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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. Great location. Easy to find. Beautiful architecture. Comfortable. Breakfast was Amazing for $5 USD. Get a lot for your money. Staff are wonderful.

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9
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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. It is situated 300 metres from Lamu Fort and offers luggage storage space. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a sun terrace as well as beauty services. It was a great trip to Lamu. The hotel owner will give you a map with detailed information about Lamu and will also tell you the transportation price in advance for reference. The view from the rooftop tower is great, you can watch the sunrise, the breakfast is delicious, the room is very comfortable, and I had many great conversations with the owner in the evening. I hope the business will continue to improve.

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9.1
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

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.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. The staff were so helpful and attentive. Amani was a wonderful host and thoughtfully took care of every detail. He even offered to come and get me in town if I was lost and needed help finding my way. The spice cake at tea time was also a highlight❤️

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9.1
Superb
282 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

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.

Kijani Hotel is located in Shela Village, just 3 km from Lamu Old Town and 4 km from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 10 km away on Manda Island. The location can not be beat, but the pool and court yard stole the show

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9.4
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

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. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 200 metres away. Stunning property: very elegant, tastefully restored old Lamu house using genuine Swahili/Arab finishes and details we were enchanted, refreshing little courtyard pool, lovely outside areas to relax.

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9
Superb
49 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. The accommodation provides a fitness room, free WiFi and family rooms. Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff.

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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$245
per night

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. With pool views, this accommodation provides a balcony. Each room is equipped with a patio with city views. Safari was amazing, both as a guide and a host. He went over and above to help organize activities across the duration of our stay. And the cuisine was wonderful.

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9.4
Superb
68 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. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. Moses was so kind and helpful. I loved the breakfast and our room!

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8.2
Very good
124 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
per night

Set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage space. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. There was a problem with the electricity (or AC) in the building when we arrived, but a new place closeby was quickly arranged for us. Other issues we encountered in the new place were quickly addressed as well.

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8
Very good
127 reviews
Price from
US$67.50
per night

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FAQs about holiday rentals in Lamu

  • There are 25 holiday rentals in Lamu you can book on Booking.com.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a holiday rental in Lamu. Here’s what we offer:

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  • Kijani Hotel, JamboHouse Lamu and Jua House are some popular holiday rentals in Lamu.

    In addition to these holiday rentals, Amu House, Andavelo House and Mangrove House are also popular in Lamu.

  • Most holiday rentals on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • The average price per night for a holiday rental in Lamu for this weekend is US$160, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Many families visiting Lamu loved staying at Mangrove House, Andavelo House and Umma House.

    Similarly, Shela Bahari, Shiban House and Amu House are also popular among family travellers.

  • Beytsalaam Apartments, Subira House and Mangrove House have received great reviews from guests in Lamu regarding the views from these holiday rentals

    Guests staying in Lamu also spoke highly of the views from these holiday rentals: Furaha House, Shiban House and Banana House and Wellness Centre.

  • Couples travelling in Lamu loved staying at Kijani Hotel, Andavelo House and JamboHouse Lamu.

    Similarly, these holiday rentals in Lamu are highly rated by couples: Swahili Dreams Apartments, Jua House and Mangrove House.

Holiday Rentals that guests love in Lamu