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JamboHouse Lamu
Lamu
Every unit is equipped with a private bathroom and a shower, and some units at the bed and breakfast have a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Sightseeing tours are available around the property.
United Arab Emirates
Arnold is very helpful about places to eat and things to do. The available tea and coffee all day☺️ Proximity to the old town. Clean Price friendly on the pocket
Jua House
Lamu
At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.
Canada
The staff, food and overall ambience made our visit one of the nicest stays we’ve had in a long time. Immaculate facilities. The place is just so tastefully decorated and well thought out. Morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the harbour…. The village of Shela is lovely. No cars. Clean beaches.
Subira House
Lamu
This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km from the white sandy beach.
The bright rooms at Subira House have either a patio or a balcony and some have sea views and free Wi-Fi. Every room has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area.
Kenya
The staff are always very helpful in case of anything. The room was clean, the entire hotel was clean and you can walk around barefoot.
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.
Fitted with a balcony, the units feature a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
The bed and breakfast offers a à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast.
Canada
The 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.
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.
Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge.
Panama
This 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.
Banana House and Wellness Centre
Lamu
All rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at Banana House and Wellness Centre also boast a terrace.
United States of America
The staff was INCREDIBLE. I felt like every single person was going out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed. They were able to arrange a PCR test, change money, accomodate meals and arrange activities. The yoga classes were wonderful and appropriate for the heat, the food was excellent. I could go on and on about how amazing my stay was.
Pwani House - Lamu Seafront
Lamu
Units are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, while some units at the guest house also boast a seating area. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.
United States of America
Great location on the waterfront in the old city, beautiful rooms, lovely rooftop patio.
Mangrove House
Lamu
Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is available and Gallery Baraka is 3.5 km away.
Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a solar powered hot shower. All guest rooms have a desk.
Spain
Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of Shela and Peponi hotel, just a short boat trip away. Would absolutely go back, and recommend it to everyone going to Lamu!
Jamala Guesthouse
Lamu
Featuring a garden, Jamala Guesthouse is situated in Lamu in the Coast region, 43 metres from Lamu fort. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Jetty (Lamu) and Water well. Some units at the property have a balcony with a garden view.
A continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area.
Mkunguni Square is 100 metres from the bed and breakfast.
Kenya
Nice gem right at the heart of town. Great architectural detail across the property. If you have some work or just want to relax at the property, the common areas are excellent with good wifi across the entire space.
Amu House
Lamu
The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. The guest house provides certain units that include garden views, and all units include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels.
Switzerland
AMU house is a beautiful old and carefully restaured historical house. And the terrace on the roof top is perfect for relaxing and reading. The right place when you prefer the authentic life of Lamu to the touristy places of Shela. Thank you, Mary and Hussein for your hospitality, for your time, for organizing a stunning sailing trip, and for our unforgettable walk on Manda Island.
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Jua House
LamuBreakfast options9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 259 reviewsJua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.
The staff are absolutely amazing. The house is so aesthetically pleasing and clean.
Beytsalam
LamuBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 115 reviewsSet 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.
location was perfect..everything seemed within reach.
Banana House and Wellness Centre
LamuBreakfast options8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 243 reviewsFeaturing an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi from Lamu Fort.
Loved the Swahili dinner - what a great initiative
Pwani House - Lamu Seafront
LamuBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 17 reviewsPwani House - Lamu Seafront enjoys a location in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. This guest house offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.
Amazing location. Great views. Staff and owners are very helpful.
Mangrove House
LamuBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 24 reviewsFacing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden.
Proximity to the beach, general environment is calming.
Jamala Guesthouse
LamuBreakfast options8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 52 reviewsFeaturing a garden, Jamala Guest house is located in Lamu in the Coast region, 141 feet from Lamu fort. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Jetty (Lamu) and Water well.
- superfriendly staff - clean rooms - lovely breakfast
Samaki House
LamuBreakfast options7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 118 reviewsProviding garden views, a garden, and free Wifi, Samaki House is located in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Lamu Museum.
Caretaker Moses and owner Brian were very nice, thank you!
Subira Guest House
LamuBreakfast optionsSubira Guest House is located in Lamu, just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.
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Amu House
LamuBudget options available8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 68 reviewsProviding a garden, a terrace, and free Wifi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house a 1-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 200 yards from Lamu Museum. This guest house provides a shared lounge.
Beautiful old building with lovely places to relax.
