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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Hotel in Lamu

Located a few steps from Kipungani Beach, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Lamu and features a fitness centre, a garden and a bar.

T
Tanya
From
Switzerland
Exceptional location and the design and spaciousness of the rooms outstanding. Delicious food too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults

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
Rafal
From
Poland
Jannat House is a stylish historic house located in the heart of the old town, with amazing atmosphere, very friendly staff including Caroline who helps with the most important issues, very tasty breakfast. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$59
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.

N
Nora
From
Hungary
Arnold is superhost, knowledgable, reliable and will make your holiday just perfect. I suggest takling breakfast there too, its nice and comfy to eat there. Lamu has a lot to offer and its amazing place for holiday, authentic and special. We loved our stay, locatipon is great too!!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 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
Norbert
From
Slovakia
Hotel is amazing, they have their own bakery.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 267 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.

A
Andrey
From
Latvia
A perfect getaway spot for a demanding traveler. Steps for the immaculate sandy beach, action and numerous fine stores and dining, but offers a quiet refuge within its own compound in an appealing Swahili style, with a resident tortoise family. A convenient on-site rooftop restaurant with a bar and a nice breezy view of the ocean canal and boats. Excellent service with attention to detail. Tito and Bonnie deserve a special mention!!! Complimentary airport transfer on a boat. A convenient 20-minute boat ride (1000 KSh, or about US$8, each way) to the historic Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults

Star House 3

Hotel in Shela

Situated 100 metres from Mnarani House, Star House 3 features accommodation in Shela. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Shela Beach is 300 metres away.

R
RODGER
From
South Africa
Star House 3 is a triumph in the use of space and refreshing air flow through the whole unit. It is well appointed, comfortable, and clean. It has a luxurious king size bed with high quality linen. Staff are friendly and unobtrusive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$117
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.

P
Patricia
From
Australia
The host was absolutely lovely and made us feel completely at home. He made sure we were comfortable at all times, and tailored city tours, boat trips and a sunset cruise for us. Definitely made our stay in Lamu and we hope to go back sometime!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 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.

I
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, 6 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.

A
Alexandra
From
Greece
Coming from Amu house,where they saw me As dollars nit as human being ,I found this Place paradise ! Chris is such a lovely person ‘ God blesses him! The place is perfect , very spacious , Comfortable , Beautiful
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
A perfect getaway spot for a demanding traveler. Steps for the immaculate sandy beach, action and numerous fine stores and dining, but offers a quiet refuge within its own compound in an appealing Swahili style, with a resident tortoise family. A convenient on-site rooftop restaurant with a bar and a nice breezy view of the ocean canal and boats. Excellent service with attention to detail. Tito and Bonnie deserve a special mention!!! Complimentary airport transfer on a boat. A convenient 20-minute boat ride (1000 KSh, or about US$8, each way) to the historic Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Guest review by
Andrey
Latvia
From US$59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Jannat House is a stylish historic house located in the heart of the old town, with amazing atmosphere, very friendly staff including Caroline who helps with the most important issues, very tasty breakfast. Highly recommended
Guest review by
Rafal
Poland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
The location of Subira House could not be better if you wish to live in Lamu village. The staff as well as Christina were both helpful and friendly. I felt at home. Excellent value for money
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Johann
France
From US$807.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Majlis is truly as advertised. The staff have excellent customer service. Our experience was exceptional from the point of meeting up at the airport to drop off. Value for money.
Guest review by
Nderu
Kenya
From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
The view on the rooftop for breakfast was fantastic. Delicious fresh fruit for breakfast every day. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Guest review by
Adam
United Kingdom
From US$190 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Great location, amazing atmosphere & lovely staff. I felt at peace as soon as I got there.
Guest review by
Chandni
Germany

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10

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a...

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