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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
108 reviews
Price from$30.70per 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$80per 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$117per 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.
Suzana
United States of America
The staff and facilities were the best.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
259 reviews
Price from$81per 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
265 reviews
Price from$120per 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
115 reviews
Price from$48per 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
37 reviews
Price from$120per 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$105per night
Banana House and Wellness Centre
Lamu
Featuring 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.
Brett
South Africa
Staff were great, the breakfast was good.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
243 reviews
Price from$152per night
Kijani Hotel
Lamu
Featuring 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.
Deborah
United States of America
The location, the architecture, the food and mostly the fantastic staff!
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
68 reviews
Price from$218.50per 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 $81 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 259 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
- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 134 reviewsThe highlight of our stat in Jambo House is Arnold, its owner. He is doing a great job, responds quickly, provides airport pickup, shares a map with all the useful tips and nice places to eat and is at your service if you need to book any kind of trip around Lamu. Furthermore, the breakfast here are lovely and for a bargain price, so definitely don't miss out on them ! In the room, we had all we needed, and it was very quiet, so we slept very well! We will be back!LadislavSlovakia
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 204 reviewsEverything! In the heart of Lamu town, amazing home-made breakfast, great staff (not pushy, very approachable, we had some great conversations, tips and referrals) and very aware of the ecological impact on this small island (water from the well, recycling, eco-toilets with wood chips instead of water, local products, no unnecessary plastic, etc). We loved relaxing on the terraces... Large room and bed (we're quite tall) and everything is so beautiful.
IrisKenya - 8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 34 reviewsWonderful stay in a heritage building in the heart of Shela, with local live going on around the accommodation. Phone and they will pick you up at the pier, as the place is quite hard to find ( I kept getting lost). Wonderful common areas to hang out, lovely breakfast in the mornings. The host was very helpful in arranging a doctor to come round when I needed (minor) medical care. Woud stay again.DF17Netherlands
- From $120 per night9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 265 reviewsJua House is beautiful, airy and comfortable. The staff are very warm and hospitable and Amani, in particular, is an exceptional host. We enjoyed meeting and mingling with other guests at the communal breakfast table - that's a really nice social touch. We liked being situated in the heart of Shela, staying among the very friendly and accommodating local community.MoSandeKenya
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 204 reviewsI missed my morning flight on my day of travel to Lamu. The hotel manager was so handy in helping me book another flight the same day. He helped organize activities for me and guided me within the town. The hotel stuff were so friendly. I read the history of Subira House. It is a rustic "Omanish" house. I had a whole balcony for myself. I enjoyed my stay.
JudyKenya - From $94.50 per night9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 84 reviewsThe STAFF are exceptional. Rooms were spacious. Locals called it “the palace”. Everything was marble, high ceilings with fans. Pool was indoors… having breakfast (to order)each morning was great. The staff, Safari along with Johnson and Abu are exceptional and were the best part of Lamu for me. Helpful, respectful, kind, patient and knowledgeable!
StephenUnited States of America - From $120 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 37 reviewsThe house is in the heart of Lamu town, so very convenient to go anywhere, also close the the sea front, about 20min by boat to Shela. The rooftop room was amazing, where you can have the sea view at daytime and starry night. And there was an air-con equipped. Zion as the housekeeper were helpful and thoughtful
LunanChina - From $37 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 118 reviewsLovely accommodation in a heritage building just off the center of Lamu Town. Very close to and easy to find from the pier but phone and they will pick you up at the pier. The terraces and rooftops are wonderful. Staff and owner very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast in the mornings. Would stay again.DF17Netherlands
- From $47.11 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 108 reviewsStaff was wonderful. Extremely accommodating. They were able to meet us at the airport and the pier and lead us to the hotel. Which I recommend as the old town area of Lamu is a bit of a maze. The building has super authentic architecture and lots of outdoor areas to relax.
ALEXANDRAUnited States of America - From $55 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 69 reviewsBeautiful old house amid the old town. Spacious rooms with open air seating at the entry of each. Fantastic roof top area wiling perfect views. Great breakfasts and wonderful staff. Mary will make sure you experience the best of Lamu. Thank you Mary.
TimothyUnited States of America - From $120 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 37 reviewsThe architecture of the home is authentic Lamu style, which brings you back in to time to a bygone regal era. And Mr. Zion, the caretaker, took care of us like royalty. We had him prepare a veggie traditional dinner, which was definitely fit for a King!DonnaUnited States of America
- From $152 per night8.7Scored 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.
KarenIreland - 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 68 reviewsAmazing stay. Wonderful style and attention on details, big room with terrace. nice swimming pool and excellent food at the restaurant. The staff is helpful and very professional. Best place in Shela.EricaItaly
- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 134 reviewsThe owner is very helpful and did all his best to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Advised many tips about the people and the town. Guest house is highly recommendable for your stayKiryuhantsevRussia
- From $60 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 115 reviewsPrice point was spot on! Location fantastic and conveniently close to the airport. Dinner next door at Lamu House was exceptional. Nice alternative to the more expensive Shella.MattUnited States of America
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 68 reviewsThe hotel is at the shore of the beach and the aesthetics are picture perfect. Breakfast was also good and filing
WORESHAKenya - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 128 reviewsLovely stay in lamu, traditional house set over multiple levels. Great views from the roof
Roy from UKUnited Kingdom - 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 187 reviewsThe proximity to the Beach. Tom is the best too. The breakfast is samptous.MMbituKenya
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 187 reviewsThe hotel is in a good location, the staff is very nice and friendly.NooraFinland
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