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Pwani House - Lamu Seafront
Lamu (1.2 mi from Lamu Airport)
Pwani House - Lamu Seafront enjoys a location in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.
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Thomas Rabach
From
KenyaThe hotel is in a perfect location in the old town. Ibrahim the guy caring for the property is a perfect host. He is always available and ready to help with organizing tours, boat rides and will always try to get the best prices for his guests. . He has flexible breakfast time that suits every guest. The Swahili breakfast was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Price from
$41.19
1 night, 2 adults
LAMU HOUSE
Hotel in Lamu (1.2 mi from Lamu Airport)
Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant....
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Serah
From
KenyaThis was my first time in Lamu and i loved this hotel, it was in the middle of lamu town and very convinient to walk about and see the town, it was also right at the sea front and close to the jetty so we were able to easily catch boats to the other islands. This place is very beautiful, the antique decor was breath taking and intentional. I would highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
$135.81
1 night, 2 adults
Beytsalaam Apartments
Lamu (1.2 mi from Lamu Airport)
Beytsalaam Apartments offers accommodations in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance.
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NAOMI
From
KenyaI loved everything. Prime location just next to the waterfront, friendly staff, secured places, spacious apartment. The manager Jivanjee is very flexible and he went above and beyond to assist, including showing us around the town and where to buy stuff. He ensured we had everything we needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
Price from
$55.08
1 night, 2 adults
Samaki House
Lamu (1.2 mi from Lamu Airport)
Providing 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.
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Rita
From
KenyaMoses was so kind and helpful. I loved the breakfast and our room!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
$31.36
1 night, 2 adults
Swahili Dreams Apartments
Lamu (1.3 mi from Lamu Airport)
Swahili Dreams Apartments enjoys a location in Lamu, a 8-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque.
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Aisha
From
RwandaThe best stay ever!!! I couldn't believe that the place is exactly as in photos. In person it's even better.
The staff as well are welcoming, very helpful with tours and they keep the place clean.
I enjoyed the pool a lot!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
$66.10
1 night, 2 adults
Andavelo House
Lamu (1.3 mi from Lamu Airport)
With 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable in a few steps, Andavelo House provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Price from
$87.71
1 night, 2 adults
Makubwa House
Lamu (1.3 mi from Lamu Airport)
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
$61.02
1 night, 2 adults
Ajooba
Lamu (1.3 mi from Lamu Airport)
Ajooba features rooms in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. With city views, this accommodation provides a terrace. At the guest house, all units have a wardrobe.
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Pepe
From
KenyaNeed great TLC. It's a good place but not really to the standard
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Fair - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$16.95
1 night, 2 adults
Baytulkher
Lamu (1.3 mi from Lamu Airport)
Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near 18th Century Swahili House Museum. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony.
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Abraham
From
United StatesIf you want an authentic experience in Lamu, stay here. Host Malik is excellent and responsive and very caring. He arranged all of our excursions with reliable informative guides and boats.
We were prepared for mosquitoes but we really didn't have much issue with mosquitoes.
Very affordable.
The markets and shops in from the beach front are wonderful and Malik was perfectly willing to take us around which made us feel much more comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
$55.08
1 night, 2 adults
Amu House
Lamu (1.4 mi from Lamu Airport)
Just a 4-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Amu House features accommodations in Lamu, with a shared lounge.
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Louise
From
United KingdomBeautiful property. Very good location with amazing views from the rooftop.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
$51.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels near Lamu Airport (LAU) with airport shuttle service
Lamu Creek Hotel
Hotel in Lamu (1.1 mi from Lamu Airport)
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LAMU HOUSE
Hotel in Lamu (1.2 mi from Lamu Airport)
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Hotel in Lamu (1.3 mi from Lamu Airport)
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Hotel in Lamu (1.5 mi from Lamu Airport)
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Msafini Hotel
Hotel in Lamu (2.8 mi from Lamu Airport)
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
If you've never been to Lamu bear in mind that it is an...
