Beach Hotels in Shela

Mangrove House

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

Amparo

From

Spain

Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of Shela and Peponi hotel, just a short boat trip away. Would absolutely go back, and recommend it to everyone going to Lamu!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Price from

US$141

1 night, 2 adults

The Majlis Resort

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

Salomon-Dien

From

Germany

Everything was perfect - the Majlis is a dream location for anyone wanting to enjoy the perfect blend of style, luxury & cultural charm by the Kenyan Swahili coast! Sylvia, Florence, Emanuel & the whole team were excellent in service provision and supporting me with our engagement proposal and program.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Price from

US$459

1 night, 2 adults

Shella White House

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.

TigasMatos

From

Portugal

Location. Breakfast. Tom is super nice and friendly. The terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Price from

US$36.45

1 night, 2 adults

Beytul Habaib

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.

Osman Abdulkadir

From

Qatar

Staying at Beytul Habaib was a great cultural experience. The mix of modern and traditional decor was beautiful, and David's service was excellent. The two-bedroom apartment was perfect for our family. We enjoyed cooking and felt right at home. The views were amazing, with stunning scenes of the island and ocean from every angle. Being close to the beach was a big plus, and my children loved playing there.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Price from

US$72

1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bahari

Shela

Situated within 100 metres of Manda Beach and 300 metres of Shela Beach, Shela Bahari features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shela.

Erica

From

Australia

Great location, clean , great coffee and wonderful owner and staff

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Deuli House

Shela

Set within 100 metres of Shela Beach and 400 metres of Mnarani House in Shela, Deuli House provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

SINFULiving

From

Netherlands

My first impression of Deuli House's wonderfulness was Chuie, the manager, who picked us up at the airport and provided us with useful information on Lamu City and Shela. The Deuli House itself is a spectacular example of Swahili-Arabic architecture, with a riyad-style central fountain in a light well extending 3 stories high. Beautifully handcrafted wood furniture decorate the living area. An antique dhow sail billows from the top of the light well to the ground floor exaggerating the building's height. The garden is large, and green with HUGE giant oyster shells where the turtles shelter from the sun. In addition to the breathtaking architecture, Chef Chengo and his assistant Michael, act like your personal chef and waiter. Peilo (sp?) the household help, created a beautiful bed of flowers as a welcome and keeps the accommodations spotless. The meals were amazing, the rooms are spacious, and the service, impeccable. The mosque is nearby, so we were shocked at 5am for prayers. It is located close to Peponi Hotel and magnificent soft sandy beaches which unfortunately we didn't have enough time to walk around. Also missed sailing at sunset in a dhow boat because of inclement weather...bummed...need to return.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is a 3-star property located in Lamu, facing the sea.

Chloe

From

United Kingdom

Since Stopover is the first guesthouse you see when arriving at Shela's seafront from Lamu, my gut instinct was to see where else we could stay, but we could not have imagined a more perfect, relaxing (and very clean) place. Hamid, the manager of Stopover, made us feel very comfortable and safe, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our 2nd floor balcony overlooking the sandy approach to Shela and line of fishing boats and dhows was a bargain itself. Add the mosquito-netted traditional Arabic beds, eager-to-please staff, and delicious fresh fish meals and you have the perfect spot to experience the varied cultures of Lamu island. You can wander around Shela village, walk the beach, or go into nearby Lamu town (for which I highly recommend Ali as a guide to introduce you to Arabic culture through his eyes). It is SAFE, relaxing, romantic and so interesting to experience. The Stopover (Shela location) is the perfect base for your Lamu adventure.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

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Marquezy House - Shela, Lamu Island

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Deuli House

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Shela Bahari

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Shella White House

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

The Majlis Resort

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Beytul Habaib

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Mangrove House

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

MANDA ISLAND Private Villa

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Mkunazini House

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0

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Beytul Habaib

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$72 per night

Mkunazini House

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0

Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Lamu, just 100 metres from Lamu Fort, Mkunazini House features beachfront accommodation with free WiFi.

From US$54 per night

Tulia House Lamu

Budget options available

Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House, Tulia House Lamu provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a private beach area and an infinity pool.

MANDA ISLAND Private Villa

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0

Passable - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located in Lamu, just a few steps from Manda Beach, MANDA ISLAND Private Villa provides beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, pool with a view, an indoor pool and free WiFi.

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is a 3-star property located in Lamu, facing the sea.

The Red Pepper House

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0

Poor - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Facing the beachfront, The Red Pepper House offers 5-star accommodation in Lamu and features a garden, shared lounge and terrace.

From US$1,420 per night

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Shella White House

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 133 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.

The Majlis Resort

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

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

Mangrove House

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

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Shela Bahari

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Fantastic location in traditional Swahili house right on the seafront next to the beach. Balcony overlooking the boats.

Guest review by

Catherine

Young couple

Shela Bahari

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

Perfect location. Nice building. N

Guest review by

Emanuele

Young couple

Shela Bahari

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

The location is perfect with an awesome oceanic view from both the hotel room and restaurant. Our selfless host Tawfiq received us warmly and paid attention to finer details during our stay to ensure we had a memorable holiday.

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Christopher

Family with young children

Shela Bahari

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

The staff, especially Barack, are amazing. Incredibly professional and helpful in organizing activities such as sunset boat cruise or tour of old town. The view from room and location were superb. The vibe is nice and relaxing, and breakfast was also made to order and quite good.

Guest review by

Megsy27

Young couple

Shela Bahari