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About this property

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 rooms all include a balcony with outdoor dining facilities. They also come with a seating area and a refrigerator. Some rooms have an en suite bathroom, and others have access to a shared bathroom and shower. Guests can relax on the beach or visit the outdoor swimming pool, which is a 1-minute walk from the property. Sabrina’s Café and Restaurant serves a variety of local dishes as well as fresh bread and muffins. Shella white house is located in Shela village, just 2 km from Lamu Airport and 3 km from Lamu Old Town.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal

Free private parking available on-site


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Single Room with Shared Bathroom
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 single bed
US$81 for 3 nights
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  • 1 single bed
Free WiFi

  • Safety deposit box
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Seating Area
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Fan
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$27 per night
Price US$81
Excluded: 16 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Irene
    Kenya Kenya
    Everything was perfect. We were served by Boniface. He made our stay wonderful!
  • Wairimu
    Kenya Kenya
    Tom was the best,he really helped us in so many ways. He always ensured he served breakfast on time,he cleaned our room daily. The house is near to the beach and peponi resort.
  • Craddick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice, friendly host: Benson, great breakfast and perfect location
  • Sahiba
    Kenya Kenya
    The location is perfect. I would definitely stay again and as a solo traveller it’s perfect because you have the opportunity to meet other travellers/people staying there - I made a lovely friend at breakfast that made my trip so much more...
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is amazing. House manager was really kind and thoughtful. He remembered your breakfast order. Terraces were beautiful places to relax. Single bedroom was very simple, but clean.
  • Luís
    France France
    The owner was always willing to respond positively to my requests, the attention's Tom is very friendly, helpful. The single room and shared bathroom are very clean and spacious. A good breakfast served on the rooftop, with a beautiful view and...
  • Ghaleb
    Kenya Kenya
    I found Shella to be a small paradise on earth and enjoyed everything. Amazing stuff. I love the view, the breakfast, and the people in Shella are so friendly. I am looking forward to returning next year.
  • Happiness
    Kenya Kenya
    Mostly the swimming area though i did not get time to utilize it
  • Massimo
    Italy Italy
    The owner of the property is the same of Jannatan Guesthouse and, as there was a room available there, I was offered the opportunity to move there. Sheila is small, so the location is really central. All staff was nice and helpful.
  • Mónica
    Spain Spain
    The location is perfect to enjoy shela and lamu and the hotel is very clean Tom, the charger, is fantastic and the breakfast is very complete and yummy!!

Host Information

9.1
Host review score
Friendly staff, flexibility, cleanliness, panoramic view on the terrace and it's very close to the beach (less than a minute walk). Sabrina's café and restaurant is no longer there, but guests can order food from the house and the chef will prepare at any time the guests wish. Those who chose self catering they can also do so. Alternatively guests can be taken to a nearby sister hotel called Jannatan where they can order food, and it is where the swimming is (less than 2 minutes walk)
The beach is just a stone throw fro the house. Boutique shops, food stores and massage place are just outside the house. The famous Peponi Hotel is about 50 meters from Shella White House.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Italian,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • JANNATAN HOTEL

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House rules

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From 09:00
Check-out
From 05:30 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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