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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Hotel in Lamu

Located a few steps from Kipungani Beach, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Lamu and features a fitness centre, a garden and a bar.

T
Tanya
From
Switzerland
Exceptional location and the design and spaciousness of the rooms outstanding. Delicious food too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults

Jannat House

Hotel in Lamu

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.

E
Elyse
From
Canada
Everything about Jannat House was awesome. The pool was so nice to cool off in the HOT Lamu climate. Honestly, I dont think we could have survived the heat without the pool. The service was amazing. We felt so welcomed. Like a home away from home. The chef provided an impromptu cooking class to show up how to cook the fish we caught. Carol provided good advice and has a reputation for being a good, honest, and caring manager. There are alot of areas to lounge in the shade. Its quiet but close to everything. When we come back to Lamu, this is the only place we will stay due to our warm, lovely experience. THANK YOU!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Hotel in Lamu

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

S
Suzanne
From
Australia
The staff, the rooms and cosy corners, being able to use all the upstairs living areas, the breakfasts and the way the staff cared for us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

Msafini Hotel

Hotel in Lamu

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.

k
karama
From
Kenya
The Swahili breakfast was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

Amu House

Hotel in Lamu

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

E
Elisabeth
From
Switzerland
AMU house is a beautiful old and carefully restaured historical house. And the terrace on the roof top is perfect for relaxing and reading. The right place when you prefer the authentic life of Lamu to the touristy places of Shela. Thank you, Mary and Hussein for your hospitality, for your time, for organizing a stunning sailing trip, and for our unforgettable walk on Manda Island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Hotel in Lamu

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.

D
Dev
From
Finland
Very good accomodation with excellent hosts! Really enjoyed my stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Hotel in Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Shela Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

J
Jenny
From
United States
We weren't sure where to stay in Shela with all of the incredible options, so decided to listen to the reviews combined with the price point and pick this place. We were so pleased with our stay: beds are v comfortable, the multi-storied building allows nice breeze in, the terrace is an absolute dream. The breakfast was so good with fresh fruit, pastries, bread, banana pancakes, and swahili tea. We were looking at the island's more expensive offers and don't feel that we missed out at all. This felt like the perfect mix of affordability, comfort, and relaxation. It was also so much more peaceful than would have been directly on the beach. They clean everything daily so it's sparkiling. It's incredibly comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Price from
US$155
1 night, 2 adults

Star House 3

Hotel in Shela

Situated 100 metres from Mnarani House, Star House 3 features accommodation in Shela. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Shela Beach is 300 metres away.

M
Mark
From
Kenya
It was fantastic all around. Abas the host was very helpful, the flat is in a great location and the finishing in the flat was very high quality. I would highly recommend staying at Star House.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Hotel in Lamu

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, 20 reviews
Price from
US$150
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Hotel in Lamu

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, 6 reviews
Price from
US$41.40
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Everything about Jannat House was awesome. The pool was so nice to cool off in the HOT Lamu climate. Honestly, I dont think we could have survived the heat without the pool. The service was amazing. We felt so welcomed. Like a home away from home. The chef provided an impromptu cooking class to show up how to cook the fish we caught. Carol provided good advice and has a reputation for being a good, honest, and caring manager. There are alot of areas to lounge in the shade. Its quiet but close to everything. When we come back to Lamu, this is the only place we will stay due to our warm, lovely experience. THANK YOU!!
Guest review by
Elyse
Canada
From US$510 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
This resort is beautifully designed and maintained with such ellegant attention to detail in every aspect. Staff were so amazing and the services from the room stewards, waiters, barman, boat captains and dhow waiter was excellent. Truly loved the smiling faces of all the staff and always happy to be of assistance. The beach was tranquil over looking the village of shela in the distance, the sunset views at the infinity pool was amazing. Transfers and our tours were arrange perfectly. If you are a lover of art, interior design and architecture, this place will blow you away. Thank you Majlis for a truly memorable stay.
Guest review by
Naeem
South Africa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Location right on the water, Swahili decor, great staff and wonderful food. I have come here 5+ times! And I will be back!
Guest review by
diane
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Simple, clean rooms in historic Lamu building behind the fort. Lovely breakfast and pleasant staff.
Guest review by
Kathryn
New Zealand
From US$191 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Great location, amazing atmosphere & lovely staff. I felt at peace as soon as I got there.
Guest review by
Chandni
Germany
From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
The Swahili breakfast was excellent
Guest review by
karama
Kenya

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An experience that everyone should have at least once in a...

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. It has an amazing vibe to it and the people are extremely welcoming and friendly. It is culturally rich and has a lot of history to it. The islands are small enough to get by on foot and finding boat rides across are easy. Lamu truly teaches you to be present in the moment and take life a little slower.
Guest review by
tabiambaya
United Arab Emirates
10

Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in...

Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in Lamu. A simple request to shiban house to make it feel special, ended up being the best birthday surprise ever...Sada thank you, my heart is overwhelmed by how you managed to surprise me 😊. Joseph took excellent care of us and was ready to help us around. I must say, I feel fulfilled even as I have turned a year younger 😂😊😂. Thank you mapenzi too for the awesome breakfast we got every day. Shela is the best place to be in lamu. You can access lamu town easily and learn so much about the history of it, ask for the best knowledgeable guy there called 'sunshine' locally. Its near peponi hostel and majlis resort. Make a point of doing the sunset cruise 😊 . Definately 10/10.
Guest review by
Miriam
10

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic.

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic. With everyone on foot because there are no cars the sense of community is very strong. Architectural style of the village has been well maintained. There are good local eateries, and the peponi restaurant in Shella village is outstanding. We went everywhere by water taxi. Charming!
Guest review by
Onowhereman
France
10

Amazing place to stay.

Amazing place to stay. You feel at home with the personal care they do. Breakfast is good esp the Swahili breakfast. Great views during dining and terrace is amazing for sunrise. Will definitely visit again.
Guest review by
Thabit
United Arab Emirates
10

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no...

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no pollution say for donkey dung. There are many eateries with all kinds of meals, loved the seafood restaurants near the jetty. Lamu is safe for travellers and the community is very welcoming. Easy to get around either by speed boat, dhow or slow engine boats if not in a rush. The weather is warm and windy especially in the evening. People prefer to walk about and sit around the seafront at night where there is good ocean breeze before retiring for bed. Fishing is a great recreation activity which we all enjoyed while in Lamu.
Guest review by
Esther
Australia