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Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Riyadha Mosque.

This hostel is located in a gorgeous old Swahili style house. The manager is the BEST. So helpful he even had me picked up at the airport. It is located in the center of Lamu town really close to everything. Rooms are quite big. WiFi worked very well.

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8.7
Fabulous
127 reviews
Price from
€ 14
per night

All rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at Banana House and Wellness Centre also boast a terrace.

Garden and swimming pool,. Delicious breakfast and the swahili dinner.

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8.7
Fabulous
242 reviews
Price from
€ 76
per night

Situated 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront offers an indoor pool, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This guest house features accommodation with a patio. Rooms are fitted with a balcony with views of the sea.

Great location on the waterfront in the old city, beautiful rooms, lovely rooftop patio.

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8.7
Fabulous
19 reviews
Price from
€ 74
per night

Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is available and Gallery Baraka is 3.5 km away.

Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a solar powered hot shower. All guest rooms have a desk.

Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of Shela and Peponi hotel, just a short boat trip away. Would absolutely go back, and recommend it to everyone going to Lamu!

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8.2
Very good
23 reviews
Price from
€ 110
per night

Featuring a garden, Jamala Guesthouse is situated in Lamu in the Coast region, 43 metres from Lamu fort. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Jetty (Lamu) and Water well. Some units at the property have a balcony with a garden view.

Beautiful premises, good location, very clean and safe. Exceptional shower (really). Breakfast met expectations. Keep in mind it's a guesthouse not a hotel, so common areas/amenities are limited (but there are comfortable couches and a hammock). They do provide good tourist information.

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8.4
Very good
54 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

Providing a garden, a terrace and free WiFi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house 200 metres from Lamu Fort and 200 metres from Lamu Museum. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

The location is great, you get to appreciate the old town

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8.8
Fabulous
71 reviews
Price from
€ 32
per night

Providing garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Samaki House provides accommodation well located in Lamu, within a short distance of 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms.

We were the only guests. We had our own beautiful Swahili house for our visit to the Swahili Coast. The (one) staff was helpful in every way.

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7.8
Good
118 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

At the guest house, all units are equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

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8.2
Very good
4 reviews
Price from
€ 63
per night

With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

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Price from
€ 88
per night

Set 2.2 km from Takwa Beach, Nyla's Stilt Houses & Guest House offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a private beach area and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 55.15
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    We had a great stay here. Despite the power being out in all of Lamu, we made it work and the place was clean and comfortable. Jivanjee was a great host and greated us at the beginning and end of our stay as well as connected us to local guides.
    A
    Ali
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 142.46
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 242 reviews
    Beautiful big room with lovely views from the terrace. Great location, quiet and walkable to the beach, restaurants etc, with a really nice spa right across from the centre. Staff very helpful and supportive with arranging tours and trips.
    Karen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 18.38
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 127 reviews
    Such a unique space in a unique community..from the call to prayers to the breeze blowing on the terrace. And Jacob is a great host
    Hannah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 110.29
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 19 reviews
    Amazing hosts and caretakers, always there to help and very kind. Lovely small touches, like flowers in the room and tips on what to do. Great location by the Seafront, with a beautiful view from the room and rooftop terrace.
    Farah
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 9.10
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    Mohammed is a very great host. He welcomed me so nicely and offered a guide to show me around Lamu. We also made a food arrangement and him and his family cooked for me for the whole of my stay there which was affordable as food can be quite tricky when new. You will feel at home. I loved the upstairs rooms because of the ventilation, so would highly recommend those. It's also situated 7 minutes away from the main street so it will give you a good tour of old town when figuring out old town. Overall a great experience for budget travellers
    Betty Kenya
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    One of the nicest accommodations in Kenya i have been so far. Arnold is a great host who has a lot of tips for Lamu. The place is very clean and ideally located in Lamu Town.
    Tim
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 165.44
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 22 reviews
    A remarkable property, full of history and character, and stylishly decorated. Our quiet room and private terrace at the back of the hotel overlooked charming rooftops, with dhows on the sea in the distance. The multiple pools, each set in its own secluded courtyard, are perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the island or the historic Old Town, and the waterside restaurant is totally delightful. Best of all, the team are so warm, welcoming and genuine - they really embody the spirit of Lamu and Kenya.
    Colin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 34.01
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 reviews
    Katana was a great host and very friendly. The rooftop had a great view and it was easy to get to from the jetty.
    Noémie
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    Arnold was a great host. The room we booked was very comfortable with a clean and nice bed. The rooftop has a great view of Lamu. The breakfast was well priced and filling.
    Bharat
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 18.38
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 127 reviews
    Wildebeeste is a very comfortable hostel/guesthouse in a traditional Swahili house, and it is less than 5 minutes walk from the main square and the port. Joshua the manager is very accommodating and helpful. The hostel wasn't full when I arrived, and Joshua provided an upgrade free of charge: I had a big room on the top floor (just under the rooftop terrace) with a great view of the port and the bay. I would definitely recommend Wildebeeste to other travellers - thank you Joshua!
    László
    Solo traveller