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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.

The staff was a tremendous help and showed pure professionalism. The location of the property is excellent in Shela village.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
281 reviews
Price from
$120
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 bedrooms had air conditioning, which was absolutely essential given the heat and humidity. Additionally, our room had a small refrigerator, which helped keep medications and beverages cold. Beytsalam also had easy access to the jetties and several restaurants.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
112 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
230 reviews
Price from
$156
1 night, 2 adults
Kijani Hotel, hotel in Lamu

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.

Here's a refined version of your review: "My stay at this hotel was absolutely fantastic! The hotel itself is stunning, and the on-site restaurant is hands down the best in town. The food was incredible, the views were breathtaking, and the overall vibe was perfect. Every member of the staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to assist with anything I needed. It was an unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!"
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 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
19 reviews
Price from
$122
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.

Great location. Easy to find. Beautiful architecture. Comfortable. Breakfast was Amazing for $5 USD. Get a lot for your money. Staff are wonderful.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
98 reviews
Price from
$50
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
56 reviews
Price from
$44
1 night, 2 adults
Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House, hotel in Lamu

Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 400 yards from Gallery Baraka, Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House features accommodations in Lamu, with an outdoor swimming pool.

We loved this property! It was such a fun stay and different than all our other hotels on our trip. Totally recommend the 3rd floor room because it has its own balcony. The breezes in the morning out there were incredible. Jamhuri was a great host and helped us book a walking tour and sunset dhow. Will be back!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
56 reviews
Price from
$1,100
1 night, 2 adults
Shella White House, hotel in Lamu

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.

The hotel is in a good location, the staff is very nice and friendly.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
163 reviews
Price from
$36.45
1 night, 2 adults
Beytul Habaib, hotel in Lamu

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

Nice place
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
14 reviews
Price from
$76.50
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Jua House
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 281 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.

    The staff are absolutely amazing. The house is so aesthetically pleasing and clean.

  • Beytsalam
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 112 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.

    Sylish interior, good location, great rooftop for breakfast

  • Banana House and Wellness Centre
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 230 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 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 19 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 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 127 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 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 163 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

  • Jannataan Hotel
    Breakfast options
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 46 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

These vacation rentals in Lamu have options with FREE cancellation

  • Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 56 reviews

    Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 400 yards from Gallery Baraka, Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House features accommodations in Lamu, with an outdoor swimming pool.

    prachtig !!! huis . zeer ruim en aangenaam midden in old lamu town

  • Amu House
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 98 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.

  • Manama Suite
    Free cancellation options available

    Manama Suite offers accommodations in Lamu, a 10-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This apartment features accommodations with a balcony.

  • JAHA
    Free cancellation options available

    The air-conditioned accommodation is a 5-minute walk from Lamu Museum. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is a 2-minute walk away.

  • Beytsalaam Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 15 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.

    Beautifully decorated . Great location . Lovely people . Jivanjee the manager was incredibly attentive and helpful . All the staff were kind and warm and helpful in every way .

  • Beytul Habaib
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 14 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.

  • JamboHouse Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 130 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.

  • Umma House
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 29 reviews

    Umma House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This villa features accommodations with a terrace.

    Good swahili breakfast. Farid was an exceptional help that made our stay seamless.

Highly-rated vacation rentals in Lamu

  • Makubwa House
    8.0 review score
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 31 reviews

    With an indoor pool and a terrace, Makubwa House is a historic vacation home that features accommodations with free Wifi. With sea views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    Top balcony was the best. The breeze from the sea and the view was very nice.

  • Subira House
    8.0 review score
    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!

  • Swahili Dreams Apartments
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 28 reviews

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

    Location, facilities, decor, space and light/air.

  • Jamala Guesthouse
    8.0 review score
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 56 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.

    - superfriendly staff - clean rooms - lovely breakfast

  • Amma's House
    8.0 review score
    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.

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  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 29 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
    Ashley
    Group
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 56 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!
    Arianna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $90
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 234 reviews
    Large and lovely private terrace with a beautiful view of the water. Clean and spacious room. Central Shela, it's easy to reach all you need in the village. Breakfast was fine and the staff were all very polite and friendly! Would recommend.
    Kendall
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $340
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 81 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!
    simon
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 215 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
    Johann
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 281 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.
    C
    Cynara
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 11 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
    Bassam
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 281 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.
    Reilly
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $90
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 234 reviews
    All the staff are soo friendly and helpful🥰. Location is perfect,in Shella village where it is calm and quiet... and within walking distance from the jetty and places for quick bites...the place is clean with some of the best rooftop views in Shella Island🥰 You also get hot showers since the island can get a little cold sometimes. Accepts multiple payment options - card,cash,mpesa etc.
    Hildah Lujan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $90
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 234 reviews
    We had a beautiful room (the Kind Suite) with a fabulous large terrace strewn with day beds and nice furniture with fantastic views over the village and island. The staff were extremely helpful, the food was delivious, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom big and clean. We really enjoyed our stay and would return.
    Damian
    Young couple