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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Hotel in Lamu

Located a few steps from Kipungani Beach, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Lamu and features a fitness centre, a garden and a bar. The hotel has family rooms.

T
Tanya
From
Switzerland
Exceptional location and the design and spaciousness of the rooms outstanding. Delicious food too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults

Jannat House

Hotel in Lamu

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is situated a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

A
Anthony
From
France
The hotel is so nice and cute and beautiful- very authentic Lamu! It’s perfectly placed in old town. Loved the architecture and staff! So friendly !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults

LAMU HOUSE

Hotel in Lamu

Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant.

E
Edem Dionne
From
Ghana
The people ! Everyone was so lovely and welcoming. Mildred was so helpful and kind. Additionally, the ambiance is so serene. Like a simple serenity. It’s an absolutely stunning property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Hotel in 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.

C
Clara
From
Spain
I loved the decoration, the cleanliness, the views from the rooftop and the homemade breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

Hotel in 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
evans
From
Kenya
accessibility and green flora in Lamu island fulfilling the name Kijani.The food is equally good and on time.The staff are friendly and readly available.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Hotel in Lamu

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.

P
Patricia
From
Australia
The host was absolutely lovely and made us feel completely at home. He made sure we were comfortable at all times, and tailored city tours, boat trips and a sunset cruise for us. Definitely made our stay in Lamu and we hope to go back sometime!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Hotel in Lamu

Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach.

I
Isabella
From
Italy
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Hotel in Shela

Located in Shela, 500 metres from Manda Beach, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a balcony and access to a garden and an outdoor pool.

A
Andreas
From
Germany
Perfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$350
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Hotel in Lamu

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.

A
Alexandra
From
Greece
Coming from Amu house,where they saw me As dollars nit as human being ,I found this Place paradise ! Chris is such a lovely person ‘ God blesses him! The place is perfect , very spacious , Comfortable , Beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Hotel in Shela

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela.

N
Nicola
From
United Kingdom
This house is palatial - It is vast with loads of lovely chill-out spaces, every room is spacious, all the bedrooms have massive en-suites, and everything is spotless and incredibly comfortable. It is a new brand build but it has been done in a tasteful traditional Swahili style (but with all mod cons). The pool was great - it has a shallow end where you can sit and cool off and a deep section where you can dive. It was extremely hot in Shela in Jan so I would say a pool was essential for a comfortable holiday at that time of year. There is a vast roof terrace where we star gazed and chatted at night. The kids had movie nights on the smart TV which meant we could relax and chat elsewhere. We were two families (4 adults and 4 kids) and we didn't even use one of the bedrooms as the place is so big. The staff were very helpful and kept the place tidy and clean at all times. We hired a chef during the visit at a very reasonable rate - we ate breakfast and dinner at home and ate out during the day - he cooked everything we requested very well and the meals were all delicious. He also did all our food shopping which was very helpful. I liked staying in the dunes behind Shela (you get to see a bit of real Shela life on the way) but it is worth knowing that the house is not right on the seafront. It takes about 10 mins to walk to the sea/cafes. However, the location is reflected in the price - it was extremely good value indeed considering it was such an amazing house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$240
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$807.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Everything was perfect - the Majlis is a dream location for anyone wanting to enjoy the perfect blend of style, luxury & cultural charm by the Kenyan Swahili coast! Sylvia, Florence, Emanuel & the whole team were excellent in service provision and supporting me with our engagement proposal and program.
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Salomon-Dien
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
I loved the atmosphere and history of this place. Warm welcome from the hosts and staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner with fresh natural ingredients. I also enjoyed the location in the centre of the old town but a few steps from the waterfront
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Uganda
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
accessibility and green flora in Lamu island fulfilling the name Kijani.The food is equally good and on time.The staff are friendly and readly available.
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evans
Kenya
From US$59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
The hotel is so nice and cute and beautiful- very authentic Lamu! It’s perfectly placed in old town. Loved the architecture and staff! So friendly !
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Anthony
France
From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
The view on the rooftop for breakfast was fantastic. Delicious fresh fruit for breakfast every day. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
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Adam
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Loved the Swahili dinner - what a great initiative
Guest review by
Justine
South Africa

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An experience that everyone should have at least once in a...

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. It has an amazing vibe to it and the people are extremely welcoming and friendly. It is culturally rich and has a lot of history to it. The islands are small enough to get by on foot and finding boat rides across are easy. Lamu truly teaches you to be present in the moment and take life a little slower.
Guest review by
tabiambaya
United Arab Emirates
10

Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in...

Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in Lamu. A simple request to shiban house to make it feel special, ended up being the best birthday surprise ever...Sada thank you, my heart is overwhelmed by how you managed to surprise me 😊. Joseph took excellent care of us and was ready to help us around. I must say, I feel fulfilled even as I have turned a year younger 😂😊😂. Thank you mapenzi too for the awesome breakfast we got every day. Shela is the best place to be in lamu. You can access lamu town easily and learn so much about the history of it, ask for the best knowledgeable guy there called 'sunshine' locally. Its near peponi hostel and majlis resort. Make a point of doing the sunset cruise 😊 . Definately 10/10.
Guest review by
Miriam
10

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic.

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic. With everyone on foot because there are no cars the sense of community is very strong. Architectural style of the village has been well maintained. There are good local eateries, and the peponi restaurant in Shella village is outstanding. We went everywhere by water taxi. Charming!
Guest review by
Onowhereman
France
10

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 by
Thabit
United Arab Emirates
10

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 by
Esther
Australia
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