 4. Rangarelli Cafe- in Shela has the best local food there 5. Gelamu- for gelato ice-cream, this is in Shela.Guest review bySalleyKenya - 10.0
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 byThabitUnited Arab Emirates - 10.0
We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some...
We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some outings to get to know Lamu better so our location on Manda island with private boat service to anywhere was ideal Some recommendable eating places included peponi and kijani hotels in Shela, garden restaurant on Lamu sea front We also enjoyed Lamu museum and the Flip-floppy enterprise for recycling all kinds of waste plasticsGuest review byAnonymous
