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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.

R
Rory
From
United Kingdom
I adored the architecture of Jannat and that It refuses exploit its five-star potential. The pool is lovely late at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults

LAMU HOUSE

Hotel in Lamu

Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant.

N
Niamh
From
Ireland
Lamu house is overlooking the sea with a magnificent view and a hub of activity. It’s a short walk to the port and close to the town and the boats.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
Price from
US$160
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.

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Adam
From
United Kingdom
The view on the rooftop for breakfast was fantastic. Delicious fresh fruit for breakfast every day. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
US$85.50
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.

s
sherine
From
Austria
Arnold gave us all the information we needed to navigate Lamu on arrival and organised some wonderful trips for us as well as a Swahili cooking lesson. Breakfast was generous and the rooms comfortable. I would definitely recommend JamboHouse! We will stay again on our next trip.
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

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.

N
Nicholas
From
Germany
Stunning Swahili architecture with a modern twist. Friendly and attentive staff. Afternoon coffee and cake on the rooftop was a highlight. Breakfast is delicious. Best hotel of our entire trip! And the rooftop ended up being one of our favourite places to be in Shella.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

Hotel in 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.

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, 105 reviews
Price from
US$900
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, 19 reviews
Price from
US$135
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.

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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, 5 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Hotel in Shela

Located in Shela, 500 metres from Manda Beach, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a balcony and access to a garden and an outdoor pool.

A
Andreas
From
Germany
Perfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$350
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Hotel in Lamu

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Sai Shanti House is set in Lamu. The apartment, housed in a building dating from 2002, is 200 metres from the Mnarani House.

J
Jahid
From
United Kingdom
Chris is a wonderful human being and goes above and beyond to make the stay in Shela a pleasant one. He was always clear with communication and looked after us with care. The properly is one of the highlights of our visit to Shela and Lamu. Shanti means peace, which the property definitely provides. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults
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From US$190 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
This is a wonderful place to stay! It's a little haven from the busy lanes of Shela and Lamu Town .... so peaceful and calming. Its pretty garden, pool and relaxing ambience make it a stunning choice to totally unwind. Yoga and a massage spa are available. The staff are friendly and personable and the food is excellent. One evening we had a choice of a swahili meal cooked by local women ....incredible !! We loved our stay and were sad to leave.
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Catherine
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
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.
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Salomon-Dien
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
The atmosphere of the place is superb because of the owners Christine and Paul who give it a special note. The building is very special and just behind Lamu Fort which allowed me to enter a Swahili Wedding. It was amazing.
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Carmo Miranda Machado
Portugal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
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!
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simon
United Kingdom
From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
The view on the rooftop for breakfast was fantastic. Delicious fresh fruit for breakfast every day. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
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Adam
United Kingdom
From US$59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
I adored the architecture of Jannat and that It refuses exploit its five-star potential. The pool is lovely late at night.
Guest review by
Rory
United Kingdom

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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