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The 10 Best Homestays in Lamu, Kenya

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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.

The staff was very friendly and the place is clean and very nice. The location is perfect, close to everything.

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8.8
Fabulous
128 reviews
Price from
THB 549
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.

The hotel arranged for transportation from the airport, which was a delightful short boat ride and felt very VIP. Staff was very professional, helpful and above all very friendly and welcoming. The hotel grounds feel like a little quiet oasis, so if you don't feel like doing much you can just spend the morning at the pool.

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8.7
Fabulous
243 reviews
Price from
THB 3,036
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.

Perfect sunrise over the water, beautiful spacious room. Super beautifully decorated! Loved our stay here!

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8.6
Fabulous
17 reviews
Price from
THB 2,926
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.

Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of Shela and Peponi hotel, just a short boat trip away. Would absolutely go back, and recommend it to everyone going to Lamu!

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8.1
Very good
24 reviews
Price from
THB 4,378
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.

Totally wonderful, exquisitely-maintained centuries-old Swahili house.

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8.8
Fabulous
69 reviews
Price from
THB 1,280
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.

Wonderful place,unique location, a full swahili immersion. Moses is a wonderful host.

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7.8
Good
118 reviews
Price from
THB 1,218
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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7.7
Good
3 reviews
Price from
THB 2,518
per night

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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THB 286
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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THB 658
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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THB 2,743
per night

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Lamu's best hotels with breakfast

  • Banana House and Wellness Centre
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 243 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
     · 17 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
    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

    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
    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.

Hotels located in the centre of Lamu

  • Amu House
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 69 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
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 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.

  • Tabassam Guest House

    Located in Lamu, near 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Fort and Gallery Baraka, Tabassam Guest House features a garden.

  • 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

    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

  • From THB 2,194.35 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    We had a great stay here. Despite the power being out in all of Lamu, we made it work and the place was clean and comfortable. Jivanjee was a great host and greated us at the beginning and end of our stay as well as connected us to local guides.
    A
    Ali
    Canada
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews
    The place was clean. The staff were so good especially Peter the house keeper and Abu who was our chef. Its private so you get to enjoy your space. Spacious rooms and clean beddings. Also Tarik is such a good host he gave us contacts of people who would be able to offer us assistance incase we needed any and hence our stay was seamless and very easy.
    lavin
    Kenya
  • From THB 731.45 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 128 reviews
    Such a unique space in a unique community..from the call to prayers to the breeze blowing on the terrace. And Jacob is a great host
    Hannah
    South Africa
  • From THB 362.07 per night
    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
    Kenya
  • 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
    Netherlands
  • From THB 1,353.18 per night
    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
    Spain
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 53 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
    Netherlands
  • 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
    United States
  • 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
    Kenya
  • From THB 731.45 per night
    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
    Spain