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Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

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

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Riyadha Mosque. This hostel is located in a gorgeous old Swahili style house. The manager is the BEST. So helpful he even had me picked up at the airport. It is located in the center of Lamu town really close to everything. Rooms are quite big. WiFi worked very well.

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8.8
Fabulous
128 reviews
Price from
VND 381,790
per night

Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu

All rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at Banana House and Wellness Centre also boast a terrace. 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.

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8.7
Fabulous
243 reviews
Price from
VND 2,112,572
per night

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront

Lamu

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. This guest house features accommodation with a patio. Rooms are fitted with a balcony with views of the sea. Great location on the waterfront in the old city, beautiful rooms, lovely rooftop patio.

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8.6
Fabulous
17 reviews
Price from
VND 2,036,214
per night

Mangrove House

Lamu

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.

Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a solar powered hot shower. All guest rooms have a desk. 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
VND 3,046,685
per night

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu

Featuring a garden, Jamala Guesthouse is situated in Lamu in the Coast region, 43 metres from Lamu fort. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Jetty (Lamu) and Water well. Some units at the property have a balcony with a garden view. Nice gem right at the heart of town. Great architectural detail across the property. If you have some work or just want to relax at the property, the common areas are excellent with good wifi across the entire space.

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8.3
Very good
53 reviews
Price from
VND 678,059
per night

Amu House

Lamu

Providing a garden, a terrace and free WiFi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house 200 metres from Lamu Fort and 200 metres from Lamu Museum. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The location is great, you get to appreciate the old town

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8.8
Fabulous
68 reviews
Price from
VND 890,844
per night

Samaki House

Lamu

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. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. The place and service were perfect

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7.8
Good
118 reviews
Price from
VND 847,574
per night

Ras Kitao Holiday Villa

Lamu

At the guest house, all units are equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

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7.7
Good
3 reviews
Price from
VND 1,752,417
per night

Tabassam Guest House

Lamu

Located in Lamu, near 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Fort and Gallery Baraka, Tabassam Guest House features a garden. Located around 1.2 km from Lamu Museum, the guest house is also 1.1 km away from Riyadha Mosque. The guest house provides garden views, a terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

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Price from
VND 199,294
per night

Roof Top Private House

Lamu

Featuring sea views, Roof Top Private House offers accommodation with a balcony, around 60 metres from Lamu Fort. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Riyadha Mosque.

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Price from
VND 458,148
per night

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FAQs about guest houses in Lamu

  • The average price per night for a guest house in Lamu for this weekend is VND 1,493,586, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Wildebeeste Lamu, Banana House and Wellness Centre and Amu House are some popular guest houses in Lamu.

  • There are 15 guest houses in Lamu you can book on Booking.com.

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  • Most guest houses on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • Many families visiting Lamu loved staying at Mangrove House, Banana House and Wellness Centre and Amu House.

  • Wildebeeste Lamu, Amu House and Banana House and Wellness Centre have received great reviews from guests in Lamu regarding the views from these guest houses

  • Couples travelling in Lamu loved staying at Wildebeeste Lamu, Amu House and Banana House and Wellness Centre.

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