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The best family hotels in Shela

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Amu House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area.

R
Richard
From
New Zealand
Totally wonderful, exquisitely-maintained centuries-old Swahili house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

N
Nora
From
Hungary
Arnold is superhost, knowledgable, reliable and will make your holiday just perfect. I suggest takling breakfast there too, its nice and comfy to eat there. Lamu has a lot to offer and its amazing place for holiday, authentic and special. We loved our stay, locatipon is great too!!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
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Kijani Hotel

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

E
Erica
From
Italy
Amazing stay. Wonderful style and attention on details, big room with terrace. nice swimming pool and excellent food at the restaurant. The staff is helpful and very professional. Best place in Shela.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

E
Enas
From
Lebanon
I loved my time at Shela Bliss. The owner was so kind, always available to help, organized fun activities every day, and made amazing breakfasts with fresh juices every morning. Felt like staying with a friend! I was really impressed by how clean and well-kept the place was. The rooms, bathrooms, and common areas were all fresh and tidy-it made the stay so comfortable. Abdullah clearly takes pride in the place, and it shows! Would happily stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 5 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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, 16 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

K
Karen
From
Ireland
Beautiful big room with lovely views from the terrace. Great location, quiet and walkable to the beach, restaurants etc, with a really nice spa right across from the centre. Staff very helpful and supportive with arranging tours and trips.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$165
1 night, 2 adults
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Jannat House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

J
JenBoe
From
Germany
Absolutely beautiful traditional house with a beautiful pool. A lot of plants make it round. The staff was great and very helpful. Breakfast was also amazing! We will definitely stay there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults
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Shella White House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

T
TigasMatos
From
Portugal
Location. Breakfast. Tom is super nice and friendly. The terrace.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
1 night, 2 adults
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LAMU HOUSE

Lamu (Near Shela)

Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

E
Edem Dionne
From
Ghana
The people ! Everyone was so lovely and welcoming. Mildred was so helpful and kind. Additionally, the ambiance is so serene. Like a simple serenity. It’s an absolutely stunning property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults
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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.

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  • Shela Bliss

    Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 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$135 per night

  • Kijani Hotel

    Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

    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.

    From US$1,000 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 204 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.

    From US$171 per night

  • Shella White House

    Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very 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.

  • The Majlis Resort

    Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    The Majlis Resort is located in Lamu with views of the Ras Kitau Bay on Manda Island.

    From US$510 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$70 per night

  • JamboHouse Lamu

    Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 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

  • LAMU HOUSE

    Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

    From US$160 per night

Highly rated family hotels in Shela and nearby

  • Amu House

    Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

    Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area.

    From US$50 per night

  • Jannat House

    Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 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
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 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.

  • Sai Shanti House

    Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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

  • Subira House

    Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews

    This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km from the white sandy beach.

Family Hotels with swimming pools in Shela and nearby

  • Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House, Tulia House Lamu provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a private beach area and an infinity pool.

  • Makubwa House

    Lamu
    Swimming pool
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, The Red Pepper House offers 5-star accommodation in Lamu and features a garden, shared lounge and terrace.

    From US$470 per night

Save money on family in Shela and nearby – budget options available

  • Beytul Habaib

    Lamu
    Budget options available
    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$81 per night

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