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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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 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.

J
JESSICA
From
South Africa
Exquisite property ! So thoughtfully decorated with stunning interior. The breakfast and afternoon tea were a highlight
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.

E
Erica
From
Italy
Amazing stay. Wonderful style and attention on details, big room with terrace. nice swimming pool and excellent food at the restaurant. The staff is helpful and very professional. Best place in Shela.
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.

J
James
From
South Africa
The locations is a gem. Away from the HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF LAMU. There is a great restaurant next door With delicious food and you can always pop over to Sheila (5 min boat ride) for some activity if you feel too quiet on the island 🏝️ 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 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.

A
Anne-Marie
From
Netherlands
The service of organising our special guide for a tour through town. And the best boat tour with the captain who is passionate about sailing the traditional Dow boats. The beautiful .traditional house, the rooftop with wind from the sea, the breakfast, the friendly staff.
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.

D
Doris
From
Malaysia
very amazing surroundings feels fresh, safe and serene room was upgraded to a glass lodge with a nice view and flowers planted so you get a nice view of the Mara in the distance but also fresh flowers right next to the window food was amazing, kitchen team and Chef Patrick offered us a private dinner for our group of 4; excellent food, wonderful experience. The other Masai staff performed on both nights for bout our group and others they also have a bonfire burning every night so you can get lovely time by the fire an opportunity to enjoy the starry night and also meet other guests Staff walk with you if it’s late around the camp so you always feel safe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 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.

T
TigasMatos
From
Portugal
Location. Breakfast. Tom is super nice and friendly. The terrace.
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.

N
Nadia
From
United States
Lovely and amazingly beautiful decored 2-bedroom apartment. Very spacious and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful staff, always there to help, Faith and Martin made our stay comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Price from
US$81
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.

s
seongwook
From
South Korea
Very friendly staff. be well-preserved and clean. It was the best accommodation in Kenya. Thank you so much!!!
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.

n
ndiary
From
Kenya
The staff and owner were amazing. I was warmly welcomed and assisted in tracing my way to the accomodation site. The cleanliness was top notch, regular room service cleaning, good breakfast and ease in traversing Lamu town. It was also a secure place.
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 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is a 3-star property located in Lamu, facing the sea.

From US$100 per night
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

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.

Andavelo House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

With sea views, Andavelo House is located in Lamu and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, sun terrace and year-round outdoor pool.

From US$96.30 per night

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

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

Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 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

Shiban House

Shela
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 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.

Kijani Hotel

Lamu
Free cancellation options available
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.

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, 20 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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