Shela Bahari

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Beachfront Location: Shela Bahari in Shela offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, air-conditioning, and a balcony or terrace. Additional amenities include a mini-bar, work desk, and free toiletries. Dining and Services: The on-site restaurant serves delicious meals, complemented by free WiFi. The property provides a paid shuttle service, lounge, and express check-in and check-out. Local Attractions: Manda Beach is just a few steps away, Shela Beach a 3-minute walk, and Mnarani House 984 feet nearby. Yoga classes are available for guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Bre
United States United States
“I loved how spacious the villa was. The rooms were nice and the common area was very warm and welcoming.”
Haley
United States United States
“Shela Bahari was absolutely beautiful! It was right on the water, super clean, and everyone that worked there was incredibly kind and accommodating.”
Vertti
Finland Finland
“Staff was so friendly, nice breakfast, overall nice atmosphere. Convenient location in Shela. AC worked, although dripped some water. Problem was fixed fast tho :)”
Ubah
Canada Canada
“It was well located and the fact that it was owned by locals made it extra special”
Churakova
United States United States
“Stuff is very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and a good variety Beach is nearby Easy to access city”
Dana
United States United States
“The pictures don’t do the property any justice. My room had the perfect view for the purple hues of the sunset. The food, room, location was perfect. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and he was very inviting. I felt like I was at a family...”
Chantal
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really well, located and a very short distance away from the bustle of Lamu, it was very close to the boats which take you all around the islands. It was close to really nice eateries.”
Robert
Botswana Botswana
“Location is great next to busy Masisi trading area and boat taxi rank, gets busy after 06:00 so if you want quite may not be your first choice but we found it good gets quite early evening. The Bahari coffee house below is very popular as they...”
Cheryl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room had amazing views, clean good air conditioning. Staff were delightful …. Such a fab location. We had sea view rooms ….. would defo stay there again ….”
Erica
Australia Australia
“Great location, clean , great coffee and wonderful owner and staff”

Managed by Tawfiq

Company review score: 9.6Based on 61 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The hotel is right by the water and therefore has a stunning view of the ocean. We are a locally owned establishment and we are community focused. We also have a restaurant downstairs with an excellent sea view where you can have delicious local cuisine and sea-food.

Neighborhood info

The hotel is located right nest to the jetty and is a walking distance to all the interesting places in the village, such as the sand dunes, restaurantsm an isolated beach etc,

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Shela Bahari

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Amenities of Shela Bahari

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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