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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.

H
Hassan
From
United Kingdom
I was in love with Jannat house. Caroline and festus were amazing, so accommodating and kind. I had to unexpectedly cut my trip short and Caroline so helpful and really nice and understanding. Such a lovely person and host. The accommodation exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was delicious. Next time I am in Lamu, I will definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
$59
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, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant....

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Val
From
United States
The pictures don't do it justice. It's absolutely beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Price from
$160
1 night, 2 adults

Amu House

Hotel in Lamu

Just a 4-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Amu House features accommodations in Lamu, with a shared lounge.

K
Kelly
From
United States
Very clean, wonderful architecture, super friendly and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
$50
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, 273 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.

E
Erika
From
United States
the buildings and the grounds were beautiful. right on the water so the breeze kept things cool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
$900
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.

R
Ratana
From
Thailand
It was a great stay. Immanuel was incredible, helping us with directions, turn down service, recommendations and breakfast. The home itself is beautiful with great amenities and especially views of the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
$135
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
Price from
$32.40
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 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$350
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Hotel in Lamu

Sai Shanti House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from Mnarani House. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

M
Mirzaei
From
United States
Very warm and friendly reception. Beyond expectations! We were initially doubting to book due to a false comment of bathroom privacy issue, but we took chances and had a lovely stay, bathroom/shower is separated with locking mechanism from both sides. Host is super friendly, and greets/welcomes from Jetty, and even from Airport offers pickup service, which feels like home. We broke a glass accidently and they were cool about it too. Very accommodating, always at service to take us around as historical alleys there don't show up in Maps. We will return for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Hotel in Shela

Offering a bar and a shared lounge, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa in Shela is close to Shela Beach and Mnarani House. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

M
Manon
From
Netherlands
The house is wonderful, spacious, luxury and quiet. Bassam is a great host and the staff are excellent too. We had a great time exploring from here or just enjoying doing nothing much at all. It is a bit outside Shela, but not that far and a nice village walk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$240
1 night, 2 adults
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From $59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
I was in love with Jannat house. Caroline and festus were amazing, so accommodating and kind. I had to unexpectedly cut my trip short and Caroline so helpful and really nice and understanding. Such a lovely person and host. The accommodation exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was delicious. Next time I am in Lamu, I will definitely stay here again.
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Hassan
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 69 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
the buildings and the grounds were beautiful. right on the water so the breeze kept things cool.
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Erika
United States
From $90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 188 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 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Mohamed & staff were wonderful. The food was amazing.
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Lauren
United States
From $190 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Stunning rooms, beautiful property
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David
India

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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