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. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Mnarani House is 300 metres from Shela Bahari.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom :
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.0
High score for Shela
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    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.
  • Giovanni
    Italy Italy
    Great position to explore Shella and get a boat to Lamu! All the staff was extremely kind, and it was very easy to get everything organised.
  • Anthony
    South Africa South Africa
    Fantastic location. Great balcony. Very friendly and helpful staff

Hosted by Tawfiq

9.1
9.1
Host review score
Host review score

Tawfiq
The hotel is right by the water and therefore has a stunning view of the ocean. We are a locally owned establishment and we are community focused. We also have a restaurant downstairs with an excellent sea view where you can have delicious local cuisine and sea-food.
The hotel is located right nest to the jetty and is a walking distance to all the interesting places in the village, such as the sand dunes, restaurantsm an isolated beach etc,
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Shela Bahari

    No additional info available

Facilities of Shela Bahari

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Swahili

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Shela Bahari takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Shela Bahari accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Shela Bahari

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Shela Bahari. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Shela Bahari is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Shela Bahari may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Shela Bahari is 200 yards from the centre of Shela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Shela Bahari is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Shela Bahari include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite

  • Shela Bahari offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Shela Bahari has 1 restaurant:

    • Shela Bahari