Ras Kitao Holiday Villa
LamuBudget options available7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 3 reviewsFeaturing garden views, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa in Lamu provides accommodations, a terrace, and a shared lounge. With pool views, this accommodation offers a balcony.
JamboHouse Lamu
LamuBudget options available9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 134 reviewsJamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 700 yards from Riyadha Mosque.
The place is amazing and the owner is helping you on a 360° basis. I will come back.
Subira House
LamuBudget options available9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 203 reviewsThis historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 984 feet from the seafront and 1.9 mi from the white sandy beach.
The hospitality of the stafff and how lovely the property is set up!
Wildebeeste Lamu
LamuBudget options available8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 128 reviewsJust 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.
Great people and very central in a great traditional way.
Kijani Hotel
LamuBudget options available8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 68 reviewsFeaturing a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.
the staff are amazing at reception and dining room
Shella White House
LamuBudget options available7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 186 reviewsLocated just 33 feet from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
Excellent breakfast, extremely friendly and helpful manager
Amma's House
LamuBudget options available8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 3 reviewsAmma's House features accommodations in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. Rooms include a private bathroom with a bath, while selected rooms also boast sea views.
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Jannataan Hotel
LamuCentral location7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 38 reviewsJust a 4-minute walk from Manda Beach and 500 yards from Shela Beach, Jannataan Hotel features accommodations in Lamu, with an indoor pool, a garden, and a terrace.
Great place, staff, pool and rooftop scene at a good price
Roof Top Private House
LamuCentral locationRoof Top Private House is located in Lamu, just a 5-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 300 yards from Riyadha Mosque. With sea views, this accommodation offers a balcony.
Paradise House
LamuCentral locationParadise House offers rooms in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. This guest house features accommodations with a balcony.
Yaye House
LamuCentral locationYaye House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 10-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is a few steps away.
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- Avg. price/night: £121.538.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 243 reviewsBeautiful big room with lovely views from the terrace. Great location, quiet and walkable to the beach, restaurants etc, with a really nice spa right across from the centre. Staff very helpful and supportive with arranging tours and trips.
KarenYoung couple - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 11 reviewsThe place was clean. The staff were so good especially Peter the house keeper and Abu who was our chef. Its private so you get to enjoy your space. Spacious rooms and clean beddings. Also Tarik is such a good host he gave us contacts of people who would be able to offer us assistance incase we needed any and hence our stay was seamless and very easy.lavinTravelers with friends
- Avg. price/night: £37.677.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 108 reviewsI was about to not book this place because of mixed reviews, but I am very glad I did. We stayed for a week, it really exceeded our expectations! Caroline and her staff were amazing, the place was always thoroughly cleaned in the morning, same with the pool, and the food was surprisingly cheap and really really good. Same with breakfast, which was also varied; many hotels lack that. Our special requests were no problem and they have many nice, private spaces to relax. I absolutely recommend this place.
MagnusGroup - Avg. price/night: £143.918.4Scored 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.
ColinYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £121.538.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 243 reviewsThe sitting areas were very nice, and the rooms nicely made too. Also the yoga studio was nice an quiet. Overall ambience very relaxing. The kitchen staff, the gentlemen doing the cleaning, luggage carriers, and the waiters were nice an efficient.
TomYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £40.788.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 36 reviewsThis is such an absolutely charming and very unique property. Beautiful authentic Swahili decor and architecture, incredible rooftop view of town and ocean, and a very kind, extremely helpful caretaker. It was nice to have access to a kitchen.Megsy27Young couple
- Avg. price/night: £95.949.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 259 reviews- excellent breakfast - gorgeous views from terrace - amazing staff - spacious rooms - mosquito nets & fans in the room - windows can be closedAdanaFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: £75.559.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 81 reviewsBeautiful boutique hotel with large spacious rooms done up in a gorgeous Swahili style and a massive common area, right in the heart of Lamu Old Town's narrow roads. Safari, Johnson and Abu are really great. Safari in particular went out of his way to help us make our stay amazing, such as finding us a dhow captain to organise a private dhow trip. I'd 100% recommend Andavelo House for your Lamu stay.
ReyaYoung couple - Avg. price/night: £35.987.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 186 reviewsGreat location. Proximity to the beach was great. Beautiful upper terrace for relaxation on the property. Quiet and peaceful.ChegeYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: £95.949.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 259 reviewsIt is a beautiful place to stay; charming, comfortable, clean, excellent breakfast and staff, not a lot more you require on your holiday ;). Would definitely recommend. Of course a swimming pool would be nice, but not so very practical in its location.Fiona765Family with young children
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