The 10 best holiday rentals in Lamu, Kenya

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Amu House

Lamu

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

Danielle

From

United Kingdom

Excellent location in the heart of Lamu town. I was given the choice of the available rooms. I loved the decor. Beautiful view of the sunrise from the terrace. Breakfast was so tasty. Muhammed also arranged a brilliant sunset boat trip for me for a great price.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

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US$60

1 night, 2 adults

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JamboHouse Lamu

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.

Céline

From

France

Location is nice, everything is clean, the roof top is a perfect place to chill, breakfast is delicious and Arnold and Fred were very helpful and smiling at any time. Do not hesitate !

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

Price from

US$25

1 night, 2 adults

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Jua House

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.

flo_army

From

Ghana

I understand why this house was one of the best-reviewed. Amani was amazing and made my stay comfortable. I met some great guests there with whom I was able to spend my time. The house is more beautiful than the pictures show and had the best scrambled eggs in my life there. Hot water was available which I loved and breakfast was served at the rooftop which had an amazing view of the sand dunes

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Price from

US$135

1 night, 2 adults

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Kijani Hotel

Lamu

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.

Tunde

From

Belgium

Kijani is a charming little hotel in Shela, well located to discover the village on foot, and the nearby islands by boat. It has everything one needs for a perfect holiday; provides a quiet and peaceful backdrop. We loved the flexibility of management (even with last minute issues), return boat transfers included in the price, amazing breakfast and restaurant. Fantastic staff (management, reception, cleaning team, restaurant, kitchen, guards, in short: EVERYONE): kind, attentive, all while being respectful of privacy. We have stayed elsewhere in Lamu and Kijani truly stands out. Thank you.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Price from

US$900

1 night, 2 adults

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Mangrove House

Lamu

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.

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

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Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu

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.

Doris

From

Malaysia

very amazing surroundings feels fresh, safe and serene room was upgraded to a glass lodge with a nice view and flowers planted so you get a nice view of the Mara in the distance but also fresh flowers right next to the window food was amazing, kitchen team and Chef Patrick offered us a private dinner for our group of 4; excellent food, wonderful experience. The other Masai staff performed on both nights for bout our group and others they also have a bonfire burning every night so you can get lovely time by the fire an opportunity to enjoy the starry night and also meet other guests Staff walk with you if it’s late around the camp so you always feel safe

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

Price from

US$156

1 night, 2 adults

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Swahili Dreams Apartments

Lamu

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.

Ratomir

From

South Sudan

A beautiful piece of architecture.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Price from

US$77

1 night, 2 adults

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Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

Offering a garden and city view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum.

Hannah

From

Germany

Wildebeeste was one of the best stays we had during our journey. We’ve enjoyed it so much that it was very hard for us to leave again. Joshua is a very friendly host who helps you out with everything you need. The room is very spacious, clean and has everything you need, including a fan and mosquito net. It’s in an old Swahili-house where you can literally feel the long history of Lamu, it’s houses and it’s residents. You can use a well equipped kitchen and the (sea) view from the roof terrace is just stunning. Siwa, the oldest tourism guide in town, showed us around and we could profit from his experience and contacts all around town. If we ever have the opportunity, we will definitely come back.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Price from

US$12

1 night, 2 adults

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Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu

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

ndiary

From

Kenya

The staff and owner were amazing. I was warmly welcomed and assisted in tracing my way to the accomodation site. The cleanliness was top notch, regular room service cleaning, good breakfast and ease in traversing Lamu town. It was also a secure place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Price from

US$45

1 night, 2 adults

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Shella White House

Lamu

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.

Mbitu

From

Kenya

The proximity to the Beach. Tom is the best too. The breakfast is samptous.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

Price from

US$36.45

1 night, 2 adults

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