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Situated 100 metres from Mnarani House, Star House 3 features accommodation in Shela. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Shela Beach is 300 metres away.

The spacious apartment has a terrace, 1 bedroom, a living room and a well-equipped kitchenette. It was fantastic all around. Abas the host was very helpful, the flat is in a great location and the finishing in the flat was very high quality. I would highly recommend staying at Star House.

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9
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$99.45
per night

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. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. We 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.

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9.5
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Mnarani House.

The spacious apartment includes 1 bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Chris is an amazing host. The house is lovely, perfectly located and very reasonably priced. I was solo travelling and felt very safe at Sai Shanti!

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9.6
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$32.40
per night

The villa is composed of 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 5 bathrooms. Guests can take in the views of the pool from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Perfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff

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9.5
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
$365
per night

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Sai Shanti House is set in Lamu. The apartment, housed in a building dating from 2002, is 200 metres from the Mnarani House. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Manda Beach is 300 metres away.

The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. Chris is a wonderful human being and goes above and beyond to make the stay in Shela a pleasant one. He was always clear with communication and looked after us with care. The properly is one of the highlights of our visit to Shela and Lamu. Shanti means peace, which the property definitely provides. Highly recommended!

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9.6
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
$60.75
per night

The spacious villa is equipped with 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 4 bathrooms with a shower, free toiletries and a washing machine. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Super clean and beautiful house in the heart of Lamu, you are closed to the port and the main street. A few minutes away from the fort. It is super accessible! On top of that the staff is great with a really detailed attention in keeping the rooms tidy every single day and multiple times a day + a chef that cooked us the most delicious dishes + they arrange transport depending on your needs ! The perfect mix to just lay back and enjoy your holidays!

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9.3
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
$350
per night

This villa is fitted with 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 5 bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. The property offers pool views. 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.

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9.6
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
$240
per night

At the apartment complex, the units include a desk. Accommodation includes a terrace with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor dining area and a private bathroom with shower. At the apartment complex, every unit has bed linen and towels.

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9
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 400 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 200 metres away.

The villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and 4 bathrooms. Incredible space with even better people. First, even before we arrived, communication with the host (Tarik) was impeccable. We always felt we were in good hands and that rang true from the moment we arrived especially with the housekeeper Farid who was absolutely excellent and was on top of every need we might have. I should take a moment also to say that the space itself is STUNNING. Absolutely gorgeous with many, many beautiful details. Truly a hidden gem of Lamu.

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8.9
Excellent
51 reviews
Price from
$128
per night

At the apartment complex, units come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with slippers, a shower and free toiletries. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also feature a terrace. At the apartment complex, every unit includes bed linen and towels. The air conditioning in the bedroom was fantastic. It was a huge bedroom with closet space, lots of room to put your stuff, and a large ensuite bathroom. The location was great, right on the waterfront, close to water taxis, etc. The staff were so friendly and were always there if you needed them. After check out, they called to inform us we left a few things in the room, we left them on purpose, but it was nice to get a follow-up call.

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8.1
Very Good
24 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

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FAQs about self-catering accommodations in Lamu

  • Couples traveling in Lamu loved staying at Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes, Sai Shanti House, and Sai Shanti House.

    Similarly, these self-catering accommodations in Lamu were also highly rated by couples: Shela Bliss, Ttunu House, and Banana Shamba Estate.

  • Many families visiting Lamu loved staying at Shela Bliss, Umma House, and Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa.

    Similarly, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes, Ttunu House, and Sai Shanti House are also popular among families.

  • Sai Shanti House, Sai Shanti House, and Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa are some of the popular self-catering accommodations in Lamu.

    In addition to these self-catering accommodations, Shela Bliss, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes, and Ttunu House are also popular in Lamu.

  • Most self-catering accommodations on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • The average price per night for a self-catering accommodation in Lamu for this weekend is $217, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • There are 16 self-catering properties in Lamu you can book on Booking.com.

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