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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.

Authentic multi storey house in the heart of lamu town
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
108 reviews
Price from€ 28.39per 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.

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€ 73.99per 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.

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
23 reviews
Price from€ 166.48per 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.

We absolutely loved our 3 nights at Msafini, I would highly recommend it and would definitely go back. The building is beautiful, the staff were so friendly and helpful, and the swimming pool was gorgeous. The location was perfect for exploring Shela and only a few minutes walk from the jetty and maybe 10-15 mins to the beach (it's quickest at low tide when you can just walk along the coast path). We had the King suite on the top floor which was fantastic with a huge private balcony/terrace with lots of comfortable seating and even a dining table and a fridge. The stand out feature though was the gorgeous view across Shela to the sea - a very calm spot to sit and relax. I highly recommend booking the suite if you can! The beds were comfortable too, and while it was hot at night, the fans helped a bit and the mosquito nets kept the insects out. Oh and the breakfast was great - fresh fruit, incredible smoothies, and various combinations of eggs/toast/pancakes. You have to try to Swahili breakfast (coconut lentils, samosas, swahili doughnuts and various other bits) at least once!
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
257 reviews
Price from€ 74.92per night
Jua House, hotel in Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area.

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€ 110.99per night
Shella White House, hotel in 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
184 reviews
Price from€ 33.71per night
Beytsalam, hotel in 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.

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
114 reviews
Price from€ 44.40per night
Wildebeeste Lamu, hotel in 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.

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€ 18.50per night
Jannataan Hotel, hotel in 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.

Very good u choose from two either Swahili breakfast or English
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
37 reviews
Price from€ 46.24per night
Makubwa House, hotel in Lamu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.

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€ 110.99per night
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What guests said about Lamu:

  • 10
    Scored 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 friendly
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Meron
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Daen
    Canada
  • 4.0
    Scored 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 Linda
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Evelin
    El Salvador
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Mutsumi
    Kenya

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Lamu

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    The highlight of our stat in Jambo House is Arnold, its owner. He is doing a great job, responds quickly, provides airport pickup, shares a map with all the useful tips and nice places to eat and is at your service if you need to book any kind of trip around Lamu. Furthermore, the breakfast here are lovely and for a bargain price, so definitely don't miss out on them ! In the room, we had all we needed, and it was very quiet, so we slept very well! We will be back!
    Ladislav
    Slovakia
  • From € 46.24 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 37 reviews
    Great cheaper option in Shela, perfect location just a few minutes walk to the beach. The room was clean and had a fan for the heat, and there is a nice pool. Staff were helpful and friendly, the continental breakfast was okay, they offered a Swahili option for the second day but I unfortunately had to leave early before trying but I would recommend asking for that if you're interested. Overall I think it was a great option for the price, and I would stay again :)
    A
    Alice
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 242 reviews
    It was a fabulous location just a couple of minutes from the sea, beach and great restaurants. The staff were really nice and it was a great place to relax for a holiday. And when I arrived, the bed had flower petals on it and towel sculptures, which was a nice touch. The breakfast was great but sadly I didn't get to try other meals as you had to order about an hour in advance and the kitchen was closed at another time when I wanted to eat.
    Mary
    Australia
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 34 reviews
    Wonderful stay in a heritage building in the heart of Shela, with local live going on around the accommodation. Phone and they will pick you up at the pier, as the place is quite hard to find ( I kept getting lost). Wonderful common areas to hang out, lovely breakfast in the mornings. The host was very helpful in arranging a doctor to come round when I needed (minor) medical care. Woud stay again.
    DF17
    Netherlands
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 54 reviews
    Beautiful premises, good location, very clean and safe. Exceptional shower (really). Breakfast met expectations. Keep in mind it's a guesthouse not a hotel, so common areas/amenities are limited (but there are comfortable couches and a hammock). They do provide good tourist information.
    Diego
    United States
  • From € 73.99 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 43 reviews
    Location was ok. Close to the main area of Shela and there is a nice view from the resting area. Breakfast was ok also, not buffete and sometimes there were missing things (like toasts) but is ok if u talk with them. Overall I think is good for the price and the type of hotel.
    Pablo
    Turkey
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews
    The apartment was lovely, super clean, very well decorated and well equipped. The location is ideal, with a great view over Shela and the sea (especially from the rooftop). The hosts are also very kind, responsive and accomodating :) Definitely recommend!
    Bensaid
    Kenya
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    That'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.
    Jan
    Germany
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 67 reviews
    Very 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!
    Frederik
    Belgium
  • From € 73.99 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 19 reviews
    The service by the staff was excellent. The location of my room was facing the ocean. The room had air conditioner and was very clean. Breakfast was superb considering Lamu is an island.
    Elijah M.
    Kenya
  • From € 18.50 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 127 reviews
    I had a very nice stay. It is an old, interesting house with so much character. Very comfortable and Kahindi was very helpful to me. Perfect location in the old part of Lamu.
    Richard
    United States
  • From € 46.24 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12 reviews
    The location was right in the heart of Lamu, but that meant it was very noisy. So, great for being close to things, but not great due to the noise.
    Pat
    United States
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 257 reviews
    Nice hotel in calm neighbourhood only a few minutes walk from the jetty. Cool pool, helpful staff, tasty breakfast and good value for money.
    Anfield Rd
    Sweden
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 257 reviews
    The staff are so friendly and helpful; they really were the highlight. Shela is small and a short walk takes you wherever you need to go.
    Kate Olmesdahl
    South Africa
  • From € 50.87 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 71 reviews
    The staffs Alex and karisa be very friendly staff and hotel very clean and maintained 5 mins walk from main town center thumbs up 👍
    YDA61
    Kenya
  • From € 60.12 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 114 reviews
    Excellent location, right on the boardwalk. One of very few with air conditioning on Lamu Very resourceful and accomodating owner
    Goldiner
    Israel
  • From € 18.50 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 127 reviews
    Very friendly staff. be well-preserved and clean. It was the best accommodation in Kenya. Thank you so much!!!
    seongwook
    South Korea
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 242 reviews
    The staff are wonderful and the hotel provides a complimentary boat + porter both arriving AND leaving !
    Chris B
    United Kingdom
  • From € 110.99 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 270 reviews
    Clean, modern, breezy rooms, small boutique hotel, good breakfast, friendly staff
    Wendy
    United States
  • From € 110.99 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 270 reviews
    Wonderful stay at Jua House, would recommend to anyone staying in Shela.
    Savannah
    United Kingdom