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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.
John
United Kingdom
Authentic multi storey house in the heart of lamu town
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
107 reviews
Price from£24.52per night
Royal House Shela
Hotel in Lamu
Situated within 200 metres of Manda Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House, Royal House Shela features rooms in Lamu. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.
Kamuhanga
Namibia
Great location and walking distance from the beach. The staff were exceptional and made us feel at home, going beyond what was required to make us feel at home
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
43 reviews
Price from£63.89per night
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, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Hazel
United Kingdom
The decor and design, the hotel was stunning with beautiful decor all over. It had a beautiful courtyard that our room overlooked.
Perfect location in rhetorical heart of lamu with a stunning view of the water.
The staff were all so kind and helpful. The barman made the best cocktails! Food was great, breakfast was an incredible feast, recommend the Swahili breakfast.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
22 reviews
Price from£143.75per night
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.
miky b.
Slovakia
Great place to stay in Shela!
We've got 2 spacious rooms on the highest floor with ocean and island view, connected by a huge terasse with places to lounge.
Beds comfortable and equipped with a mosquito set. Ventilators working well, although the heat could not be beated.
The staff was extremely helpful, satisfying all our needs, always smiling.
The rooftop restaurant also has incredible views over the island and sea, sunrise and sunset with a breeze. Food - breakfast and dinner - was delicious.
The place is highly recommended!
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
256 reviews
Price from£64.69per night
Jua House
Lamu
Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area.
Ghada
United States
The architecture
The fridge in the common space
The rooftop was AMZING!
The staff.. All of them are professional and friendly especially Amanu
The bakery in the house. Suberb!
The 4-6 p. M. coffee and Cinnamon Rolls in the roof top
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
259 reviews
Price from£95.84per night
Beytsalam
Lamu
Set 300 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.
Bikash
United Kingdom
The property is just at the bay. easier to travel to and from the location.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
114 reviews
Price from£38.33per night
Makubwa House
Lamu
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.
David
United Kingdom
Good location, amazing property and views and helpful staff/host. Good suggestions and good value
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
37 reviews
Price from£95.84per night
Umma House
Lamu
Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony.
Anna Josefsson
Sweden
Beautiful house with private pool, spacious bedrooms and several terraces to hang out on. Great location in old Lamu, close to shops, museums and the sea with great boat rides to wonderful beaches Manda and Shela.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
10 reviews
Price from£83.86per night
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.
Jona
Netherlands
The hotel arranged for transportation from the airport, which was a delightful short boat ride and felt very VIP. Staff was very professional, helpful and above all very friendly and welcoming. The hotel grounds feel like a little quiet oasis, so if you don't feel like doing much you can just spend the morning at the pool.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
242 reviews
Price from£121.39per night
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.
Peter
United Kingdom
Perfect location with delightful garden and pool. Above all friendly staff
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
67 reviews
Price from£174.50per night
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What guests said about Lamu:
- 10Scored 10
Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history.
Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history. The people are very friendly and welcoming. For instance - the town can be like a labyrinth, which makes it a bit challenging sometimes to find spots - even with Google Maps. Either people ask you if you need help or you can ask them and they show you the way - many of them even walked us to the location. This experience was so wonderful - I would definitely come back again.MeronGermany - 10Scored 10
Great, quaint town.
Great, quaint town. The scent of the donkey excrement is off-putting but seeing them is sublime. Being a coastal town, there are many ‘captains’. I had my transport pre-organized with my accommodation so be weary of that and potential scams, as well as the impromptu tour guides. Touch water, take a sunset sail boat ride, and visit the beach, maybe even Shela. Locals were very nice and friendly, warm welcomes. Affordable restaurants as well, Sailor’s Joint for example. I stayed at Subira House.
DaenCanada - 4.0Scored 4.0
A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of...
A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of details paid to the decor. Unfortunately, not the same attention was given to the 3 restaurants. Poor quality food with a limited selection except for a very nice breakfast buffet. Had confirmed a twin bedded room, but did not receive one. The beds are extremely firm as the mattress sits on a cement platform but does have a nicely hung mosquito net. Easy access across the water to Lamu.
Chez LindaUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
- The ocean activities are marvelous!
- The ocean activities are marvelous! Amazing experience, memories I will always treasure. Food was also nice, a lot of seafood. Very culturally rich too! - The town is dirty, because of monkeys, people in Lamu seem to have gotten used to it, but for an outsider its not. In addition, they don't treat the donkeys right, so it's sad to see them suffering. Lamu is a small town, I wish they would think of other means of transport and at least for people just walking, donkeys should be forbidden. There was also a lot of trash on the street, even in monuments.EvelinEl Salvador - 8.0Scored 8.0
Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the...
Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the main land of Kenya. You can enjoy the historical environment, beautiful beaches, sun rise and sun set, relaxing on the boat/dhow. And Lamu people are very kind to visitors, I love it. Some activities in the sea may be affected by the tide. So, it's better to ask people in advance when you can do the activity you want to do.MutsumiKenya - 10Scored 10
The town is quirky and locals are great.
