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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. They served delicious breakfast for a nominal fee. Could have a warm shower. Enjoyed talking with owner. Very close to all the Lamu action. Owner had connections with others who could help with boat transfers to airport, town tours, boat race viewing etc

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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. The place is amazing, and the service is even better. They take great care of you and stay attentive in case you need anything throughout your stay. Special mention to Olivers, Michael, and Jackie :) I’m definitely coming back!

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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. The hotel is so nice and cute and beautiful- very authentic Lamu! It’s perfectly placed in old town. Loved the architecture and staff! So friendly !

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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
134 reviews
Price from
US$25.20
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. Mostly, I was totally relaxed and the longer O stayed, the more relaxed I became. It is very well maintained and beautifully renovated hotel in the middle of the old town of Luma. Great effort has been made to reduce its environmental footprint and it is very eco friendly.

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8.7
Fabulous
193 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Situated within 200 metres of 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 200 metres of Lamu Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Lamu. With sea views, this accommodation offers a terrace. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers. One of the best places to stay in Lamu, with an amazing terrace in a spectacular house. There are a lot of good and not expensive restaurants around. The owner of the house did all to make it more than comfortable, arranged a pick up from the airport, gave me a free upgrade of the room, asked every day if I need or wish something, helped to find a amazing boat tour and enable to stay in the house a few hours longer. Thank you so much Stephen, and also thanks to Michael the caretaker. See you next time!

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8
Very good
72 reviews
Price from
US$80
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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8.1
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. Thanks to the housekeeper Fadir our stay was 10. We spent 3 nights in the house with all the comforts and the incredible kindness and closeness of Fadir. He gave us many recommendations like the guide Abu who show us around very professionally and close, everything was in detail. We also thank the cook Barak who came to make us breakfast and dinner, it was incredible! If we ever come back to Lamu we will come back to Umma. Asante sana!

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8.9
Fabulous
50 reviews
Price from
US$105
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. Indoor pool, great architecture and design very stylish and comfortable. Staff was amazing, very helpful and well connected

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8.5
Very good
85 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

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