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Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Every room is fitted with a terrace with inner courtyard views and free WiFi. 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.

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9
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Boasting a balcony with sea views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Rooms come with a patio with pool views. Our vacation was fantastic! The place had a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the accommodations were very comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home.

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9.2
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
per night

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. The accommodation provides a fitness room, free WiFi and family rooms.

At the homestay, all units are equipped with a private bathroom.

Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Shela, like hiking. Joseph and Mpanzi were very lovely and took good care of me. I enjoyed chatting with them and really felt like I had made new friends by the time I left. The house is large and clean and is well located in Shela. A very comfortable base to explore Lamu and its delights.

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9
Superb
99 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

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. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. Really beautiful. A haven of serenity and calm. Exceptionally kind and helpful staff. When food is requested and cooked to order it’s of higher quality than that in the luxury hotel along the beach.

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9.1
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
US$127.30
per night

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. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. The place and service were perfect

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8.3
Very good
126 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
per night

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. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available. Garden and swimming pool,. Delicious breakfast and the swahili dinner.

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8.8
Fabulous
200 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Situated within 200 metres of 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 200 metres of Lamu Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Lamu. With sea views, this accommodation offers a terrace. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers. Views, views views... Loved the features of the house, lot of attention to detail. Location is superb and Zion will make your stay so comfortable. Our favourite activity was to stargazing through the night! 🙏🙏

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8
Very good
64 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 300 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge. Great location in the heart of Lamu, really cool building, very unique! It's great value, Loved our stay

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8.6
Fabulous
99 reviews
Price from
US$15
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Situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum, Roof Top House features accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. Located around 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, the guest house is also 300 metres away from Riyadha Mosque.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$24.20
per night

Roof Top House is situated in Lamu, 200 metres from Gallery Baraka, 300 metres from Lamu Museum, as well as 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is 60 metres away. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Clean and well-priced accommodation in the center.

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7.9
Good
7 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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