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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.

Beautiful rooms, amazing views, delicious breakfasts and welcoming, friendly staff
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
284 reviews
Price from
£98.36
1 night, 2 adults
Andavelo House, hotel in Lamu

With sea views, Andavelo House is located in Lamu and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, sun terrace and year-round outdoor pool.

Staff were so friendly and so so helpful. Went above and beyond.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
76 reviews
Price from
£88.52
1 night, 2 adults
Beytsalam, hotel in Lamu

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.

The position on the water front and ease to walk around. The beds were very comfy and the staff were exceptional. Highly recommend for a stay on Lamu Island. After arriving in Watamu, we realized how good it was.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
110 reviews
Price from
£39.34
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.

The staff is great, clean. Nice pool area. Delicious bfast, good yoga classes and help with transfers. Nice place to travel solo and meet interesting people. Great beds
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
228 reviews
Price from
£127.87
1 night, 2 adults
Amu House, hotel in Lamu

Located in Lamu, near Lamu Fort and Lamu Museum, Amu House is a recently renovated property, featuring free WiFi, a garden and terrace. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony....

Very unique and lovely house. It has charm and character. Really liked the lounge area at the top floor where you could catch the sunrise and relax. The room we stayed in was lovely and well maintained. Helpful staff.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
103 reviews
Price from
£40.98
1 night, 2 adults
Kijani Hotel, hotel in Lamu Island

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.

A beautiful room with a nice verandah. Staff were all excellent, Bill the waiter and Tito at reception, also Koech. Boat taxi to and from the airport was a beautiful way to start and finish the visit. Breakfast was plentiful with good choices and dinner on the rooftop is a must.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
81 reviews
Price from
£169.67
1 night, 2 adults
Mangrove House, hotel in 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 blissful 6 days here. It's a beautiful Robinson Crusoe island. Mary's wonderful team have looked after everything for us. We swim, we walk, then a super breakfast served by Nyevu, who is always so kind and arranged everything so calmly and with a smile. Harrison is truly an artist, making wonderful displays every day on our bed of flowers and petals. The food delicious, with our choice of fish or chicken etc cooked in Swahili style. John guards by night and day. We loved the animals - donkeys wandering in from the beach, goats, chickens. We felt really a part of the island's life for a small time. Hope to be back soon!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
20 reviews
Price from
£100
1 night, 2 adults
Jamala Guesthouse, hotel in Lamu

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

In the middle of the town. Greatest breakfast!
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
54 reviews
Price from
£36.07
1 night, 2 adults
Al-reidy House, hotel in Lamu Mkomani, Mtamwini

Boasting quiet street views, Al-reidy House offers accommodation with terrace, around a few steps from Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

Muhammad is a helpful guy
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
7 reviews
Price from
£18.03
1 night, 2 adults
Ras Kitao Holiday Villa, hotel in Lamu

Boasting a balcony with sea views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

We had an incredible stay at this beautiful 5-bedroom house. It was worth every coin! The home was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated, providing all the comforts we needed. The location was perfect, and the amenities were top-notch. The host was exceptionally welcoming and responsive, making sure our stay was seamless from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a luxurious and comfortable stay!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
7 reviews
Price from
£69.67
1 night, 2 adults
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For travellers who enjoy beauty in the simple things, a bed and breakfast (B&B) is the perfect place for a getaway. Hosts welcome guests into their homes and provide a private room and complimentary breakfast. Bathrooms may be shared by other guests, and there is often shared space with the host.

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  • Jua House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 284 reviews

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

    Beautiful rooms, amazing views, delicious breakfasts and welcoming, friendly staff

  • Beytsalam
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 110 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.

    Centrally located, room spacious and staffs were friendly

  • Banana House and Wellness Centre
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 228 reviews

    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.

    Loved the Swahili dinner - what a great initiative

  • Mangrove House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 20 reviews

    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.

    The rooms were comfortable, the staff was very attentive

  • Kijani Hotel
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 81 reviews

    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.

    the staff are amazing at reception and dining room

  • Samaki House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 130 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.

    Caretaker Moses and owner Brian were very nice, thank you!

  • Shella White House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 160 reviews

    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.

    Excellent breakfast, extremely friendly and helpful manager

  • Shela Bliss
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1 review

    Featuring a private beach area and views of sea, Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 400 metres from Manda Beach.

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  • Amu House
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 103 reviews

    Located in Lamu, near Lamu Fort and Lamu Museum, Amu House is a recently renovated property, featuring free WiFi, a garden and terrace. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

    Beautiful old building with lovely places to relax.

  • Ras Kitao Holiday Villa
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 7 reviews

    Boasting a balcony with sea views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

    nice villa - crazy silent and lonely beach - top bedding - good cook wild donkeys, no monkeys

  • Pwani House - Lamu Seafront
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 37 reviews

    Situated 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront offers an indoor pool, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

    Amazing location. Great views. Staff and owners are very helpful.

  • Olympic House
    Budget options available
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring sea views, Olympic House provides accommodation with terrace, around 100 metres from Lamu Museum. This guest house is 500 metres from Riyadha Mosque.

  • Beytul Habaib
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 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.

  • Jannataan Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 47 reviews

    Located 400 metres from Manda Beach, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation in Lamu and has an indoor pool, a garden and a terrace.

