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Lamu – 62 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
    From
    $141
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
    From
    $59
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
    From
    $160
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
    From
    $120
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
    From
    $86
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
    From
    $25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
    From
    $135
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
    From
    $156
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    From
    $900
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
    From
    $135
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    $32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
    From
    $50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
    From
    $141
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    $35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    From
    $50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
    From
    $36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
    From
    $13
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
    From
    $85
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
    From
    $35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
    From
    $45
    1 night, 2 adults

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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Hotels located in the center of Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Roof Top House is located in Lamu, just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

From $24.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.0
Very Poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque. This guest house features accommodations with a balcony.

From $15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

Just a 3-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden. On-site staff can arrange airport transfers.

From $20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant provides beachfront accommodations in Lamu.

From $100 per night

Fatnaish Riyadha Apartment is located in Lamu, just a 8-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and a few steps from Riyadha Mosque.

From $47 per night

Fatnaish Rooftop Apartment offers accommodations in Lamu, a few steps from Riyadha Mosque. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

From $40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Ajooba House provides accommodations in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. With city views, this accommodation offers a terrace. At the guest house, the units include a balcony.

From $13.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is a few steps away.

From $15 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Museum and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Jamala Guesthouse features accommodations in Lamu with a garden. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

From $50 per night

Baytulkher

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near 18th Century Swahili House Museum. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool.

From $60 per night

LAMU HOUSE

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From $160 per night

Jannat House

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is located a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

From $59 per night

Beytsalam

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Beytsalam in Lamu is close to 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Lamu Museum. Featuring sea and city views, this bed and breakfast also features free Wifi.

From $85.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront enjoys a location in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

From $80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

La Joya Lamu enjoys a location in Shela, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House. At the bed and breakfast, units have a wardrobe.

From $59.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from Manda Beach and 500 yards from Shela Beach, Jannataan Hotel features accommodations in Lamu, with an indoor pool, a garden, and a terrace.

From $50 per night

Budget hotels in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Featuring inner courtyard views, Beytul Habaib in Lamu offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

From $76.50 per night

Just a few steps from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and a 3-minute walk from Lamu Museum, Amani Guest House Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden and a shared lounge.

From $56.05 per night

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 4-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Museum is a few steps away.

From $90 per night

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 6-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Gallery Baraka is a 4-minute walk away.

From $90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Beytsalaam Apartments offers accommodations in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance.

From $75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

Swahili Dreams Apartments enjoys a location in Lamu, a 8-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque.

From $86 per night

Featuring garden views, Katiti N'tamu Lamu in Lamu features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge.

From $85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

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.

From $90 per night

FAQs about hotels in Lamu

What Guests Said About Lamu:

10

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a...

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. It has an amazing vibe to it and the people are extremely welcoming and friendly. It is culturally rich and has a lot of history to it. The islands are small enough to get by on foot and finding boat rides across are easy. Lamu truly teaches you to be present in the moment and take life a little slower.
Guest review by
tabiambaya
United Arab Emirates
10

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic.

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic. With everyone on foot because there are no cars the sense of community is very strong. Architectural style of the village has been well maintained. There are good local eateries, and the peponi restaurant in Shella village is outstanding. We went everywhere by water taxi. Charming!
Guest review by
Onowhereman
France
10

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no...

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no pollution say for donkey dung. There are many eateries with all kinds of meals, loved the seafood restaurants near the jetty. Lamu is safe for travellers and the community is very welcoming. Easy to get around either by speed boat, dhow or slow engine boats if not in a rush. The weather is warm and windy especially in the evening. People prefer to walk about and sit around the seafront at night where there is good ocean breeze before retiring for bed. Fishing is a great recreation activity which we all enjoyed while in Lamu.
Guest review by
Esther
Australia
10

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very...

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very friendly people. I like that most restaurants are at the beachfront and I can recommend a few with what they offer: 1. Forodhani Lamu- for local cuisine like pilau, biriyani etc. It was the most affordable. 2. Sailors Joint- for shawarma, pizza and sea food. I went here almost everyday for their shawarma, so so flavorful. 3. Bush Gardens Sea food restaurant- for seafood especially. Had the best fresh mango juice. 4. Rangarelli Cafe- in Shela has the best local food there 5. Gelamu- for gelato ice-cream, this is in Shela.
Guest review by
Salley
Kenya
10

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some...

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some outings to get to know Lamu better so our location on Manda island with private boat service to anywhere was ideal Some recommendable eating places included peponi and kijani hotels in Shela, garden restaurant on Lamu sea front We also enjoyed Lamu museum and the Flip-floppy enterprise for recycling all kinds of waste plastics
Guest review by
Anonymous
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
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From $90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
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!
Guest review by
miky b.
Slovakia
From $108 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Fantastic stay at Royal House, primarily thanks to the excellent service and friendliness of Baya and Omar who went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The location is great - both very central in Shela (1 min to the beach) and very quiet. The hotel is clean and comfortable, though shows some signs of wear and tear. We hope the new owners will continue to ensure its upkeep. Highly recommend.
Guest review by
Rebecca Madeleine
Norway
From $25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Arnold the host is the best! They provide everything you need to make your stay in Lamu great! The breakfast is delicious with vegan options. Although the host is German, he knows everything and everyone, so I highly recommend this place if you want to spend your time with the locals (Shella, the other town with more hotels and restaurants is beautiful but basically made for European tourists)
Guest review by
Claudia
Spain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
A 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.
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rebecca
United Kingdom
From $59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Much (!) better than the hotels in Shela, this small hotel has everything you need for a relaxed and authentic Swahili-Arabic Lamu experience. Personal tip: Try the cafes in the bustle of Lamu town and do a Dow tour in the evening!
Guest review by
Johannes
Germany