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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge
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.

Jannat House
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.

LAMU HOUSE
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.

Msafini Hotel
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.

Royal House Shela
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.

Jua House
Jua House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

Kijani Hotel
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.

Shela Bliss
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.

Sai Shanti House
Just a 3-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House, Sai Shanti House features accommodations in Lamu with a garden.
Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes
Providing a garden, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes features accommodations in Shela. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 207 reviewsGorgeous house with amazing swahili flair, lovely hosts. Seems like they contribute to the Lamu community in a big way, they are well known and loved with everyone I spoke to. Hotel staff will help you organize any outing you‘d like, I can recommend Dhow trips, but they also help with other activities (plus reasonable pricing recommendations). Eco friendly facilities and the breakfast is amazing with ingredients sourced almost exclusively from their own Lamu farm.Guest review byAlexanderGermany
- From $510 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 63 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 $81 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviewsI had a great stay. Excellent quality-price ratio. Great staff as well. Quiet at night.Guest review byAntonioUnited Kingdom
- From $1,000 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 101 reviewsThe location can not be beat, but the pool and court yard stole the showGuest review byAustynnAustralia
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviewsGreat staff, beautiful space, excellent serviceGuest review byBrendanSlovakia
- From $171 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 200 reviewsBeautifully situated with excellent facilities.Guest review byBrundrettUnited States
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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
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
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
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