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JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu

JamboHouse Lamu is set in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka, 500 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

T
Tim
From
Netherlands
One of the nicest accommodations in Kenya i have been so far. Arnold is a great host who has a lot of tips for Lamu. The place is very clean and ideally located in Lamu Town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Shela Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

M
Meron
From
France
We loved staying at Jua House which is in a very good location in Shela. Breakfast was served on the very nice rooftop terrace and was delicious. The staff is very professional and organised. Airport pick up and drop-off was smooth.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

Lamu

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

d
diane
From
United States
Location right on the water, Swahili decor, great staff and wonderful food. I have come here 5+ times! And I will be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults

Mangrove House

Lamu

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

A
Amparo
From
Spain
Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of Shela and Peponi hotel, just a short boat trip away. Would absolutely go back, and recommend it to everyone going to Lamu!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults

Amu House

Lamu

Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area.

D
Danielle
From
United Kingdom
Excellent location in the heart of Lamu town. I was given the choice of the available rooms. I loved the decor. Beautiful view of the sunrise from the terrace. Breakfast was so tasty. Muhammed also arranged a brilliant sunset boat trip for me for a great price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort.

J
Jona
From
Netherlands
The hotel arranged for transportation from the airport, which was a delightful short boat ride and felt very VIP. Staff was very professional, helpful and above all very friendly and welcoming. The hotel grounds feel like a little quiet oasis, so if you don't feel like doing much you can just spend the morning at the pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$156
1 night, 2 adults

Shella White House

Lamu

Situated just 10 metres from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

L
Luís Fernando
From
France
The owner was always willing to respond positively to my requests, the attention's Tom is very friendly, helpful. The single room and shared bathroom are very clean and spacious. A good breakfast served on the rooftop, with a beautiful view and fresh air. The hotel is not far from nice beaches and not far from the centre of the village.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Swahili Dreams Apartments

Lamu

Swahili Dreams Apartments is set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, 400 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from Lamu Fort.

L
Linda
From
South Africa
The design in this property is amazing, beautiful. The indoor pool is exquisite. The staff was excellent and the apartments large and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
Price from
US$82
1 night, 2 adults

Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

Offering a garden and city view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum.

B
Bart
From
Netherlands
Nice location, a very friendly host and close to dockyard and airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu

Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

M
Mercedes
From
Dominican Republic
In the middle of the town. Greatest breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House features a balcony and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 400 metres of Lamu Museum.

Subira House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km from the white sandy beach.

Amu House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area.

From US$50 per night

Makubwa House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.

From US$110 per night

Kivundoni House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in Lamu, near Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort and Gallery Baraka, Kivundoni House features a garden. It is situated a few steps from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and features a shared kitchen.

Umma House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

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.

Samaki House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

Providing garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Samaki House provides accommodation well located in Lamu, within a short distance of 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort.

From US$36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort.

From US$165 per night

Holiday Rentals with swimming pools in Lamu and nearby

Kijani Hotel

Lamu
Swimming pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

These holiday rentals in Lamu and nearby have options with free cancellation

Deuli House

Shela
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Set within 100 metres of Shela Beach and 400 metres of Mnarani House in Shela, Deuli House provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

From US$198 per night

Shiban House

Shela
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Located 500 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House, Shiban House features accommodation in Shela. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Jua House

Lamu
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

Situated within 500 metres of Shela Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

From US$155 per night

Shela Bahari

Shela
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Situated within 100 metres of Manda Beach and 300 metres of Shela Beach, Shela Bahari features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shela.

From US$145 per night

Furaha House

Shela
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Offering sea views, Furaha House is an accommodation located in Shela, 200 metres from Shela Beach and 400 metres from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

Mangrove House

Lamu
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Very clean and friendly staff, the villa is cozy and there’s many spaces to relax on. Everything worked well and the Umma house team catered to all our needs. It’s better to prepare because there is a lot of mosquitoes
Guest review by
Ashley
Group
Avg. price/night: US$50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
The place in very nice and calm in a very central position in the village of Lamu. The room was big, cozy and clean. Great value for money!
Guest review by
Arianna
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Beautiful location in Shela village, stunning gardens around the hotel and a short walk to Shela Beach which goes on forever. The restaurant at Kijani is amazing, better than Peponi! Definitely have the Kijani Crab Curry!
Guest review by
simon
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
The location of Subira House could not be better if you wish to live in Lamu village. The staff as well as Christina were both helpful and friendly. I felt at home. Excellent value for money
Guest review by
Johann
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$155
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Delicious home made breakfast from the in house bakery, a great team to look after you and a lovely airy place with lots of calm spaces to escape the heya and hustle of the village. I 100% recommend Jua House, especially for solo travelers and those wishing to avoid the hassle of renting a house.
Guest review by
Cynara
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$100
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Stop over is one of the first guest houses you notice when arriving in shella situated directly on the oceanfront.It is such a great place! Very nice rooms clean, and beautifully furnished.The staff could not be more welcoming and friendly! Breakfast was decent! The view of the ocean from the guest house was simply mind-blowing!!! For sure the best place to stay in Shella for that price bracket, talking from experience having visited a couple others before which are way inside the village. Will definitely come back here! Highly recommended
Guest review by
Bassam
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$155
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Reilly
Family with young children
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