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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. Very well kept with all the original features,and very clean. Staff was Amazing

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9
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

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. It is situated 300 metres from Lamu Fort and offers luggage storage space. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a sun terrace as well as beauty services. JamboHouse is a great place to stay if you want to explore Lamu. It's in the middle of the Old Town and has a great terrace to relax and enjoy the views. Arnold is an amazing host and provides you with all the information you need to enjoy the city(restaurants, activities, transport etc.). The breakfast (banana pancakes is amongst the options!) was the best we had during our trip!

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9.3
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$23.20
per night

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.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Excellent stay. Lovely authentic design, super sweet staff (shout out to Amani for always helping out with a big smile), and I LOVE the idea of the tea hour, as well as the wonderful fresh homemade breakfast. We will be back!

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9.2
Superb
269 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House features a balcony and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 400 metres of Lamu Museum. Guests can benefit from a terrace and a year-round outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is 200 metres away. The house was majestic. Upon entrance it was like stepping into an oasis from the narrow, but cozy streets of Lamu Town. The architecture was stunning and its aesthetics and functionality impressive. As the house is glass and roof free the natural ventilation was a constant fresh and cool breeze in 30 degrees celsius weather. The house help Jamuhuri had the kindest soul. Everything felt safe and it always felt like coming home because he was there. The house was always clean and Jamuhuri was always ready to help with anything we needed. Asante sana!

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9
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

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. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. We had a magical week at Mangrove House. It’s simple but perfect, and in an absolutely ideal location. Breakfast was always delicious, and Nyevu and Harrison were so helpful and gracious. We would recommend Mangrove House to anyone looking for a unique, private, gorgeous place in Lamu.

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9.3
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
US$133.95
per night

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. With pool views, this accommodation provides a balcony. Each room is equipped with a patio with city views. We were picked from the airport by Safari which was extremely helpful, otherwise we would have never found the accommodation :D We were very much welcomed with some wet towers and coconut water, great after a flight on a warm weather. Everyone was extremely nice and I loved the culture of the house, we needed to wash some cloths and no money was asked, they gave us lot of recommendations and the best part: even with a short notice asking for dinner in the accommodation for that night, we had the best meal in Kenya and the best fish ever!! Please reserve at least one meal there!

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9.4
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
US$94.50
per night

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.

Kijani Hotel is located in Shela Village, just 3 km from Lamu Old Town and 4 km from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 10 km away on Manda Island. 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.

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9.3
Superb
97 reviews

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
100 reviews
Price from
US$74
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. Beautiful room, friendly staff , delicious food and great yoga.

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8.8
Fabulous
214 reviews
Price from
US$94
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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8.8
Fabulous
190 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

Most booked holiday rentals in Lamu this month

FAQs about holiday rentals in Lamu

  • Most holiday rentals on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • The average price per night for a holiday rental in Lamu for this weekend is US$88, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Mangrove House, Shiban House and Beytsalaam Apartments have received great reviews from guests in Lamu regarding the views from these holiday rentals

    Guests staying in Lamu also spoke highly of the views from these holiday rentals: Subira House, Wildebeeste Lamu and Banana House and Wellness Centre.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a holiday rental in Lamu. Here’s what we offer:

    • Free cancellation on most stays
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    • 24/7 customer support in 40+ languages

  • Many families visiting Lamu loved staying at Mangrove House, Umma House and Andavelo House.

    Similarly, Shela Bahari, Jua House and Subira House are also popular among family travellers.

  • JamboHouse Lamu, Jua House and Amu House are some popular holiday rentals in Lamu.

    In addition to these holiday rentals, Andavelo House, Mangrove House and Kijani Hotel are also popular in Lamu.

  • There are 24 holiday rentals in Lamu you can book on Booking.com.

  • Couples travelling in Lamu loved staying at Kijani Hotel, JamboHouse Lamu and Mangrove House.

    Similarly, these holiday rentals in Lamu are highly rated by couples: Andavelo House, Jua House and Wildebeeste Lamu.

Holiday Rentals that guests love in Lamu