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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.

F
Fenna
From
Germany
everything was perfect - the staff, the food, the lodges... fantastic place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 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.

B
Barbara
From
Slovenia
Jannat house is very very romantic! The house is built in typical Swahili style and it lies in the centre of Lamu. It is super cosy, beautiful, rustic with many beautiful plants around and an amazing small pool in the centre of the house, next to a bar. The highlight (besides romantic style of the house with many balconies and stairs) were the people working there! Caroline and the rest of the staff were amazing! super cool, helpful, constantly around making sure we have everything we need. They also prepare the freshest food and the breakfasts were great. Thank you so so much fot this beautiful experience! They are also well known in Lamu and well conected and can help you with tips on where to go and how to reach it. Great!! Thanks so much, I hope I see you guys soon!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 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.

F
FLORIAN
From
Kenya
The pools were cooling and very beautiful. I enjoyed the lovely sun beds. The restaurant was great for breakfast, offering great options. The staff was really kind and professional
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Hotel in Lamu

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Royal House Shela is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House.

F
Faith
From
Kenya
The servants were really nice and polite and the evironment was clean and conducive💕
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

Msafini Hotel

Hotel in Lamu

Located in Shela, 2 minutes' walk from Shela beach and a 10 minutes' boat ride from Lamu Town UNESCO Heritage Site, Msafini Hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

k
karama
From
Kenya
The Swahili breakfast was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
US$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Natascha
From
Germany
Best place in town. We had such a great time. Arnold is so helpful and you can ask him everything. He has the best tips , what to do. The breakfast is really good and Fred is such a lovely person. Its in the middle of the town you can reach everything by walking. Should we come again to Kenya we would stay there again. Thanks for everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 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.

K
Kelly
From
Nigeria
I loved how clean it was and how much attention was paid to details. Thé staff, especially Amani were very friendly and helpful and helped me navigate my way around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$135
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.

J
Jona
From
Netherlands
The hotel arranged for transportation from the airport, which was a delightful short boat ride and felt very VIP. Staff was very professional, helpful and above all very friendly and welcoming. The hotel grounds feel like a little quiet oasis, so if you don't feel like doing much you can just spend the morning at the pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Price from
US$156
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, 18 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Lamu

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

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.

From US$24.20 per night

Roof Top House has a balcony and is located in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 500 metres of Lamu Museum.

From US$15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Offering a garden and city view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is a 3-star property located in Lamu, facing the sea.

From US$80 per night

Offering city views, Fatnaish Riyadha Apartment is an accommodation set in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 600 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$47 per night

Boasting city views, Fatnaish Rooftop Apartment features accommodation with a balcony, around 300 metres from Lamu Fort.

From US$40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Boasting quiet street views, Ajooba House offers accommodation with terrace, around 300 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

From US$13.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 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

Best hotels with breakfast in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 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

Baytulkher

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 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$75 per night

LAMU HOUSE

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

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.

From US$160 per night

Jannat House

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 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.

Beytsalam

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

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.

From US$85.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 70 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$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located in Shela, La Joya Lamu provides accommodation 500 metres from Shela Beach and 100 metres from Mnarani House. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle.

From US$59.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Located in Lamu, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation with an indoor pool and a garden.

From US$57 per night

Budget hotels in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Situated 200 metres from Gallery Baraka and 200 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytul Habaib features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchen, balcony and seating area.

From US$76.50 per night

Located within 100 metres of 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 300 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amani Guest House Lamu features accommodation with seating area.

From US$56.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.

From US$110 per night

Set in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Fatnaish sea front offers air conditioning.

From US$90 per night

Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Lamu Fort and 700 metres from Lamu Museum, Fatnaish Sea Front Apartment offers air conditioning. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

From US$80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Beytsalaam Apartments is set in Lamu, 200 metres from Lamu Museum, 400 metres from Lamu Fort, and 600 metres from Gallery Baraka.

From US$75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Swahili Dreams Apartments is set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, 400 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from Lamu Fort.

Situated within less than 1 km of 18th Century Swahili House Museum and a 11-minute walk of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Katiti N'tamu Lamu features accommodation with seating area.

From US$85 per night

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What guests said about Lamu:

10

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

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
United States
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
10

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very...

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very friendly people. I like that most restaurants are at the beachfront and I can recommend a few with what they offer: 1. Forodhani Lamu- for local cuisine like pilau, biriyani etc. It was the most affordable. 2. Sailors Joint- for shawarma, pizza and sea food. I went here almost everyday for their shawarma, so so flavorful. 3. Bush Gardens Sea food restaurant- for seafood especially. Had the best fresh mango juice. 4. Rangarelli Cafe- in Shela has the best local food there 5. Gelamu- for gelato ice-cream, this is in Shela.
Guest review by
Salley
Kenya
10

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some...

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some outings to get to know Lamu better so our location on Manda island with private boat service to anywhere was ideal Some recommendable eating places included peponi and kijani hotels in Shela, garden restaurant on Lamu sea front We also enjoyed Lamu museum and the Flip-floppy enterprise for recycling all kinds of waste plastics
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful...

Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful with tour guide not everyone but my first tour guide was a scarmer I don’t recommend tour guide u want to go places ask people over there r friendly
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Fantastic stay at Royal House, primarily thanks to the excellent service and friendliness of Baya and Omar who went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The location is great - both very central in Shela (1 min to the beach) and very quiet. The hotel is clean and comfortable, though shows some signs of wear and tear. We hope the new owners will continue to ensure its upkeep. Highly recommend.
Guest review by
Rebecca Madeleine
Norway
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Festus, one of the staff members, was the best part of my stay here! He was super helpful with lots of suggestions of things to do and fair prices to expect for them, very welcoming and made me feel at home. The pool is refreshing during the super hot days as well. Very quiet place considering the fact that you're in Old Town which can be hectic at times.
Guest review by
Jonathan
Rwanda
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Bayt Qaflh was such a nice little retreat! We spend hours on the roof terasse, which I believe has the best view in Shela. Our host organised a boat airport-pickup for us, had a coworker meet us (Hakim was extremely nice) and we received a full list of great recommendations. Bayt Qaflh really allowed us to relax and disconnect for a few days.
Guest review by
Charel
Germany
From US$135 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Clair
United Kingdom
From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Beautiful location and hotel. Staff was amazing. Only a short walk to Shela beach. The whole family had a great time!
Guest review by
Andrew
Denmark