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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
    From
    US$350
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    US$240
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    From
    US$70
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
    From
    US$25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
    From
    US$135
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    From
    US$900
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
    From
    US$135
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    US$32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
    From
    US$141
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    US$35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
    From
    US$156
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
    From
    US$59
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
    From
    US$36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
    From
    US$13
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
    From
    US$81
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
    From
    US$160
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
    From
    US$120
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
    From
    US$35
    1 night, 2 adults

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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Popular with guests booking places to stay in Shela

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Shela

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Shela

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Shela

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Popular with guests booking places to stay in Shela

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these places to stay in Shela and nearby

Set in Shela, Hidden Gem 5 Bed Villa in Shela with Pool and AC features accommodation 100 metres from Mnarani House. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Shela Beach is 500 metres away.

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

Featuring quiet street views, Nyota ya Amani, Shela Lamu offers accommodation with a balcony, around 100 metres from Mnarani House.

Furaha House

Shela
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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.

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

Offering a garden and garden view, Marquezy House - Shela, Lamu Island is situated in Shela, 1.1 km from Shela Beach and 700 metres from Mnarani House.

Save money on places to stay in Shela and nearby – budget options available

Royal House Shela

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

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

From US$100 per night

Msafini Hotel

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 189 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 US$90 per night

Jannataan Hotel

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

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

From US$50 per night

Fatnaish Sea Front Apartment

Lamu
Budget options available

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$90 per night

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$76.50 per night

Fatnaish sea front

Lamu
Budget options available

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

Makubwa House

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 27 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

Amani Guest House Lamu

Lamu
Budget options available

Featuring a balcony with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Amani Guest House Lamu can be found in Lamu, close to 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 300 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$50.74 per night

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Shela Bliss

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 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$162 per night

Shella White House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 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$40.50 per night

Nyumba ya mwezi

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

Featuring sea views, Nyumba ya mwezi provides accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around a few steps from Manda Beach. Guests staying at this homestay have access to a balcony.

From US$250 per night

The Majlis Resort

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

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

From US$510 per night

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu
Breakfast options
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

LAMU HOUSE

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 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.

Beytsalam

Lamu
Breakfast options
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

Baytulkher

Lamu
Breakfast options
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$60 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$145
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Very cozy in traditional style. Great location right on the water. Helpful and friendly stuff.
Guest review by
Alyona
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Shiban House is a beautiful place to stay with Swahili style architecture and decoration. Joseph, the manager was extremely helpful with showing us around and setting up activities like sunset dhow, visiting takwa ruins, etc. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Lamu.
Guest review by
Eli
Young couple