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Furaha House

Shela

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.

D
Danielle
From
Denmark
Great place. Lovely and welcoming host!! Sea view from the balcony and roof top. Just amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults

Amu House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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

M
Maipelo
From
Kenya
The size of the rooms, the aesthetic.
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

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

N
Natascha
From
Germany
Best place in town. We had such a great time. Arnold is so helpful and you can ask him everything. He has the best tips , what to do. The breakfast is really good and Fred is such a lovely person. Its in the middle of the town you can reach everything by walking. Should we come again to Kenya we would stay there again. Thanks for everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

C
Clara
From
Spain
I loved the decoration, the cleanliness, the views from the rooftop and the homemade breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

s
simon
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful location in Shela village, stunning gardens around the hotel and a short walk to Shela Beach which goes on forever. The restaurant at Kijani is amazing, better than Peponi! Definitely have the Kijani Crab Curry!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

C
Clair
From
United Kingdom
We loved the decor, the quiet situation and the breakfast served by Emmanuel who hosted perfectly. It felt like a real home, not an anonymous guest house. The beach was incredibly clean and despite the poverty very little was being hawked so it was truly peaceful. Shela is far preferable to Lamu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Mangrove House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

K
Kieran
From
United Kingdom
Really beautiful. A haven of serenity and calm. Exceptionally kind and helpful staff. When food is requested and cooked to order it’s of higher quality than that in the luxury hotel along the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults

Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

J
Jona
From
Netherlands
The hotel arranged for transportation from the airport, which was a delightful short boat ride and felt very VIP. Staff was very professional, helpful and above all very friendly and welcoming. The hotel grounds feel like a little quiet oasis, so if you don't feel like doing much you can just spend the morning at the pool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Price from
US$156
1 night, 2 adults

Baytulkher

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

m
marie
From
United Kingdom
My family and I so had a fantastic time at Baytulkher. The food was yummy, the house is beautiful and spacious, the swimming was perfect for young kids and the sunset view from the roof was delightful. The location is relatively quiet for Lamu town, not far from the port and the fan really helped us to sleep well. Malik was so kind, helpful and accommodating. He helped us with transport, drinks, mosquitos nets for the sofa bed and much more. I would highly recommend here. For the price you pay, you really do get a lot. We are very grateful to have found here. They have listened to the comments made in previous reviews, as issue like hot water have definitely been resolved and we received cleaning each day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

H
Hareed
From
France
We had an amazing stay at Pwani House! Zion was an incredible host — so warm, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed. The house itself is a beautiful traditional Swahili home, full of charm and character. We especially loved the balcony and the rooftop terrace. Watching the sunrise from there, with the sea breeze and the sound of the ocean, was absolutely unforgettable. It was the perfect place to relax and soak in the true Lamu atmosphere. Highly recommended — we would definitely stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$54
1 night, 2 adults
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For travellers who enjoy beauty in the simple things, a bed and breakfast (B&B) is the perfect place for a getaway. Hosts welcome guests into their homes and provide a private room and complimentary breakfast. Bathrooms may be shared by other guests, and there is often shared space with the host.

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Save money on B&Bs in Shela and nearby – budget options available

Jannataan Hotel

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

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

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$72 per night

Amu House

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

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

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

Andavelo House

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

With sea views, Andavelo House is located in Lamu and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, sun terrace and year-round outdoor pool.

Baytulkher

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 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.

Kijani Hotel

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

Subira House

Lamu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

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.

Enjoy breakfast in Shela and nearby

Shela Bliss

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 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.

Jua House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

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.

Mangrove House

Lamu
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.

Set in Lamu, Little nyumba ya mwezi offers accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. The rooms come with a balcony with sea views.

From US$200 per night

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

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.

Samaki House

Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
The breakfast was good offering fresh fruit, fresh fruit juice and choice of eggs or pancakes.
Guest review by
Alan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
For our short stay it was really appreciated the small additional services Shela Bahari’s team provided: the pot with a tea just to bed :))) and late check out to fit our departure. Than you a lot! And a view from our private balcony was really amazing! Lamu town in 30-35 minutes of walk when beaches just in a minute
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Anonymous
People with friends
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