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Self Catering Accommodation in Lamu

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
    From
    US$120
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
    From
    US$80
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    From
    US$72
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    US$35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
    From
    US$12
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    US$32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
    From
    US$54
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    From
    US$70
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    US$240
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
    From
    US$350
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    US$117
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
    From
    US$135
    1 night, 2 adults

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Shela Bliss

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, 20 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Lamu

Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach.

R
Rocio
From
Netherlands
Everything. The place is awesome and the host super kind and helpful. And I couldn't believe how fresh the apartment was when outside it was overwhelmingly hot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

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
James
From
South Africa
Very nice little spot up in Sheila.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Shamba Estate

Lamu

Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Manda Beach and 300 metres from Mnarani House, Banana Shamba Estate provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden, mountain views, and access to spa facilities and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Makubwa House

Lamu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.

S
Suzanne
From
Denmark
The house is extraordinary and beautiful. The "butler" Zion went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Beytul Habaib

Lamu

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.

O
Osman Abdulkadir
From
Qatar
Staying at Beytul Habaib was a great cultural experience. The mix of modern and traditional decor was beautiful, and David's service was excellent. The two-bedroom apartment was perfect for our family. We enjoyed cooking and felt right at home. The views were amazing, with stunning scenes of the island and ocean from every angle. Being close to the beach was a big plus, and my children loved playing there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$72
1 night, 2 adults

Star House 3

Shela (Near Lamu)

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.

M
Mark
From
Kenya
It was fantastic all around. Abas the host was very helpful, the flat is in a great location and the finishing in the flat was very high quality. I would highly recommend staying at Star House.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Shela (Near Lamu)

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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$350
1 night, 2 adults

Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Shela (Near Lamu)

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela.

N
Nicola
From
United Kingdom
This house is palatial - It is vast with loads of lovely chill-out spaces, every room is spacious, all the bedrooms have massive en-suites, and everything is spotless and incredibly comfortable. It is a new brand build but it has been done in a tasteful traditional Swahili style (but with all mod cons). The pool was great - it has a shallow end where you can sit and cool off and a deep section where you can dive. It was extremely hot in Shela in Jan so I would say a pool was essential for a comfortable holiday at that time of year. There is a vast roof terrace where we star gazed and chatted at night. The kids had movie nights on the smart TV which meant we could relax and chat elsewhere. We were two families (4 adults and 4 kids) and we didn't even use one of the bedrooms as the place is so big. The staff were very helpful and kept the place tidy and clean at all times. We hired a chef during the visit at a very reasonable rate - we ate breakfast and dinner at home and ate out during the day - he cooked everything we requested very well and the meals were all delicious. He also did all our food shopping which was very helpful. I liked staying in the dunes behind Shela (you get to see a bit of real Shela life on the way) but it is worth knowing that the house is not right on the seafront. It takes about 10 mins to walk to the sea/cafes. However, the location is reflected in the price - it was extremely good value indeed considering it was such an amazing house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$240
1 night, 2 adults

Ttunu House

Lamu

Located in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Ttunu House offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a balcony and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool.

J
Josphat
From
Kenya
Everything! The art, artifacts and architecture!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
All self catering accommodation in Lamu

The best self catering accommodation in Lamu

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Shela Bliss

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, 20 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Lamu

Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach.

R
Rocio
From
Netherlands
Everything. The place is awesome and the host super kind and helpful. And I couldn't believe how fresh the apartment was when outside it was overwhelmingly hot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

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
James
From
South Africa
Very nice little spot up in Sheila.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Shamba Estate

Lamu

Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Manda Beach and 300 metres from Mnarani House, Banana Shamba Estate provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden, mountain views, and access to spa facilities and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Makubwa House

Lamu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.

S
Suzanne
From
Denmark
The house is extraordinary and beautiful. The "butler" Zion went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Beytul Habaib

Lamu

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.

