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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. It is situated 300 metres from Lamu Fort and offers luggage storage space. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a sun terrace as well as beauty services. It was a great trip to Lamu. The hotel owner will give you a map with detailed information about Lamu and will also tell you the transportation price in advance for reference. The view from the rooftop tower is great, you can watch the sunrise, the breakfast is delicious, the room is very comfortable, and I had many great conversations with the owner in the evening. I hope the business will continue to improve.

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9.3
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
US$23.20
per night

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.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Perfect location, staffs, clean room and most of all, they have unbelievably nice view!

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9.2
Superb
273 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

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.

Kijani Hotel is located in Shela Village, just 3 km from Lamu Old Town and 4 km from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 10 km away on Manda Island. The location can not be beat, but the pool and court yard stole the show

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9.3
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

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. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. 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!

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9.4
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
US$121.50
per night

Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Mnarani House. 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!

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
per night

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. The property features garden views. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Mnarani House. Perfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff

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9.4
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
US$405
per night

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. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Manda Beach is 300 metres away. Very warm and friendly reception. Beyond expectations! We were initially doubting to book due to a false comment of bathroom privacy issue, but we took chances and had a lovely stay, bathroom/shower is separated with locking mechanism from both sides. Host is super friendly, and greets/welcomes from Jetty, and even from Airport offers pickup service, which feels like home. We broke a glass accidently and they were cool about it too. Very accommodating, always at service to take us around as historical alleys there don't show up in Maps. We will return for sure.

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9.6
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
US$52.65
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela. Among the facilities at this property are a housekeeping service and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers.

Shela Beach is 700 metres from Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa, while Mnarani House is 300 metres away. The house is wonderful, spacious, luxury and quiet. Bassam is a great host and the staff are excellent too. We had a great time exploring from here or just enjoying doing nothing much at all. It is a bit outside Shela, but not that far and a nice village walk.

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9.6
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
US$315
per night

Facing the beachfront, Peponi Hotel Lamu - Kenya offers 4-star accommodation in Shela and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. 400 metres from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House, the property features ski-to-door access, as well as a bar. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, room service and currency exchange for guests. This hotel is a home from home. The quality, variety and value of the food is exceptional. The staff are second to none. And the owner was superb and made us feel very much at home. Very difficult to put into words how great this place is. Just GO THERE!! You can thank me later.

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9.3
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
US$325
per night

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. 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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9.1
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
US$133.95
per night

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