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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge
Hotel in Lamu
Located a few steps from Kipungani Beach, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Lamu and features a fitness centre, a garden and a bar. The hotel has family rooms.
T
Tanya
From
SwitzerlandExceptional location and the design and spaciousness of the rooms outstanding. Delicious food too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults
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.
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Anthony
From
FranceThe hotel is so nice and cute and beautiful- very authentic Lamu! It’s perfectly placed in old town.
Loved the architecture and staff! So friendly !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults
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, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant.
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Paul
From
AustraliaBeautiful relaxing oasis in the heart of Lamu right on the waterfront Beautiful pool and the water front Rooms are Devine Staff are fantastic. I can highly recommend this place.
Probably the best place in the Lamu to stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults
Jua House
Hotel in 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.
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Alan
From
MaltaWe 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.
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
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.
C
Catherine
From
United KingdomThis 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, 208 reviews
Price from
US$156
1 night, 2 adults
Kijani Hotel
Hotel in 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.
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Tunde
From
BelgiumKijani is a charming little hotel in Shela, well located to discover the village on foot, and the nearby islands by boat. It has everything one needs for a perfect holiday; provides a quiet and peaceful backdrop. We loved the flexibility of management (even with last minute issues), return boat transfers included in the price, amazing breakfast and restaurant. Fantastic staff (management, reception, cleaning team, restaurant, kitchen, guards, in short: EVERYONE): kind, attentive, all while being respectful of privacy. We have stayed elsewhere in Lamu and Kijani truly stands out. Thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults
Shela Bliss
Hotel in Lamu
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.
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Patricia
From
AustraliaThe 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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults
Sai Shanti House
Hotel in Lamu
Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach.
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Rocio
From
NetherlandsEverything. 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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults
Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes
Hotel in Shela
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.
A
Andreas
From
GermanyPerfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$350
1 night, 2 adults
Sai Shanti House
Hotel in Lamu
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.
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Tony
From
KenyaExcellent centrally located, nicely equipped apartment, wonderful host Chris. I’ll be back for sure
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Kijani is a charming little hotel in Shela, well located to discover the village on foot, and the nearby islands by boat. It has everything one needs for a perfect holiday; provides a quiet and peaceful backdrop. We loved the flexibility of management (even with last minute issues), return boat transfers included in the price, amazing breakfast and restaurant. Fantastic staff (management, reception, cleaning team, restaurant, kitchen, guards, in short: EVERYONE): kind, attentive, all while being respectful of privacy. We have stayed elsewhere in Lamu and Kijani truly stands out. Thank you.
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TundeBelgium
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
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.
Guest review by
CatherineUnited Kingdom
From US$510 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Everything was wonderful, the design is very tasteful, the staff is super on it and friendly, the food is good, the rooms are comfortable, everything is working well. It is kid friendly, but the kids aren't disturbing the others by the way of the layout. We had a great time!
Guest review by
NoemiUnited Kingdom
From US$59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
The hotel is so nice and cute and beautiful- very authentic Lamu! It’s perfectly placed in old town.
Loved the architecture and staff! So friendly !
Guest review by
AnthonyFrance
From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
The view on the rooftop for breakfast was fantastic. Delicious fresh fruit for breakfast every day. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
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AdamUnited Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Great location for exploring Lamu. The views from the balcony are stunning.
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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
tabiambayaUnited Arab Emirates
10
Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in...
Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in Lamu. A simple request to shiban house to make it feel special, ended up being the best birthday surprise ever...Sada thank you, my heart is overwhelmed by how you managed to surprise me 😊. Joseph took excellent care of us and was ready to help us around. I must say, I feel fulfilled even as I have turned a year younger 😂😊😂. Thank you mapenzi too for the awesome breakfast we got every day.
Shela is the best place to be in lamu. You can access lamu town easily and learn so much about the history of it, ask for the best knowledgeable guy there called 'sunshine' locally. Its near peponi hostel and majlis resort.
Make a point of doing the sunset cruise 😊 . Definately 10/10.
Guest review by
Miriam10
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
OnowheremanFrance
10
Amazing place to stay.
Amazing place to stay. You feel at home with the personal care they do. Breakfast is good esp the Swahili breakfast. Great views during dining and terrace is amazing for sunrise. Will definitely visit again.
Guest review by
ThabitUnited Arab Emirates
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
EstherAustralia
