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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 located a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
Brendan
Slovakia
Great staff, beautiful space, excellent service
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
107 reviews
Price from£24.04per night
Royal House Shela
Hotel in Lamu
Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.
PHILIS NYAKIO
Kenya
Value for money
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
43 reviews
Price from£62.63per night
LAMU HOUSE
Hotel in Lamu
Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Maureen
Canada
The hotel was great, hanging out by the pool was wonderful. Reminded me of the Road hotels in Morocco with the pool in the centre open with plants around.
The meals were all very tasty and portion sizes just right. The view from our balcony was informative and immersive to watch. Our room was kept spotless and netting around bed much appreciated, that being said we had only one mosquito bite between the two of us. Many people came by on the tour to take photos of the pool, I think the hotel was part of the tour of Old Town.
Shout out to Esther at the front desk, always friendly and took care of any needs we had.
Wifi was excellent.
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.
Kevin
United States of America
The staff was very attentive and helpful.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
256 reviews
Price from£63.42per night
Jua House
Lamu
Jua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.
Barbara
United States of America
Staff , cleanliness, breakfast, decor and bathroom
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
270 reviews
Price from£93.95per night
Beytsalam
Lamu
Set 984 feet from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodations with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.
Fathima
Canada
cute and comfortable on the water. hotel manager is wonderful and ensures you have a good stay!
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
116 reviews
Price from£37.58per night
Shella White House
Lamu
Located just 33 feet from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
Noora
Finland
The hotel is in a good location, the staff is very nice and friendly.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
185 reviews
Price from£28.54per night
Wildebeeste Lamu
Lamu
Just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a terrace.
Docktor
Kenya
This place never disappoints. This was my second time staying here and it still exceeded my expectations.
The flat I stayed in was spacious and thoughtfully designed with some artful collections of antique Swahili style furniture. There was access to a private fully equipped kitchenette with an adjacent outdoor dining/ lounging area. The room was airy and well ventilated and also had a very spacious bathroom that had great shower pressure!
Joshua is an exceptional host, responsive, warm and welcoming and very attentive. He has even made provisions for Solar lights in case of power outages which were infrequent during my stay and only lasted a few minutes at a time.
The Wilderbeeste provides all the comforts and necessities of a home away from home yet its quirky and historical design provides a sense of adventure and novelty needed for a retreat!
Can't wait to return for a longer stay!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
127 reviews
Price from£15.66per night
Makubwa House
Lamu
With an indoor pool and a terrace, Makubwa House is a historic vacation home that features accommodations with free Wifi. With sea views, this accommodation provides a balcony.
Jo
United Kingdom
The 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 stay
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
36 reviews
Price from£93.95per night
Umma House
Lamu
Umma House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This villa features accommodations with a terrace.
Gary
United States of America
Conveniently located, but need a guide to find the house for the first time. Beautiful architecture with plenty of room to stretch out. Easy access to Lamu old town and Lamu House Hotel restaurant. Not a lot of other good restaurant choices nearby.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
12 reviews
Price from£82.21per 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 of America - 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 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 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 of America
- From £93.95 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 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 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 of America - 8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 34 reviewsBeing located in Shela is much better than in Lamu.
MarkusAustria
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