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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.

V
Victoria
From
United States
Amazing probably, just stunning and the staff were incredible. Would love to go back. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$141
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.

B
Brendan
From
Canada
Great 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 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Hotel in Lamu

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

c
carmen
From
United States
Beautiful place, fantastic views, great service, delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
$120
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.

A
Antonio
From
United Kingdom
I had a great stay. Excellent quality-price ratio. Great staff as well. Quiet at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Hotel in Lamu

JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

Z
Zani
From
Kenya
The host is extremely helpful and resourceful and helped us plan things at a moment's notice. The location was great, great breakfast, it felt very secure for female travellers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
$25
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.

R
Reilly
From
Canada
The staff, food and overall ambience made our visit one of the nicest stays we’ve had in a long time. Immaculate facilities. The place is just so tastefully decorated and well thought out. Morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the harbour…. The village of Shela is lovely. No cars. Clean beaches.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
$135
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
Indonesia
We 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 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
$900
1 night, 2 adults

Star House 3

Hotel in Shela

Star House 3 offers accommodations in Shela, a few steps from Mnarani House. This apartment features accommodations with a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$117
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.

A
Avnish
From
Mauritius
It 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, 20 reviews
Price from
$120
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, 6 reviews
Price from
$32.40
1 night, 2 adults
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From $190 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
The location was amazing. The staff were welcoming and friendly. They accommodated our needs and helped us with ways to get around the town. The environment was healing and very warm. Absolutely enjoyed it.
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tabiambaya
United Arab Emirates
From $807.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Our overall stay was wonderful! Staff was very friendly and helpful. The resort itself is beautiful. We loved how quiet it was. This resort is small, and we enjoyed not having a lot of people around.
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Nancy
United States
From $59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Great 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!
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Brendan
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
We 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
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Giovanna
Indonesia
From $90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
I had a great stay. Excellent quality-price ratio. Great staff as well. Quiet at night.
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Antonio
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Mohamed & staff were wonderful. The food was amazing.
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Lauren
United States

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An experience that everyone should have at least once in a...

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. It has an amazing vibe to it and the people are extremely welcoming and friendly. It is culturally rich and has a lot of history to it. The islands are small enough to get by on foot and finding boat rides across are easy. Lamu truly teaches you to be present in the moment and take life a little slower.
Guest review by
tabiambaya
United Arab Emirates
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 by
Miriam
10

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic.

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic. With everyone on foot because there are no cars the sense of community is very strong. Architectural style of the village has been well maintained. There are good local eateries, and the peponi restaurant in Shella village is outstanding. We went everywhere by water taxi. Charming!
Guest review by
Onowhereman
France
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 by
Thabit
United Arab Emirates
10

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 by
Esther
Australia