The town is quirky and locals are great. No cars or motorbikes in the center but lot of donkeys. Lamu is really worth to visit! Only thing, its quite dirty, especially the seafront. Plastic every whereHeliFinland
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- From £75.47 per night9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 81 reviewsWe had a very comfortable stay. The staff is very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The house is tastefully decorated and had what we needed to make our stay comfortable. The location is perfect for walks in the old town and along the channel, also very close to a variety of local food joints and the donkey sanctuary. We would definitely go back if we are looking at spending time in Lamu again. And I almost forgot to mention, the breeze at night with the windows open was gorgeous. We stayed in one of the King suites.JasminKenya
- From £37.62 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 107 reviewsI was about to not book this place because of mixed reviews, but I am very glad I did. We stayed for a week, it really exceeded our expectations! Caroline and her staff were amazing, the place was always thoroughly cleaned in the morning, same with the pool, and the food was surprisingly cheap and really really good. Same with breakfast, which was also varied; many hotels lack that. Our special requests were no problem and they have many nice, private spaces to relax. I absolutely recommend this place.MagnusNorway
- From £43.92 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 37 reviewsGreat cheaper option in Shela, perfect location just a few minutes walk to the beach. The room was clean and had a fan for the heat, and there is a nice pool. Staff were helpful and friendly, the continental breakfast was okay, they offered a Swahili option for the second day but I unfortunately had to leave early before trying but I would recommend asking for that if you're interested. Overall I think it was a great option for the price, and I would stay again :)AAliceUnited Kingdom
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 203 reviewsEverything! In the heart of Lamu town, amazing home-made breakfast, great staff (not pushy, very approachable, we had some great conversations, tips and referrals) and very aware of the ecological impact on this small island (water from the well, recycling, eco-toilets with wood chips instead of water, local products, no unnecessary plastic, etc). We loved relaxing on the terraces... Large room and bed (we're quite tall) and everything is so beautiful.
IrisKenya - 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 34 reviewsNice location in the heart of a Shela neighbourhood yet 3 minutes walk from the sea. Quiet most of the time and authentic setting and surrounding. we were in the lovely top room with sea view. Everything is open (no windows per se) which can be surprising at first but we get to enjoy it a lot as privacy is well preserved and it keeps the night from excessive heat. all house in the area are like that and it makes sense.
FredKenya - From £47.92 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 114 reviewsBeyt Salam is a great house. It was a nice change from staying in Shela as we were right in Lamu. We liked the decoration, the amazing staff (got us a huge jug of water for our room, made us great breakfast, helped us organise a tour of the old town), and the beautiful rooftop. We definitely recommend this place!
MeronFrance - From £29.55 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 118 reviewsLovely accommodation in a heritage building just off the center of Lamu Town. Very close to and easy to find from the pier but phone and they will pick you up at the pier. The terraces and rooftops are wonderful. Staff and owner very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast in the mornings. Would stay again.DF17Netherlands
- From £95.84 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 259 reviewsI loved everything. They take care about every detail, the staff is extremely kind, and the breakfast is super delicious, with plenty of yummy home made products. We appreciate that Thomas was kind while we lost in Lamu town, and the captain of the boat to Shela had to wait for us 10 minutes or so.
MatteoItaly - 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 67 reviewsA unique and extremely cosy family-run hotel. We really enjoyed the tranquility, traditionally styled rooms, a nice pool area. Breakfast was the best during our whole trip in Kenya. The staff were always there to help us. Highly recommended and we would be very happy to come back again.
VytautasUnited Kingdom - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 134 reviewsAmazing budget spot for traveling in Lamu! Arnold was extremely helpful - we booked a sunset cruise through him and it was perfect. Breakfast was excellent. The rooftop was amazing. We had fans in the room. The best coffee shops on the island are pretty close by. Overall, wonderful stay!BirnbaumUnited States
- From £121.39 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 242 reviewsA beautiful place to stay in the heart of Shela. The penthouse suite was worth the extra cost and we enjoyed relaxing on our terrace. The swimming pool was perfect as were the comfy sunloungers. We especially enjoyed the communal Swahili dinner on our last night.
rebeccaUnited Kingdom - From £95.84 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 37 reviewsThe architecture of the home is authentic Lamu style, which brings you back in to time to a bygone regal era. And Mr. Zion, the caretaker, took care of us like royalty. We had him prepare a veggie traditional dinner, which was definitely fit for a King!DonnaUnited States
- 8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 12 reviewsFriendly staff. Excellent breeze with a great view of Shela on the rooftop. Close to local shops and amenities. Clean and spacious house. Boat pickup from airport. Well equipped kitchenBaxterUnited Kingdom
- From £35.94 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 68 reviewsStaff were incredible, always on hand to help with organising boat trips, transfers down to Shela (nearby more touristy area at south of Lamu) and flexible for breakfast timings.DanielUnited Kingdom
- From £7.91 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 17 reviewsI loved everything about Tabassam House in Lamu. Very peaceful around the clock for sure! Safe, comfortable and warm environment. Cool hospitality from Mohamed.Nelson MandelaKenya
- From £31.95 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 12 reviewsThe location was right in the heart of Lamu, but that meant it was very noisy. So, great for being close to things, but not great due to the noise.PatUnited States
- From £63.89 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 16 reviewsLocation - location - location! The house is located right next to Lamu House Hotel and has the most amazing seaviews!SSharonBotswana
- From £35.94 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 186 reviewsTom the caretaker is really helpful. He let us cook crabs and brought a standing fan. Walking distance to Shela beachPeterQatar
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 67 reviewsThe hotel is at the shore of the beach and the aesthetics are picture perfect. Breakfast was also good and filing
WORESHAKenya - From £35.94 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 186 reviewsThe proximity to the Beach. Tom is the best too. The breakfast is samptous.MMbituKenya
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