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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Hotel in Lamu

Facing the beachfront, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodations in Lamu and features a fitness center, garden and private beach area.

V
Victoria
From
United States
Amazing probably, just stunning and the staff were incredible. Would love to go back. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
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$119.49
1 night, 2 adults
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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, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant....

S
Serah
From
Kenya
This 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, 128 reviews
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$135.81
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Lizz
From
Kenya
The environment is very quiet and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Price from
$38.91
1 night, 2 adults
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Royal House Shela

Hotel in Lamu

Located within a 3-minute walk of Shela Beach and 200 yards of Mnarani House, Royal House Shela has rooms in Lamu. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

e
eric
From
Kenya
One of the best places I have stayed in lamu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
Price from
$67.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

K
Kagema
From
Kenya
The very friendly staff and beautiful room with cool breeze veranda
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$62.84
1 night, 2 adults
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JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu

JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

E
Evanson
From
Kenya
Very good. I found it healthy and satisfying.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
$21.19
1 night, 2 adults
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The Majlis Resort

Lamu

•The Majlis Resort is located in Lamu on Manda Island, overlooking the scenic Ras Kitau Bay.

R
Roseanne
From
United States
Everything!!!! Stunning environment, very quiet and peaceful. They have the best spa and amenities. The sweetest and nicest staff ever, they really made our stay worthwhile
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
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$336.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Subira House

Lamu

This 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.

A
Alexander
From
Germany
Gorgeous house with amazing swahili flair, lovely hosts. Seems like they contribute to the Lamu community in a big way, they are well known and loved with everyone I spoke to. Hotel staff will help you organize any outing you‘d like, I can recommend Dhow trips, but they also help with other activities (plus reasonable pricing recommendations). Eco friendly facilities and the breakfast is amazing with ingredients sourced almost exclusively from their own Lamu farm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Price from
$38.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Gaba Gaba House

Lamu

Gaba Gaba House in Lamu provides adults-only accommodations with a rooftop pool and a shared lounge. This guest house is a 6-minute walk from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House.

a
allegra
From
Canada
A fantastic 3 nights at Gaba Gaba house with Tommy and Abdalla. A beautifully decorated, impeccably kept house. Tommy is an excellent chef — his meals were sublime - and Abdalla organized everything perfectly. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$127.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Shela Bliss

Lamu

Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near Manda Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

R
Ratana
From
Thailand
It was a great stay. Immanuel was incredible, helping us with directions, turn down service, recommendations and breakfast. The home itself is beautiful with great amenities and especially views of the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
Price from
$114.41
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant provides beachfront accommodations in Lamu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Amani Guest House, Utukuni Lamu Island is a recently renovated homestay in Lamu where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Mkunazini House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring inner courtyard views, Beytul Habaib in Lamu offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

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 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near 18th Century Swahili House Museum. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony.

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 6-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Gallery Baraka is a 4-minute walk away.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

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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Lola House

Hotel in Lamu
Central location

Just a 3-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Lola House features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden.

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 3-minute walk from Gallery Baraka. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is a 3-minute walk away.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Lamu and with Lamu Fort reachable within a 3-minute walk, Zahir House Lamu Shella has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.5
Bad - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque. This guest house features accommodations with a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Just a 3-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden. On-site staff can arrange airport transfers.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is a few steps away.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Museum and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Jamala Guesthouse features accommodations in Lamu with a garden. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Just a 1-minute walk from Lamu Museum and 200 yards from Lamu Fort, Magram House features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden. Rooms include a terrace with garden views.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

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.

Samaki House

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews

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.

Located in Lamu, Lamu Creek Hotel has 4-star accommodations with private balconies.

Kilele-Retreat Suite is located in Shela, just a 8-minute walk from Shela Beach and 300 yards from Mnarani House. Towels and bed linen are provided in the bed and breakfast.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

La Joya Lamu offers accommodations in Shela, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Jannataan Hotel provides beachfront accommodations in Lamu. This 2-star bed and breakfast offers a private beach area and a 24-hour front desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

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.

Lamu Treasures Shela Kenya is a recently renovated apartment in Shela near Shela Beach. The apartment, housed in a building dating back to 2020, is a few steps from Mnarani House.

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What Guests Said About Lamu:

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

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 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

How everything has been preserved .

How everything has been preserved . Loveeed my stay in Shela …. Sadly they hardly eat pepper there so if you like heat like Africans . Bring yours . Abu gives the best tour guild as well as Kasime . Kasime gives the best sunset boat sailing . You can ask for both of them at the Lamu house
Guest review bylilian
Nigeria
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Lamu is a bohemian hipster paradise, with a culture that’s...

Lamu is a bohemian hipster paradise, with a culture that’s 100 driven by locals. It’s a perfect slice of heaven on earth. Lamu town is great for history of the island and its people, Shela has a lot more shopping and food options. Shela beach was my favourite for swimming, super clean and no crowds at all for miles. Sunset and Majlis resort was top!
Guest review byAlex
Ireland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Fascinating town - loved strolling the streets observing the...

Fascinating town - loved strolling the streets observing the daily activities of local life. Good local restaurants and nice fresh food market. Some gem locations for nice coffee and local crafts if you hunt around. Further afield the Flip Flop Project was interesting and of course dhow sailing sunset cruise with Cpt Moroko is a must.
Guest review byCandace
Australia

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Shela Bliss

Lamu
From $150 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
A very nice place in a quiet location in Shela with a short walk to waterfront, restaurants and the most perfect sandy beach you can imagine. The rooms are tastefully decorated and theres a fridge for keeping drinks cool. A wonderful roof terrace with shade during the day and a lovely breeze on warm evenings and nights. The owner Abdo is very kind and serviceminded and can help organising anything you want at reasonable prices. We went for a wonderful sunset dhow cruise. We will definitely come back.
Guest review byCarsten
Kenya

Subira House

Lamu
From $55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Gorgeous property, incredibly welcoming staff, perfect location to see Lamu town. Delicious food. We felt like we were the guests at an ambassador's residence.Truly wonderful and very special hotel - one of a kind - for those wanting to see Lamu town, rather than the beach side (which is still visitable from here).
Guest review byJadefox
United Kingdom

Sai Shanti House

Lamu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Great location, easy to get local Swahili cuisine / health food stores and to walk to the hotels or beach or sand dunes. Good amount of space for kids to run around inside and friendly neighbours. Great communication with Chris and his team. We would definitely stay again if we are in Shela.
Guest review bymarie
United Kingdom

Mangrove House

Lamu
From $161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
We loved the privacy and the beach , town and restaurant distance, staff hospitality and all the private beach space , facilities are cleaned daily with morning breakfast call on time of your preference
Guest review byRenuka
United Kingdom

Shella White House

Lamu
From $45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
The location is perfect to enjoy shela and lamu and the hotel is very clean Tom, the charger, is fantastic and the breakfast is very complete and yummy!!
Guest review byMónica
Spain

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