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Providing garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Samaki House provides accommodation well located in Lamu, within a short distance of 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. I just loved the interior design of the place, the rooftop, the furniture... The room was really spacious, the bathroom too. The breakfast was good, Moses who was managing the place is very kind and helpful. It's very close to the pier and it was easy to reach.

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8.1
Very good
122 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
per night

Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Every room is fitted with a terrace with inner courtyard views and free WiFi. Beautiful traditional guest house with all essential amenities, kept very clean and with wonderfully accommodating staff and owner, ready to go the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. My family and I had a wonderful stay. The family room is fantastic, with a lovely indoor terrace to accommodate active children.

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8.9
Fabulous
106 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available. Clean, friendly staff and beautiful surroundings

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8.9
Fabulous
216 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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.

Decorated with wood-carved Swahili furniture, the rooms have a seating area and some of them have private balconies. The bathrooms also come with towels. Extras include linen and a fan. 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.

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8.4
Very good
146 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

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. Everything about being in Shella countless times, is my peace. Ambience, Ben was available to assist with anything needed, good hospitality. And not to mention how accessible it was, you will find everything you need within that space from shops to hotels , beach view and sunrise.

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8.1
Very good
135 reviews
Price from
US$22.68
per night

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.

The bright rooms at Subira House have either a patio or a balcony and some have sea views and free Wi-Fi. Every room has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area. Gorgeous house with amazing swahili flair, lovely hosts. Seems like they contribute to the Lamu community in a big way, they are well known and loved with everyone I spoke to. Hotel staff will help you organize any outing you‘d like, I can recommend Dhow trips, but they also help with other activities (plus reasonable pricing recommendations). Eco friendly facilities and the breakfast is amazing with ingredients sourced almost exclusively from their own Lamu farm.

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8.7
Fabulous
193 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

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. Riyadha Mosque is 600 metres from the guest house. The location was great! The room is comfortable and good value for money and the rooftop was very nice.

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8.3
Very good
12 reviews
Price from
US$12.11
per night

Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 400 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 200 metres away. The house is a beautiful gem within old lamu town. The architecture is stunning, the rooms are freshened by fans and the pool is great to escape the day’s heat. The house staff is incredibly helpful and Peter was a great caretaker. We would also warmly recommend arranging a tour of the old town and of shela, as well as a boat tour if one wishes, with Abu. Abu is knowledgeable and loves his job; he is a great storyteller and a great artist (ask to see his recycled art). Walking around Lamu with him and learning about this unique place from him was a wonderful experience.

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8.9
Fabulous
50 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

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. Located around 700 metres from Gallery Baraka, the apartment is also less than 1 km away from Riyadha Mosque. The best stay ever!!! I couldn't believe that the place is exactly as in photos. In person it's even better. The staff as well are welcoming, very helpful with tours and they keep the place clean. I enjoyed the pool a lot!!

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8.5
Very good
86 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House features a balcony and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 400 metres of Lamu Museum. Guests can benefit from a terrace and a year-round outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is 200 metres away. We loved this property! It was such a fun stay and different than all our other hotels on our trip. Totally recommend the 3rd floor room because it has its own balcony. The breezes in the morning out there were incredible. Jamhuri was a great host and helped us book a walking tour and sunset dhow. Will be back!

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8.9
Fabulous
63 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

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