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Jua House, hotel in Lamu

Jua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.

beautifully appointed, comfortable, delicious breakfasts especially the homemade bread, still warm from the oven staff ready to answer questions and help in any way needed
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
284 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults
Andavelo House, hotel in Lamu

With 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable in a few steps, Andavelo House provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.

It’s clean very calm environment and the staff was amazing
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
76 reviews
Price from
$108
1 night, 2 adults
Beytsalam, hotel in Lamu

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.

The view from the place I stayed was phenomenal. Omar and his staff made sure I felt at home from the moment I arrived, with amazing details on the check-in, food, location, and attention. I couldn't rate them higher!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
110 reviews
Price from
$48
1 night, 2 adults
Banana House and Wellness Centre, hotel in Lamu

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi from Lamu Fort.

Stunning rooms, beautiful property
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
228 reviews
Price from
$156
1 night, 2 adults
Amu House, hotel in Lamu

Providing a garden, a terrace, and free Wifi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house a 1-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 200 yards from Lamu Museum.

the location in the old town and the friendly staff
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
103 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
Kijani Hotel, hotel in Lamu Island

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

The location can not be beat, but the pool and court yard stole the show
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
81 reviews
Price from
$207
1 night, 2 adults
Mangrove House, hotel in Lamu

Offering garden views, Mangrove House in Lamu provides accommodations, a private beach area, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.

Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
20 reviews
Price from
$122
1 night, 2 adults
Jamala Guesthouse, hotel in Lamu

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.

Jamala Guesthouse, nestled in the heart of Lamu Old Town, was an absolute delight for us first-time visitors to Lamu. It provided a unique opportunity to deeply immerse ourselves in the local culture and connect with the welcoming people. The early morning calls to prayer from the surrounding mosques, for instance, became an integral part of the immersive experience. It is located just a short walk from the boat jetty which is super convenient! The host, Baji, was not only highly responsive but also incredibly helpful. Right from the moment we made our booking, he was readily available to provide us with all the information we needed. Baji even arranged a boat pick-up for us and an enriching Old Town Tour with Abu, who was an absolute delight to be around. The rooms at Jamala were both spacious and well-equipped with all the essentials, making it excellent value for money. The breakfast was also nice and balanced, with the option of tea/coffee, bread, eggs and fruit. There is also a kitchen available complete with a fridge that is available for guests to use. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay at Jamala again! Thank you to the team for making our inaugural visit to Lamu very memorable!😊😊
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
54 reviews
Price from
$44
1 night, 2 adults
Al-reidy House, hotel in Lamu Mkomani, Mtamwini

Al-reidy House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 4-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. With quiet street views, this accommodation offers a terrace.

Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
7 reviews
Price from
$22
1 night, 2 adults
Ras Kitao Holiday Villa, hotel in Lamu

Featuring garden views, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa in Lamu provides accommodations, a terrace, and a shared lounge. With pool views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

It's a great location, quiet and serene. Rooms were spacious and clean. The staff and food were incredible. Paul was awesome together with the two gentlemen.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
7 reviews
Price from
$85
1 night, 2 adults
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For travelers 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 might be shared by other guests, and there's usually shared space with the host.

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  • Jua House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 284 reviews

    Jua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.

    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

    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.

    Centrally located, room spacious and staffs were friendly

  • Banana House and Wellness Centre
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 228 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi 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

    Offering garden views, Mangrove House in Lamu provides accommodations, a private beach area, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.

    The rooms were comfortable, the staff was very attentive

  • Kijani Hotel
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 81 reviews

    Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located 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 is located in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Lamu Museum.

    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

    Located just 33 feet 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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1 review

    Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu where guests can make the most of its private beach area and shared lounge.

Save money on B&Bs in Lamu – budget options available!

  • Amu House
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 103 reviews

    Providing a garden, a terrace, and free Wifi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house a 1-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 200 yards from Lamu Museum.

    Beautiful old building with lovely places to relax.

  • Ras Kitao Holiday Villa
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 7 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa in Lamu provides accommodations, a terrace, and a shared lounge. With pool views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

    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

    Pwani House - Lamu Seafront enjoys a location in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. This guest house offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

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

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

    Olympic House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 4-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and 500 yards from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

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

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

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

  • JamboHouse Lamu
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 132 reviews

    JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 700 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

    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 excellent
    Excellent
     · 119 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a terrace.

    Amazing central location and roof Terris looking over old town

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

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

    Zamzam House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and 700 yards from Riyadha Mosque. With city views, this accommodation offers a terrace.

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

    Providing garden views, Madakani House in Lamu provides accommodations, a private beach area, a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. Beauty services is available for guests.

  • Andavelo House
    Central location
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 76 reviews

    With 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable in a few steps, Andavelo House provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.

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

  • Subira House
    Central location
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 215 reviews

    This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 984 feet from the seafront and 1.9 mi 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

    Al-reidy House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 4-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. With quiet street views, this accommodation offers a terrace.

    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

    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.

    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

    Amma's House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 8-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque.

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

    Just a 11-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 0.7 miles from Lamu Fort, Tabassam Guest House features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden.

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

    Seafront House features rooms in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

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

    Just a 2-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 300 yards from Lamu Museum, Bahari Guest House features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden.

  • Paradise House
    Central location

    Paradise House features rooms in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

  • Light House
    Central location

    Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 300 yards from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Light House features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden.

  • Golden House
    Central location

    Golden House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Lamu Museum is a few steps away.

  • Gaba Gaba House
    Central location

    Gaba Gaba House offers rooms in Lamu near Manda Beach and Mnarani House. Quiet street views are a highlight at the guest house's rooftop pool.

  • Nyla's Stilt Houses & Guest House

    Nyla's Stilt Houses & Guest House in Lamu provides accommodations with a private beach area, a garden, and a shared lounge.

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  • Avg. price/night: $171
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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: $49
    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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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: $45
    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: $135
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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: $35
    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: $35
    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