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

Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge.

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
£12
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 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
16 reviews
Price from
£64
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

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.

AMU house is a beautiful old and carefully restaured historical house. And the terrace on the roof top is perfect for relaxing and reading. The right place when you prefer the authentic life of Lamu to the touristy places of Shela. Thank you, Mary and Hussein for your hospitality, for your time, for organizing a stunning sailing trip, and for our unforgettable walk on Manda Island.

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8.8
Fabulous
68 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

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 house is beautiful and it is the perfect place if you are looking for a private stay.

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7.8
Good
118 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Situated in Lamu, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa offers accommodation with seating area. With sea views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool. Rooms come with a patio with views of the pool.

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7.5
Good
2 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

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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£14
per night

Subira Guest House is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka, as well as 500 metres from Lamu Museum. 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 500 metres away and Riyadha Mosque is 300 metres from the guest house.

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£60
per night

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

At the guest house, all units include a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and slippers, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. The units will provide guests with kitchenware.

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£17
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  • Banana House and Wellness Centre
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 242 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

  • Pwani House - Lamu Seafront
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 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.

  • Mangrove House
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 24 reviews

    Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden.

    Proximity to the beach, general environment is calming.

  • Samaki House
    Breakfast options
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 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!

  • Subira Guest House
    Breakfast options

    Subira Guest House is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka, as well as 500 metres from Lamu Museum. 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 500 metres away and...

  • Wildebeeste Lamu
    Breakfast options
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 128 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.

    Great people and very central in a great traditional way.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Lamu

  • Amu House
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 68 reviews

    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.

    Beautiful old building with lovely places to relax.

  • Ras Kitao Holiday Villa
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Lamu, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa offers accommodation with seating area. With sea views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool.

  • Roof Top Private House

    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.

  • Paradise House
    Central location

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

  • Yaye House
    Central location

    Yaye House is situated in Lamu, 100 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, 300 metres from Lamu Museum, as well as 500 metres from Lamu Fort.

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Homestays that guests love in Lamu

  • Avg. price/night: £7.92
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    Mohammed is a very great host. He welcomed me so nicely and offered a guide to show me around Lamu. We also made a food arrangement and him and his family cooked for me for the whole of my stay there which was affordable as food can be quite tricky when new. You will feel at home. I loved the upstairs rooms because of the ventilation, so would highly recommend those. It's also situated 7 minutes away from the main street so it will give you a good tour of old town when figuring out old town. Overall a great experience for budget travellers
    Betty Kenya
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    One of the nicest accommodations in Kenya i have been so far. Arnold is a great host who has a lot of tips for Lamu. The place is very clean and ideally located in Lamu Town.
    Tim
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.62
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 reviews
    Katana was a great host and very friendly. The rooftop had a great view and it was easy to get to from the jetty.
    Noémie
    Family with young children
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 52 reviews
    Location, very strong wifi, friendly and helpfully staff. Faryda is a very good host, she will help you with anything and cook lovely pilau. Thank you so much for a beautiful stay. See you next time.
    Linda
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    Arnold was a great host. The room we booked was very comfortable with a clean and nice bed. The rooftop has a great view of Lamu. The breakfast was well priced and filling.
    Bharat
    Young couple
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Annette is such a good host, received us by the beach, took us to her amazing house and always checked to see if we needed anything. I stayed here during my birthday and really loved it.
    Muchina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £16.01
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 128 reviews
    Staying in a Shwahili house is a great experience!! Joshua was a great host.
    Elena Sapna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £16.01
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 128 reviews
    Very spacious room Private bathroom Nice rooftop view Joshua is a great host
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £96.05
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 37 reviews
    Great place! Beautiful house, just look at the pictures on booking.com. It really is like that. Mister Zion who takes care of the place is a very good host, very pole pole. We all got very relaxed in the house, could have stayed there for weeks.
    Sigrid
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £100.86
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 24 reviews
    The staff was quite accomodative and friendly,Mash and his team are quite a lovely host.The breakfast and food prepared was excellent.
    Wangui
    Group