O
Osman Abdulkadir
From
Qatar
Staying at Beytul Habaib was a great cultural experience. The mix of modern and traditional decor was beautiful, and David's service was excellent. The two-bedroom apartment was perfect for our family. We enjoyed cooking and felt right at home. The views were amazing, with stunning scenes of the island and ocean from every angle. Being close to the beach was a big plus, and my children loved playing there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$72
1 night, 2 adults

Star House 3

Shela (Near Lamu)

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.

M
Mark
From
Kenya
It was fantastic all around. Abas the host was very helpful, the flat is in a great location and the finishing in the flat was very high quality. I would highly recommend staying at Star House.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Shela (Near Lamu)

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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$350
1 night, 2 adults

Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Shela (Near Lamu)

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela.

N
Nicola
From
United Kingdom
This house is palatial - It is vast with loads of lovely chill-out spaces, every room is spacious, all the bedrooms have massive en-suites, and everything is spotless and incredibly comfortable. It is a new brand build but it has been done in a tasteful traditional Swahili style (but with all mod cons). The pool was great - it has a shallow end where you can sit and cool off and a deep section where you can dive. It was extremely hot in Shela in Jan so I would say a pool was essential for a comfortable holiday at that time of year. There is a vast roof terrace where we star gazed and chatted at night. The kids had movie nights on the smart TV which meant we could relax and chat elsewhere. We were two families (4 adults and 4 kids) and we didn't even use one of the bedrooms as the place is so big. The staff were very helpful and kept the place tidy and clean at all times. We hired a chef during the visit at a very reasonable rate - we ate breakfast and dinner at home and ate out during the day - he cooked everything we requested very well and the meals were all delicious. He also did all our food shopping which was very helpful. I liked staying in the dunes behind Shela (you get to see a bit of real Shela life on the way) but it is worth knowing that the house is not right on the seafront. It takes about 10 mins to walk to the sea/cafes. However, the location is reflected in the price - it was extremely good value indeed considering it was such an amazing house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$240
1 night, 2 adults

Ttunu House

Lamu

Located in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Ttunu House offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a balcony and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool.

J
Josphat
From
Kenya
Everything! The art, artifacts and architecture!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
All self catering accommodation in Lamu

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Self-catering accommodation gives you the freedom and privacy that’s needed to enjoy a well-earned break. From modern apartments and luxury villas to beach huts and eco-lodges, the options are seemingly endless. Cook in your kitchen, read in the garden, or chill on the sofa and watch TV – however you choose to spend time, you’ll feel right at home.

Most booked self catering accommodation in Lamu and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Popular with guests booking self catering accommodation in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering a garden and garden view, Marquezy House - Shela, Lamu Island is situated in Shela, 1.1 km from Shela Beach and 700 metres from Mnarani House.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Featuring quiet street views, Nyota ya Amani, Shela Lamu offers accommodation with a balcony, around 100 metres from Mnarani House.

Highly rated self catering accommodation in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela.

From US$300 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

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.

From US$380 per night

Star House 3

Shela
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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.

From US$117 per night

These self catering accommodation in Lamu and nearby have options with free cancellation

Star House 4

Shela
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting sea views, Star House 4 offers accommodation with a terrace, around 90 metres from Mnarani House. This apartment provides accommodation with a patio.

Self catering accommodation that guests love in Lamu

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Avg. price/night: US$72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
It has 1 bedroom a sitting room and a kitchen. The terrace next to the sea is very nice. It has a beautiful view and a good sea breeze. Very comfortable. It is on a short nice walking tour from the center of Lamu. And they have very nice and helpful staff.
Guest review by
J. C.
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
The design of the house is amazing. It's centrally located in Lamu. The facilities are very comfortable, including the mattresses. The kitchen is well equipped. We enjoyed the pool and the relaxation areas of the property: around the pool, the terrace, the rooftop. Peter was very kind, helpful and discreet. We would like to thank you.
Guest review by
FRIDA
Group