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Star House 3

Shela

Situated 100 metres from Mnarani House, Star House 3 features accommodation in Shela. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Shela Beach is 300 metres away.

R
RODGER
From
South Africa
Star House 3 is a triumph in the use of space and refreshing air flow through the whole unit. It is well appointed, comfortable, and clean. It has a luxurious king size bed with high quality linen. Staff are friendly and unobtrusive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Furaha House

Shela

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.

D
Danielle
From
Denmark
Great place. Lovely and welcoming host!! Sea view from the balcony and roof top. Just amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

B
BackpackerWind
From
China
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

N
Norbert
From
Slovakia
Hotel is amazing, they have their own bakery.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Baytulkher

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 100 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

J
Jekaterina
From
Estonia
The location was easy to find and we felt safe moving around in the area after dark. The Queen Deluxe room was great. The staff was caring and attentive. The room was clean. The “balcony” or the open room near bedroom was beautiful, cozy and pleasant to spend time at. There were mosquito nets on the bed. It is obvious that lots of love and effort has been put into restoration of the building.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Lamu (Near Shela)

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, 20 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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, 6 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

H
HAILYU
From
China
unbelievable beautiful designed apartment in the maza of shela, but still easy to find. the host and housekeeper are all very kind and being responsible, always check what we need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Madakani House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring a terrace with garden views, a private beach area and a garden, Madakani House can be found in Lamu, close to Shela Beach and 100 metres from Mnarani House.

T
Thembi
From
South Africa
Everything. Above all, Justin, the most attentive & helpful butler & chef.. The room was gorgeous..with everything I could ever need..a whole linen cupboard, baskets, straw fans..washing machine, iron… I have never been hosted so well…🥹
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$136.68
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Shamba Estate

Lamu (Near Shela)

Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Manda Beach and 300 metres from Mnarani House, Banana Shamba Estate provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden, mountain views, and access to spa facilities and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

Stay connected in Shela and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

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.

From US$150 per night

Jua House

Lamu
Free WiFi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 268 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Gaba Gaba House in Lamu provides adults-only accommodation with a rooftop pool and a shared lounge. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 400 metres from Manda Beach.

From US$150 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

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.

From US$45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Manda Beach and 300 metres from Mnarani House, Banana Shamba Estate provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden, mountain views, and access to spa facilities and...

From US$43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Ras Kitao Holiday Villa in Lamu features a terrace and a shared lounge. The property has sea and pool views, and is a few steps from Manda Beach.

From US$120 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

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.

From US$15 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Shela and nearby

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$50 per night

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

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.

From US$25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

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.

From US$72 per night

Baytulkher

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 100 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

From US$65 per night

Samaki House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 126 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

Jannat House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

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.

From US$59 per night

Sai Shanti House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

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.

From US$72 per night

Sai Shanti House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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

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Avg. price/night: US$67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
The breakfast and the open terrace, the location was quiet and had a good view
Guest review by
Thalia
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
Accommodation in a quiet location, yet close to the port. Large rooms with good facilities (only the bathroom a bit outdated). There is a large terrace with views of the town and surrounding countryside. Friendly and helpful staff (Joseph) who arranged our transport from the airport, did our shopping and helped us with our suitcase. Shela is the perfect place to stay on Lamu!
Guest review by
Jakub
Family with young children