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The 5 Best Holiday Rentals in Shela, Kenya

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Situated in Shela, Shela Bahari features a restaurant and sea views, 100 metres from Manda Beach and 300 metres from Shela Beach. Set on the beachfront, this property has a shared lounge. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers.

For a genuine and memorable Swahili experience in an iconic location, you must stay here. Barack and Tawfiq were the most generous of hosts, always available to assist with travel plans and share local knowledge.

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8.1
Very good
49 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Offering sea views, Furaha House is an accommodation located in Shela, 60 metres from Manda Beach and 200 metres from Shela Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. The accommodation provides free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant.

Great place. Lovely and welcoming host!! Sea view from the balcony and roof top. Just amazing!

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8.9
Fabulous
13 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Set within 100 metres of Shela Beach and 100 metres of Manda Beach in Shela, Deuli House provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. The apartment features family rooms.

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7.7
Good
3 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

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.

Kijani Hotel is located in Shela Village, just 3 km from Lamu Old Town and 4 km from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 10 km away on Manda Island.

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!

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8.5
Very good
67 reviews
Price from
£168
per night

Located 400 metres from Manda Beach, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation in Lamu and has an indoor pool, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The bed and breakfast features family rooms.

The location ,great staff very helpful

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7.1
Good
37 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this bed and breakfast is 200 metres from the Mnarani House. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

Perfect location, staffs, clean room and most of all, they have unbelievably nice view!

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9.2
Superb
259 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

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 property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available.

My stay in Tree house was just wonderful. The hotel is very special, amazing vibe and incredible location. It was so peaceful and the staff are very helpful and nice. I also loved the food, very healthy, tasty and big dishes. I will definitely come back.

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8.7
Fabulous
242 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

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.

Shella white house is located in Shela village, just 2 km from Lamu Airport and 3 km from Lamu Old Town.

Samuel’s hospitality, Samuel’s breakfast, the location, the view, rooftop chill zone

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7.4
Good
186 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is available and Gallery Baraka is 3.5 km away.

Excellent location, excellent hosts (Masha and Harrison), extremely scrumptuous food. You feel at home. Extreme tranquility on Manda Island, away from the hustle and bustle. Hard to beat.

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8.1
Very good
24 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

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 bright rooms at Subira House have either a patio or a balcony and some have sea views and free Wi-Fi. Every room has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area.

The breakfast is absolutely delicious and thoughtful in every way. The recommendations are incredible and just the overall care for each and every guest is remarkable. So thankful to have stayed here!

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9
Superb
203 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Shela

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review
    Mellisa was very helpful, giving us local contacts to make our stay easier and more relaxing. The apartment was spacious and comfortable and had everything we needed. It was within walking distance to both the village and the beach. The locals were also very friendly and helpful.
    Marie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.74
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 110 reviews
    Very nice, affordable and well located house in Shela with the most amazing helpful staff, highly recommended! Breakfast was also very good and you have a nice view over the village from the comfortable lounge area at the rooftop. I would definitly stay there again.
    Esther
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £38.74
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 110 reviews
    Shiban is a wonderful guest house. It is a beautiful house, with spacious and cleans rooms, enough privacy, a top balcony which has an amazing view of the village and the sand dunes. The people who run it (Jack and Joseph) are wonderful, kind, and reliable people. You cannot ask for a better place for the cost. I loved the breakfast too. I was sad to leave and would recommend it to everyone. It felt like a home !
    Zahra
    Young couple