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Jannat House
Hotel in Lamu
Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is situated a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
John
United Kingdom
Authentic multi storey house in the heart of lamu town
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
107 reviews
Price from£24.04per night
Royal House Shela
Hotel in Lamu
Situated within 200 metres of Manda Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House, Royal House Shela features rooms in Lamu. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.
Kamuhanga
Namibia
Great location and walking distance from the beach. The staff were exceptional and made us feel at home, going beyond what was required to make us feel at home
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
43 reviews
Price from£62.63per night
LAMU HOUSE
Hotel in Lamu
Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Hazel
United Kingdom
The decor and design, the hotel was stunning with beautiful decor all over. It had a beautiful courtyard that our room overlooked.
Perfect location in rhetorical heart of lamu with a stunning view of the water.
The staff were all so kind and helpful. The barman made the best cocktails! Food was great, breakfast was an incredible feast, recommend the Swahili breakfast.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
22 reviews
Price from£140.93per night
Msafini Hotel
Hotel in Lamu
Located in Shela, 2 minutes' walk from Shela beach and a 10 minutes' boat ride from Lamu Town UNESCO Heritage Site, Msafini Hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
Botho
Botswana
The view from our room was amazing 😍 .
The staff is excellent. They were very friendly, warm and welcoming, always ready to provide information and assistance. Their service was top-notch. Joel and the rest of the team were wonderful.
The room including the balcony had a lot of space and plenty of areas to just sit and relax.
The hotel is in a quiet area which is perfect when you're on holiday to rest and relax.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
256 reviews
Price from£63.42per night
Jua House
Lamu
Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area.
Clara
Spain
I loved the decoration, the cleanliness, the views from the rooftop and the homemade breakfast
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
270 reviews
Price from£93.95per night
Shella White House
Lamu
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.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
185 reviews
Price from£28.54per night
Beytsalam
Lamu
Set 300 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.
Paula
Argentina
Location was good (far from the good beaches but close to some restaurants and bars).
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
116 reviews
Price from£37.58per night
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.
Hannah
South Africa
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
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
127 reviews
Price from£15.66per night
Jannataan Hotel
Lamu
Located 400 metres from Manda Beach, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation in Lamu and has an indoor pool, a garden and a terrace.
Anwar
Canada
Very good u choose from two either Swahili breakfast or English
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
37 reviews
Price from£39.15per night
Makubwa House
Lamu
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.
David
United Kingdom
Good location, amazing property and views and helpful staff/host. Good suggestions and good value
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
36 reviews
Price from£93.95per night
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What guests said about Lamu:
- 10Scored 10
Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful...
Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful with tour guide not everyone but my first tour guide was a scarmer I don’t recommend tour guide u want to go places ask people over there r friendlyAAnonymous - 10Scored 10
Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history.
Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history. The people are very friendly and welcoming. For instance - the town can be like a labyrinth, which makes it a bit challenging sometimes to find spots - even with Google Maps. Either people ask you if you need help or you can ask them and they show you the way - many of them even walked us to the location. This experience was so wonderful - I would definitely come back again.
MeronGermany - 10Scored 10
Great, quaint town.
Great, quaint town. The scent of the donkey excrement is off-putting but seeing them is sublime. Being a coastal town, there are many ‘captains’. I had my transport pre-organized with my accommodation so be weary of that and potential scams, as well as the impromptu tour guides. Touch water, take a sunset sail boat ride, and visit the beach, maybe even Shela. Locals were very nice and friendly, warm welcomes. Affordable restaurants as well, Sailor’s Joint for example. I stayed at Subira House.
DaenCanada - 4.0Scored 4.0
A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of...
A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of details paid to the decor. Unfortunately, not the same attention was given to the 3 restaurants. Poor quality food with a limited selection except for a very nice breakfast buffet. Had confirmed a twin bedded room, but did not receive one. The beds are extremely firm as the mattress sits on a cement platform but does have a nicely hung mosquito net. Easy access across the water to Lamu.Chez LindaUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
- The ocean activities are marvelous!
- The ocean activities are marvelous! Amazing experience, memories I will always treasure. Food was also nice, a lot of seafood. Very culturally rich too! - The town is dirty, because of monkeys, people in Lamu seem to have gotten used to it, but for an outsider its not. In addition, they don't treat the donkeys right, so it's sad to see them suffering. Lamu is a small town, I wish they would think of other means of transport and at least for people just walking, donkeys should be forbidden. There was also a lot of trash on the street, even in monuments.EvelinEl Salvador - 8.0Scored 8.0
Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the...
Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the main land of Kenya. You can enjoy the historical environment, beautiful beaches, sun rise and sun set, relaxing on the boat/dhow. And Lamu people are very kind to visitors, I love it. Some activities in the sea may be affected by the tide. So, it's better to ask people in advance when you can do the activity you want to do.MutsumiKenya
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- From £84.56 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 256 reviewsMy stay at Msafini Hotel was great! The staff (including but not limited to Joshua, Dickson, and Davis) were exceedingly kind and friendly and I can tell that they went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. I really enjoyed the large breakfasts included with an array of options to choose from and I could also choose when and where I wanted to take my breakfast. My room was on the top floor with a stunning view and the location was convenient with the jetty and Shela Beach close by. I got my money's worth for 3 nights.JordanKenya
- From £93.95 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 36 reviewsThe location is very central in Lamu Old Town. Close to the port so easy to get to when arriving from Manda airport and anywhere else you might be traveling in from. The property is open and spacious, very clean and Zion was very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The property is well equipped and each of the 3 rooms a good size. The pool was a nice option to cool off in. Le Dolce Toro is a great nearby coffee shop with outdoor space and Peponi Hotel was a lovely spot for lunch/dinner.DeeUnited Kingdom
- From £73.99 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 84 reviewsWe had a very comfortable stay. The staff is very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The house is tastefully decorated and had what we needed to make our stay comfortable. The location is perfect for walks in the old town and along the channel, also very close to a variety of local food joints and the donkey sanctuary. We would definitely go back if we are looking at spending time in Lamu again. And I almost forgot to mention, the breeze at night with the windows open was gorgeous. We stayed in one of the King suites.JasminKenya
- From £28.97 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 118 reviewsI warmly recommend Samaki house to other guests. The house it's nearby the seafront, the decoration is very lovely and traditional. It is almost like a private house because of its few rooms but with the best service: Moses that takes care of the guests is a friendly and likeable person, the breakfast is very nice and the sheets are changed very often. One of the accommodations I enjoyed the most in Kenya.Solveig PedroniFrance
- 8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 12 reviewsVery beautiful and spacious apartment. There is a nice roof top with an amazing view. It is well located in Shela. The price was very cheap, maybe because of the low season or because it’s still new and some things are missing… They answer fast when you write and the manager was easy to reach in case of anything.MarilineCanada
- From £50.89 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 116 reviewsBeyt Salam is a great house. It was a nice change from staying in Shela as we were right in Lamu. We liked the decoration, the amazing staff (got us a huge jug of water for our room, made us great breakfast, helped us organise a tour of the old town), and the beautiful rooftop. We definitely recommend this place!
MeronFrance - From £50.89 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 116 reviewsThe hotel was very clean and all the amenities were just as described The room was very spacious, the air condition and fan made it very comfortable. Jivanji was very hospitable and all the staff were very polite. Breakfast was served on the terrace overlooking the ocean. A good variety of Swahili goodies.MasumaCanada
- 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 25 reviewsGorgeous, peaceful location on the beach with romantic desert-island castaway vibe, and only a short boat ride away from Shela and Lamu town if you fancy a little more action or some shopping etc. Love the huts of natural materials and views of the trees from the bathrooms! Helpful staff and lovely food.SarahKenya
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 134 reviewsI loved everything about Jambo House. The breakfast was lovely. The host Arnold was, exceptional. He made sure my stay was hitch free. He recommended lovely restaurants and tour guides. I needed little help to move around Lamu. I will definitely tell my friends about Jambo House.DianaNigeria
- From £93.95 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 270 reviewsAbsolutely amazing place. Lots of nice pockets to sit and relax, the rooms and the whole hotel are beautiful, and Amani, who runs it, is lovely and incredibly helpful -- we were met at the airport even though we forgot to share our flight time! Could not recommend more.LucyUnited Kingdom
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 134 reviewsThat's the place to stay when in Lamu. It's located central in the town so you have boats, restaurants and museums within a convenient walking distance. Arnold will give all the information you could need for you stay. He can organize good tours as well.JanGermany
- From £93.95 per night9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 270 reviewsWe loved staying at Jua House which is in a very good location in Shela. Breakfast was served on the very nice rooftop terrace and was delicious. The staff is very professional and organised. Airport pick up and drop-off was smooth.MeronFrance
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 67 reviewsVery nice hotel right by the water and the boats in lovely Shela on Lamu. Good atmosphere. Nice restaurant with good food selection. Very happy about the service as well. Would really recommend this place!FrederikBelgium
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 242 reviewsBanana house is the perfect place to stay in Shela. It is a short distance from Peponi and a short boat ride or longer walk to Lamu itself. The hotel is well maintained and the service is great!Jonathan KarpUnited States
- From £93.95 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 36 reviewsThe staff and manager of the house so helpful. Lots of advice and recommendations where to eat. Also easy to find in the maze of Lamu, close to the jetty but far enough for a peaceful stayJoUnited Kingdom
- From £39.93 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 38 reviewsBeautiful house in the heart of Lamu. The housekeeper was lovely and helped us with all our requests. Plenty of space to relax outside of the room as well.JurekPoland
- From £84.56 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 256 reviewsNice hotel in calm neighbourhood only a few minutes walk from the jetty. Cool pool, helpful staff, tasty breakfast and good value for money.
Anfield RdSweden - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 205 reviewsKennedy and John were fantastic. So welcoming and helpful. Best customer service I’ve experienced in Kenya.PhilipMalawi
- From £26.71 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 107 reviewsThe staff at the hotel, especially Ahmed, was friendly and kind.
LeeUnited States - 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 34 reviewsBeing located in Shela is much better than in Lamu.
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