If you've never been to Lamu bear in mind that it is an island, relatively far from Kenya's main infrastructure. The good news is that there is a lovely airport and most of the hotels and houses will arrange passage on a boat from the airport, which sits on an island opposite. If you're a sensitive creature or an American unused to places that are not suburbs then Lamu may be a bit much for you. You walk everywhere, unless you take a boat. The island brims with history, being one of the centers of Swahili culture, with close ties to Oman and India. You can disregard the usual standard hysterical State Department warnings about Lamu. If something bad happens there, it could happen anywhere in Kenya, and Kenya is much safer than most State bulletins make out. Walk the Old Town. Chat with people. Don't get annoyed by the people trying to offer tours and such. Say no politely and they melt away. If they try again say, hapana (NO in Swahili), and smile. Eat the meat samosas, fish and lobster. Those are the mainstays of local food. Lamu House, where we stayed, had very nice breakfasts with surprisingly good coffee! I'd go for a week or two for your first time. Do keep in mind that there are two Lamus-- the UNESCO World Heritage town and the resorts on various islands. I don't know anything about the resorts except Peponi Hotel. It's at the far end of the island, about a 10-15 minute boat ride from the Old Town. Go to the main restaurant by boat one evening. Enjoy the glorious sight of the island slipping by and the vast Indian Ocean sky overhead. Order the most fabulous chicken biriyani you will EVER eat. It's also a very attractive hotel.
Guest review byColin
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Shela is more relaxing and friendly than Lamu.
Shela is more relaxing and friendly than Lamu. It is a wonderful base to use to explore the wider area, reasonable walking or boating to Lamu and simple to organise trips to Manda. Plenty of eating options, from budget snacks and drinks to top end and walking and getting lost in Shela is such fun, not to be missed!
Guest review byRichard
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
The people are so calm and kind
The people are so calm and kind
Swahili food is so good 😊 i loved majlis resort.had food at mangrove and sailors restaurant.you can do a sunset dhow,sail to manda island,sail to kipunguti beach do snorekeling
Guest review byIMOLI
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very nice town, with a rich culture.
Very nice town, with a rich culture. We were there for four days and three nights, which was enough for us. The first stay we visited Lamu and walked around and visited the museums, as well as toured the alleys.
The second day we did a dhow trip over to the other island and then did the sunset cruise.
The following day we wandered through the alleys of Shela and visited the beach.
I would go back to visit the reefs and go snorkeling, as they are supposed to be pristine.
I thought that Peponi has a fantastic restaurant and matched quality with price. Bahari restaurant was nice for breakfast, but didn't eat their for lunch or dinner. I ate at a couple other hotels for dinner. While their prices matched Peponi's the quality of their food did not. Perhaps for variety, it would be worth visiting the other hotels for meals, but if you are looking for a special meal, I would stick to Peponi's.
Guest review byEvan
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Lamu is a very unique place, but not a great place for solo...
Lamu is a very unique place, but not a great place for solo women travellers - you will get a looot of unwanted attention and your personal space will be invaded constantly unless you are walking with a tour guide/ local. Most tourists seems to also spend very little time in Lamu town, but rather hang out in Shela or Manda
Guest review bycristina
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in...
Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in Lamu. A simple request to shiban house to make it feel special, ended up being the best birthday surprise ever...Sada thank you, my heart is overwhelmed by how you managed to surprise me 😊. Joseph took excellent care of us and was ready to help us around. I must say, I feel fulfilled even as I have turned a year younger 😂😊😂. Thank you mapenzi too for the awesome breakfast we got every day.
Shela is the best place to be in lamu. You can access lamu town easily and learn so much about the history of it, ask for the best knowledgeable guy there called 'sunshine' locally. Its near peponi hostel and majlis resort.
Make a point of doing the sunset cruise 😊 . Definately 10/10.
Guest review byMiriam