    Great place, staff, pool and rooftop scene at a good price

  • JamboHouse Lamu
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 132 reviews

    JamboHouse Lamu is set in Lamu, 400 metres from Gallery Baraka, 500 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

    The place is amazing and the owner is helping you on a 360° basis. I will come back.

  • Wildebeeste Lamu
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 119 reviews

    Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from Gallery Baraka.

    Amazing central location and roof Terris looking over old town

Great access to the city centre! Check these B&Bs in Lamu

  • Zamzam House
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 1 review

    Offering city views, Zamzam House is an accommodation set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 200 metres from Lamu Museum. At the guest house, the units have a wardrobe.

  • Madakani House
    Central location
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Featuring a terrace with garden views, a private beach area and a garden, Madakani House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 100 metres from Mnarani House.

  • Andavelo House
    Central location
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 76 reviews

    With sea views, Andavelo House is located in Lamu and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, sun terrace and year-round outdoor pool.

    Staff were so friendly and so so helpful. Went above and beyond.

  • Subira House
    Central location
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 215 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.

    The hospitality of the stafff and how lovely the property is set up!

  • Al-reidy House
    Central location
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7 reviews

    Boasting quiet street views, Al-reidy House offers accommodation with terrace, around a few steps from Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

    スタッフの男性がとても優しい人だったことと、ガイドのムハンマドさんがとても誠実で良い人だったこと。 また、屋上の共有スペースも良かったし、蚊帳つきのベッドも大きくて良かった。

  • Jamala Guesthouse
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 54 reviews

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

    Los espacios, el desayuno, la habitación y la ubicación.

  • Amma's House
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Lamu, near Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort and Gallery Baraka, Amma's House features a garden. It is situated 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and features a shared kitchen.

  • Tabassam Guest House
    Central location
    Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 8 reviews

    Tabassam Guest House, a property with a garden, is located in Lamu, less than 1 km from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, a 12-minute walk from Lamu Fort, as well as 1.1 km from Gallery Baraka.

  • Seafront House
    Central location
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring sea views, Seafront House provides accommodation with terrace, around 100 metres from Lamu Museum. This guest house is 600 metres from Riyadha Mosque.

  • Bahari Guest House
    Central location
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1 review

    Featuring sea views, Bahari Guest House offers accommodation with terrace, around 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

  • Paradise House
    Central location

    Featuring sea views, Paradise House provides accommodation with terrace, around 100 metres from Lamu Museum. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

  • Light House
    Central location

    Offering a garden and city view, Light House is located in Lamu, 200 metres from Lamu Fort and 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

  • Golden House
    Central location

    Golden House is situated in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, 300 metres from Lamu Fort, as well as 400 metres from Gallery Baraka.

  • Gaba Gaba House
    Central location

    Offering a rooftop pool and quiet street view, Gaba Gaba House is set in Lamu, 400 metres from Manda Beach and 100 metres from Mnarani House.

  • Nyla's Stilt Houses & Guest House

    Set 2.2 km from Takwa Beach, Nyla's Stilt Houses & Guest House offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a private beach area and a garden.

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  • Avg. price/night: £140.16
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 228 reviews
    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.
    Karen
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 30 reviews
    Beautiful house with private pool, spacious bedrooms and several terraces to hang out on. Great location in old Lamu, close to shops, museums and the sea with great boat rides to wonderful beaches Manda and Shela.
    Anna Josefsson
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £40.16
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 134 reviews
    I was about to not book this place because of mixed reviews, but I am very glad I did. We stayed for a week, it really exceeded our expectations! Caroline and her staff were amazing, the place was always thoroughly cleaned in the morning, same with the pool, and the food was surprisingly cheap and really really good. Same with breakfast, which was also varied; many hotels lack that. Our special requests were no problem and they have many nice, private spaces to relax. I absolutely recommend this place.
    Magnus
    Group
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 32 reviews
    A remarkable property, full of history and character, and stylishly decorated. Our quiet room and private terrace at the back of the hotel overlooked charming rooftops, with dhows on the sea in the distance. The multiple pools, each set in its own secluded courtyard, are perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the island or the historic Old Town, and the waterside restaurant is totally delightful. Best of all, the team are so warm, welcoming and genuine - they really embody the spirit of Lamu and Kenya.
    Colin
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 76 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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £36.89
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 160 reviews
    Great location. Proximity to the beach was great. Beautiful upper terrace for relaxation on the property. Quiet and peaceful.
    Chege
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £110.66
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 284 reviews
    It is a beautiful place to stay; charming, comfortable, clean, excellent breakfast and staff, not a lot more you require on your holiday ;). Would definitely recommend. Of course a swimming pool would be nice, but not so very practical in its location.
    Fiona765
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £28.69
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 130 reviews
    One of the most beautiful buildings we stayed at in all of Kenya. Traditional Swahili and elegant and spacious. Beautiful common areas and private rooms as well. Great location.
    Bree
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £28.69
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 130 reviews
    We got the master bedroom with the little pool in the private court yard. Unfortunately the water didn't work. If any place in the world deserves the attribute"boutique", then this gorgeous house. Nicely renovated and tastefully decorated and furnished. You just have to love it. Near town center and the delicious (seafood) restaurants along the promenade. Booking, communication and pickup were spot on.
    Esslinger
    Young couple