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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.

Authentic multi storey house in the heart of lamu town
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
108 reviews
Price fromNOK 455.52per 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.

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 fromNOK 859.47per 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.

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 fromNOK 1,256.97per 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.

The view from our room was amazing 😍 . The staff is excellent. They were very friendly, warm and welcoming, always ready to provide information and assistance. Their service was top-notch. Joel and the rest of the team were wonderful. The room including the balcony had a lot of space and plenty of areas to just sit and relax. The hotel is in a quiet area which is perfect when you're on holiday to rest and relax.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
258 reviews
Price fromNOK 870.21per night
Jua House, hotel in Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area.

We can't fault Jua House. The place is stunning, the decor feels like its out of an interiors magazine. The staff is top-notch and Thomas is a rock star who I loved talking to. Breakfast is exceptional with freshly baked produce daily.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
263 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,289.20per night
Beytsalam, hotel in 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.

Nice authentic design choices, clean, just off the Main Street.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
115 reviews
Price fromNOK 515.68per night
Makubwa House, hotel in Lamu

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

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 fromNOK 1,289.20per night
Umma House, hotel in 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.

The place was clean. The staff were so good especially Peter the house keeper and Abu who was our chef. Its private so you get to enjoy your space. Spacious rooms and clean beddings. Also Tarik is such a good host he gave us contacts of people who would be able to offer us assistance incase we needed any and hence our stay was seamless and very easy.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
12 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,128.05per night
Banana House and Wellness Centre, hotel in 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.

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.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
243 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,632.99per night
Mangrove House, hotel in Lamu

Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden.

The location was epic and the staff were very friendly and prepared delicious food.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
24 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,353.66per night
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What guests said about Lamu:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful...

    Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful with tour guide not everyone but my first tour guide was a scarmer I don’t recommend tour guide u want to go places ask people over there r friendly
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Meron
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Daen
    Canada
  • 4.0
    Scored 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 Linda
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Evelin
    El Salvador
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Mutsumi
    Kenya

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Lamu

  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 187 reviews
    The staff at Shela White House arranged for a pick up from the airport and they also had someone wait for me at the jetty in Shela. The facility was exceptional, and Tom Nyama, the caretaker, was helpful in every little way. All you need is to ask, and you’ll be sorted. The facility itself is at a great location, just a minute away to the long stretch of white sandy Shela beach (you can walk kilometers without meeting anyone) and the sand dunes. Perfect place if you just want to chill and unwind!
    Elmawi
    Kenya
  • From NOK 1,632.99 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 243 reviews
    It was a fabulous location just a couple of minutes from the sea, beach and great restaurants. The staff were really nice and it was a great place to relax for a holiday. And when I arrived, the bed had flower petals on it and towel sculptures, which was a nice touch. The breakfast was great but sadly I didn't get to try other meals as you had to order about an hour in advance and the kitchen was closed at another time when I wanted to eat.
    Mary
    Australia
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 34 reviews
    Nice 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.
    Fred
    Kenya
  • From NOK 397.50 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 reviews
    I warmly recommend Samaki house to other guests. The house it's nearby the seafront, the decoration is very lovely and traditional. It is almost like a private house because of its few rooms but with the best service: Moses that takes care of the guests is a friendly and likeable person, the breakfast is very nice and the sheets are changed very often. One of the accommodations I enjoyed the most in Kenya.
    Solveig Pedroni
    France
  • From NOK 1,015.25 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Beautiful boutique hotel with large spacious rooms done up in a gorgeous Swahili style and a massive common area, right in the heart of Lamu Old Town's narrow roads. Safari, Johnson and Abu are really great. Safari in particular went out of his way to help us make our stay amazing, such as finding us a dhow captain to organise a private dhow trip. I'd 100% recommend Andavelo House for your Lamu stay.
    Reya
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 204 reviews
    Subira House was perfect as a sole traveller and for an extended stay (10 days). Kiki, Paul, Mohammed and all the staff made me feel really welcome and I met so many lovely people through the social dinners and breakfasts. Breakfast was amazing and the location was ideal in the middle of the old town. Have already recommended to friends and will stay here whenever I'm back in Lamu
    Molly
    United Kingdom
  • From NOK 1,289.20 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 263 reviews
    Had an exceptional stay at Jua. Staff is very helpful and the house keeper Amani was the best. He really is very patient and graceful. You will love the breakfast, the proximity to the beach and restaurants. The rooms are spotless clean. Had a chance to meet Thomas, the owner for chit chats over 4 o'clock tea on the terrace, cool lad! Looking forward to my next stay. Inshallah!
    Zippy
    Kenya
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    The guesthouse is located just next to the UNESCO historical center, it has amazing terrace with a beautiful sunrise view and cozy space for chilling. Arnold is very helpful with providing all information about the town and surroundings, helping organizing some tours etc. We had lovely time.
    Eliška
    Czech Republic
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    Amazing 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!
    Birnbaum
    United States
  • From NOK 506.12 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 108 reviews
    Staff was wonderful. Extremely accommodating. They were able to meet us at the airport and the pier and lead us to the hotel. Which I recommend as the old town area of Lamu is a bit of a maze. The building has super authentic architecture and lots of outdoor areas to relax.
    ALEXANDRA
    United States
  • From NOK 1,289.20 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 263 reviews
    Absolutely amazing place. Lots of nice pockets to sit and relax, the rooms and the whole hotel are beautiful, and Amani, who runs it, is lovely and incredibly helpful -- we were met at the airport even though we forgot to share our flight time! Could not recommend more.
    Lucy
    United Kingdom
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews
    The apartment was lovely, super clean, very well decorated and well equipped. The location is ideal, with a great view over Shela and the sea (especially from the rooftop). The hosts are also very kind, responsive and accomodating :) Definitely recommend!
    Bensaid
    Kenya
  • From NOK 1,632.99 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 243 reviews
    Banana house is the perfect place to stay in Shela. It is a short distance from Peponi and a short boat ride or longer walk to Lamu itself. The hotel is well maintained and the service is great!
    Jonathan Karp
    United States
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 204 reviews
    Breakfast was excellent, consisting of local fruits, yogurt, eggs and delicious bread. All fresh and tasty. Most of all, we loved the people working at the hotel. We felt like family.
    Zollinger
    United States
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 68 reviews
    A beautiful, relaxing and serene hotel in a stunning garden right on Shela beach with a laid back vibe. lovely staff, tasty food, beautifully presented.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From NOK 1,353.66 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 24 reviews
    The location is great to avoid crowds and just relax on the beach. Shela and Peponi Restaurant are just across the water so very easy to reach.
    Magdalena
    Netherlands
  • From NOK 1,074.33 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 17 reviews
    Location - location - location! The house is located right next to Lamu House Hotel and has the most amazing seaviews!
    S
    Sharon
    Botswana
  • From NOK 644.60 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 115 reviews
    cute and comfortable on the water. hotel manager is wonderful and ensures you have a good stay!
    Fathima
    Canada
  • From NOK 1,074.33 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 11 reviews
    Superb location in the picturesque town of Shela. the sunrises from the balcony are wonderful!
    Teagan
    South Africa
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 43 reviews
    One of the best places I have stayed in lamu
    eric
    Kenya