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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 fromISK 4,216per 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 fromISK 10,987per 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 fromISK 24,720per 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.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
257 reviews
Price fromISK 11,124per 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.
M
United Kingdom
Clean, friendly, attractive accommodation. Beautiful breakfast on stunning terrace. Very helpful staff. Would highly recommend.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
268 reviews
Price fromISK 16,480per 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
186 reviews
Price fromISK 5,006per 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.
Cristo
Estonia
Nice authentic design choices, clean, just off the Main Street.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
115 reviews
Price fromISK 6,592per 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 fromISK 2,747per 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 fromISK 6,867per 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 fromISK 16,480per 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 ISK 11,124 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 257 reviewsGreat location very close to the seafront, super friendly personel, breakfast was simple and good,the roof top has great view which the breakfast lounge is located and our day every morning was starting with lot of energy from the dunes and Manda beach. We loved Florence (a young local lady) which was working at the hotel ,super vivid ,super helpful with the greatest happy smile on the face everyday which made our stay at the hotel most pleasant!!! The swimming pool also, saved our lives....many hot evenings! 😉KirillosGreece
- From ISK 24,720 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 22 reviewsA remarkable property, full of history and character, and stylishly decorated. Our quiet room and private terrace at the back of the hotel overlooked charming rooftops, with dhows on the sea in the distance. The multiple pools, each set in its own secluded courtyard, are perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the island or the historic Old Town, and the waterside restaurant is totally delightful. Best of all, the team are so warm, welcoming and genuine - they really embody the spirit of Lamu and Kenya.ColinSouth Africa
- From ISK 21,287 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 243 reviewsIt 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.
MaryAustralia - From ISK 8,240 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 115 reviewsThe staff was really friendly and organised a boat taxi from airport in advance. Despite of a technical overbooking they found a good solution for all travellers. Instead of the booked room we got an Apartment next door. The Location ist perfect to walk around Lamu Town and visit the fort and Museum and the small shops in the second row roads. The breakfast was good. You could choose between Continental or Suaheli breakfast. We had both.
KatjaGermany - From ISK 5,081 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
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 34 reviewsWonderful 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.DF17Netherlands
- 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
- 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
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 204 reviewsNice and helpful staff, good breakfast. Located in the heart of the action in Lamu town right next to the fort. We were the only customers so literally had the house for us which was great Bathroom is private external nice Swahili architectural features throughout.EdouardUnited States
- From ISK 6,180 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 71 reviewsBeautiful old house amid the old town. Spacious rooms with open air seating at the entry of each. Fantastic roof top area wiling perfect views. Great breakfasts and wonderful staff. Mary will make sure you experience the best of Lamu. Thank you Mary.
TimothyUnited States - From ISK 21,287 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 243 reviewsMy 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.
LuciaSpain - From ISK 2,747 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 127 reviewsThis 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.UrsulaPanama
- 9.1Scored 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
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 134 reviewsOne 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.TimNetherlands
- From ISK 46,721 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 67 reviewsLocation is great...to the left Shela beach...to the right you could walk to Old Town Lamu. Food was excellent and staff were really attentive! We loved the Chess board
CharlesKenya - From ISK 17,304 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 23 reviewsThe location is great to avoid crowds and just relax on the beach. Shela and Peponi Restaurant are just across the water so very easy to reach.MagdalenaNetherlands
- From ISK 8,240 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 115 reviewsExcellent location, right on the boardwalk. One of very few with air conditioning on Lamu Very resourceful and accomodating ownerGoldinerIsrael
- From ISK 6,470 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 107 reviewsThe staff at the hotel, especially Ahmed, was friendly and kind.LeeUnited States
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 134 reviewsThe location is perfect for exploring Lamu.
ValNetherlands - From ISK 11,124 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 257 reviewsClose to shela beach
SudhaKenya
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