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JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu

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.

D
David
From
Belgium
JamboHouse is a great place to stay if you want to explore Lamu. It's in the middle of the Old Town and has a great terrace to relax and enjoy the views. Arnold is an amazing host and provides you with all the information you need to enjoy the city(restaurants, activities, transport etc.). The breakfast (banana pancakes is amongst the options!) was the best we had during our trip!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu

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.

N
Norbert
From
Slovakia
Hotel is amazing, they have their own bakery.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Catherine
From
United Kingdom
This is a wonderful place to stay! It's a little haven from the busy lanes of Shela and Lamu Town .... so peaceful and calming. Its pretty garden, pool and relaxing ambience make it a stunning choice to totally unwind. Yoga and a massage spa are available. The staff are friendly and personable and the food is excellent. One evening we had a choice of a swahili meal cooked by local women ....incredible !! We loved our stay and were sad to leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
US$156
1 night, 2 adults

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.

K
Ken
From
Canada
It was away from the noise and hustle of traffic and TV. It provides a connection to history without being pretentious about it. Awesone staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults

Mangrove House

Lamu

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.

A
Amparo
From
Spain
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults

Amu House

Lamu

Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area.

V
Viviane
From
France
Beautiful traditional guest house with all essential amenities, kept very clean and with wonderfully accommodating staff and owner, ready to go the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. My family and I had a wonderful stay. The family room is fantastic, with a lovely indoor terrace to accommodate active children.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Shella White House

Lamu

Situated just 10 metres from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Swahili Dreams Apartments

Lamu

Swahili Dreams Apartments is set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, 400 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from Lamu Fort.

L
Linda
From
South Africa
The design in this property is amazing, beautiful. The indoor pool is exquisite. The staff was excellent and the apartments large and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults

Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

Offering a garden and city view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum.

D
Daniele Villani
From
Italy
This traditional Swahili house is full of artifacts and old tools..when we first entered we felt like in a museum. The host is a great guy, always smiling, ready to help with tips about Lamu and to accommodate all the needs you may have. He gave us a free room upgrade too. I def recommend you to stay in this fantastic place with an exceptional value for money and a great atmosphere.. location was great too!! I'd definitely go back when I'll be back to Lamu island
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu

Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

n
ndiary
From
Kenya
The staff and owner were amazing. I was warmly welcomed and assisted in tracing my way to the accomodation site. The cleanliness was top notch, regular room service cleaning, good breakfast and ease in traversing Lamu town. It was also a secure place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

Holiday Rentals with swimming pools in Lamu and nearby

Jannataan Hotel

Lamu
Swimming pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Located in Lamu, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation with an indoor pool and a garden.

From US$57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House features a balcony and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 400 metres of Lamu Museum.

Highly rated holiday rentals in Lamu and nearby

Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Offering a garden and city view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$20 per night

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$50 per night

Deuli House

Shela
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Set within 100 metres of Shela Beach and 400 metres of Mnarani House in Shela, Deuli House provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

From US$198 per night

Subira House

Lamu
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km from the white sandy beach.

Umma House

Lamu
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 400 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony.

Samaki House

Lamu
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

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.

From US$35 per night

Shiban House

Shela
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Located 500 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House, Shiban House features accommodation in Shela. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

From US$67 per night

Shela Bahari

Shela
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Situated within 100 metres of Manda Beach and 300 metres of Shela Beach, Shela Bahari features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shela.

From US$115 per night

These holiday rentals in Lamu and nearby have options with free cancellation

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant

Lamu
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is a 3-star property located in Lamu, facing the sea.

From US$80 per night

Beytul Habaib

Lamu
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

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.

From US$76.50 per night

Beytsalam

Lamu
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage space.

From US$85.50 per night

Kivundoni House

Lamu
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in Lamu, near Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort and Gallery Baraka, Kivundoni House features a garden. It is situated a few steps from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and features a shared kitchen.

Furaha House

Shela
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Offering sea views, Furaha House is an accommodation located in Shela, 200 metres from Shela Beach and 400 metres from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Very clean and friendly staff, the villa is cozy and there’s many spaces to relax on. Everything worked well and the Umma house team catered to all our needs. It’s better to prepare because there is a lot of mosquitoes
Guest review by
Ashley
Group
Avg. price/night: US$50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
The place in very nice and calm in a very central position in the village of Lamu. The room was big, cozy and clean. Great value for money!
Guest review by
Arianna
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$1,000
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Beautiful location in Shela village, stunning gardens around the hotel and a short walk to Shela Beach which goes on forever. The restaurant at Kijani is amazing, better than Peponi! Definitely have the Kijani Crab Curry!
Guest review by
simon
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
The location of Subira House could not be better if you wish to live in Lamu village. The staff as well as Christina were both helpful and friendly. I felt at home. Excellent value for money
Guest review by
Johann
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$155
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Delicious home made breakfast from the in house bakery, a great team to look after you and a lovely airy place with lots of calm spaces to escape the heya and hustle of the village. I 100% recommend Jua House, especially for solo travelers and those wishing to avoid the hassle of renting a house.
Guest review by
Cynara
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Stop over is one of the first guest houses you notice when arriving in shella situated directly on the oceanfront.It is such a great place! Very nice rooms clean, and beautifully furnished.The staff could not be more welcoming and friendly! Breakfast was decent! The view of the ocean from the guest house was simply mind-blowing!!! For sure the best place to stay in Shella for that price bracket, talking from experience having visited a couple others before which are way inside the village. Will definitely come back here! Highly recommended
Guest review by
Bassam
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$155
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
The staff, food and overall ambience made our visit one of the nicest stays we’ve had in a long time. Immaculate facilities. The place is just so tastefully decorated and well thought out. Morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the harbour…. The village of Shela is lovely. No cars. Clean beaches.
Guest review by
Reilly
Family with young children