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Shela – 17 hotels and places to stay

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Star House 3

Shela

Star House 3 offers accommodations in Shela, a few steps from Mnarani House. This apartment features accommodations with a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$117
1 night, 2 adults

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Shela

Providing a garden, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes features accommodations in Shela. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$350
1 night, 2 adults

Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Shela

Offering a bar and a shared lounge, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa in Shela is close to Shela Beach and Mnarani House. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

M
Manon
From
Netherlands
The house is wonderful, spacious, luxury and quiet. Bassam is a great host and the staff are excellent too. We had a great time exploring from here or just enjoying doing nothing much at all. It is a bit outside Shela, but not that far and a nice village walk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$240
1 night, 2 adults

Furaha House

Shela

Furaha House is located in Shela, just a 1-minute walk from Shela Beach and 400 yards from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

N
Nazira
From
Canada
Nyama took very good care of us. Breakfast was wonderful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$70
1 night, 2 adults

Jannat House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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

C
Chiara Sacco
From
Italy
Breakfast was simple but good and the guest was really super nice and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

e
eric
From
Kenya
One of the best places I have stayed in lamu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults

Msafini Hotel

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

S
Suzana
From
United States
The staff and facilities were the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu (Near Shela)

JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

S
SULAYMAN
From
United States
Great place stay when on budget.. Own and operated by GREAT GUY that go above & beyond to help you..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Jua House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

L
Luisa
From
Switzerland
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❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
$135
1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

A
Austynn
From
Australia
The location can not be beat, but the pool and court yard stole the show
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
$900
1 night, 2 adults
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Star House 3

Shela

Star House 3 offers accommodations in Shela, a few steps from Mnarani House. This apartment features accommodations with a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$117
1 night, 2 adults

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Shela

Providing a garden, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes features accommodations in Shela. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$350
1 night, 2 adults

Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Shela

Offering a bar and a shared lounge, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa in Shela is close to Shela Beach and Mnarani House. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

M
Manon
From
Netherlands
The house is wonderful, spacious, luxury and quiet. Bassam is a great host and the staff are excellent too. We had a great time exploring from here or just enjoying doing nothing much at all. It is a bit outside Shela, but not that far and a nice village walk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$240
1 night, 2 adults

Furaha House

Shela

Furaha House is located in Shela, just a 1-minute walk from Shela Beach and 400 yards from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

N
Nazira
From
Canada
Nyama took very good care of us. Breakfast was wonderful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$70
1 night, 2 adults

Jannat House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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

C
Chiara Sacco
From
Italy
Breakfast was simple but good and the guest was really super nice and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

e
eric
From
Kenya
One of the best places I have stayed in lamu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults

Msafini Hotel

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

S
Suzana
From
United States
The staff and facilities were the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu (Near Shela)

JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

S
SULAYMAN
From
United States
Great place stay when on budget.. Own and operated by GREAT GUY that go above & beyond to help you..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Jua House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

L
Luisa
From
Switzerland
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❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
$135
1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

A
Austynn
From
Australia
The location can not be beat, but the pool and court yard stole the show
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
$900
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

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Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

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

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Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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Hotels located in the center of Shela

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Star House 4 offers accommodations in Shela, a few steps from Mnarani House. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a terrace.

The air-conditioned accommodation is a few steps from Mnarani House. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Shela Beach is a 5-minute walk away. A TV is featured.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Nyota ya Amani, Shela Lamu is located in Shela, just a 6-minute walk from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House.

Just a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House, Lamu coastal villa near beach private pool - 2353 features accommodations in Shela, with an indoor pool and a garden.

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

Featuring garden views, Marquezy House - Shela, Lamu Island in Shela features accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free Wifi.

Best hotels with breakfast in Shela and nearby

Shela Bliss

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near Manda Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From $162 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

From $80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

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.

From $90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from Manda Beach and 500 yards from Shela Beach, Jannataan Hotel features accommodations in Lamu, with an indoor pool, a garden, and a terrace.

From $50 per night

Jua House

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

Jua House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

From $180 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi from Lamu Fort.

From $190 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

Located just 33 feet from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

From $40.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

With sea views, this accommodation provides a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Manda Beach is a few steps away. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay.

From $250 per night

Budget hotels in Shela and nearby

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

Sai Shanti House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from Mnarani House. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Banana Shamba Estate provides spa facilities and wellness packages, as well as accommodations with free Wifi and a kitchen in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from Manda Beach.

From $55 per night

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 6-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Gallery Baraka is a 4-minute walk away.

From $60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring inner courtyard views, Beytul Habaib in Lamu offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

From $81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Mkunazini House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi.

From $54 per night

Amani Guest House, Utukuni Lamu Island enjoys a location in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 300 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

From $59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Amu House features accommodations in Lamu, with a shared lounge.

From $60 per night

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 4-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Museum is a few steps away.

From $65 per night

What Guests Said About Shela:

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

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