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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.

G
Giulia
From
United Kingdom
Amazing hospitality and so much inside info to make your stay in Lamu special! The property is spotless and comfortable, the terrace is gorgeous and the food delicious. Best place to stay in Lamu, thank you so much for everything!
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.

M
Michaela
From
United Arab Emirates
Amazing house! Staff, location were great. The decor in the house was so beautiful. Breakfast was delicious and we even had 4-5pm afternoon tea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$155
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, 105 reviews
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

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.

C
Clair
From
United Kingdom
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.
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

Lamu

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

R
Rocio
From
Netherlands
Everything. The place is awesome and the host super kind and helpful. And I couldn't believe how fresh the apartment was when outside it was overwhelmingly hot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

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

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.

J
James
From
South Africa
Very nice little spot up in Sheila.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$58.50
1 night, 2 adults

Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

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

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

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.

N
Nikoline
From
Switzerland
Beautiful room, friendly staff , delicious food and great yoga.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$170
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Staying at Beytul Habaib was a great cultural experience. The mix of modern and traditional decor was beautiful, and David's service was excellent. The two-bedroom apartment was perfect for our family. We enjoyed cooking and felt right at home. The views were amazing, with stunning scenes of the island and ocean from every angle. Being close to the beach was a big plus, and my children loved playing there.
Guest review by
Osman Abdulkadir
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$165
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Perfect location. Nice building. N
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Emanuele
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Beautiful architecture and location on the beach of Manda Bay. Super friendly staff. Beautiful rooms and clean.
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Maria
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Avg. price/night: US$51.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Good breakfast by Tom Clean place Near beachfront and shella beach Rooftop with sea views
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