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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 situated a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Authentic multi storey house in the heart of lamu town
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
108 reviews
Price from¥4,801per night
Royal House Shela, hotel in Lamu

Situated within 200 metres of Manda Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House, Royal House Shela features rooms in Lamu. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms.

Great location and walking distance from the beach. The staff were exceptional and made us feel at home, going beyond what was required to make us feel at home
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
43 reviews
Price from¥12,512per night
LAMU HOUSE, hotel in Lamu

Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

The decor and design, the hotel was stunning with beautiful decor all over. It had a beautiful courtyard that our room overlooked. Perfect location in rhetorical heart of lamu with a stunning view of the water. The staff were all so kind and helpful. The barman made the best cocktails! Food was great, breakfast was an incredible feast, recommend the Swahili breakfast.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
22 reviews
Price from¥18,298per 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.

The view from our room was amazing 😍 . The staff is excellent. They were very friendly, warm and welcoming, always ready to provide information and assistance. Their service was top-notch. Joel and the rest of the team were wonderful. The room including the balcony had a lot of space and plenty of areas to just sit and relax. The hotel is in a quiet area which is perfect when you're on holiday to rest and relax.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
258 reviews
Price from¥12,668per night
Jua House, hotel in Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area.

The architecture The fridge in the common space The rooftop was AMZING! The staff.. All of them are professional and friendly especially Amanu The bakery in the house. Suberb! The 4-6 p. M. coffee and Cinnamon Rolls in the roof top
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
261 reviews
Price from¥18,767per night
Beytsalam, hotel in 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.

Nice authentic design choices, clean, just off the Main Street.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
115 reviews
Price from¥7,507per night
Makubwa House, hotel in Lamu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.

Good location, amazing property and views and helpful staff/host. Good suggestions and good value
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
37 reviews
Price from¥18,767per night
Umma House, hotel in Lamu

Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony.

The 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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
12 reviews
Price from¥16,421per night
Banana House and Wellness Centre, hotel in Lamu

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort.

Beautiful 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.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
243 reviews
Price from¥23,772per night
Kijani Hotel, hotel in Lamu

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

Perfect location with delightful garden and pool. Above all friendly staff
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
68 reviews
Price from¥34,172per night
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What guests said about Lamu:

  • 10
    Scored 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 friendly
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Meron
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Daen
    Canada
  • 4.0
    Scored 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 Linda
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Evelin
    El Salvador
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Mutsumi
    Kenya

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Lamu

  • From ¥7,038 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 187 reviews
    The staff at Shela White House arranged for a pick up from the airport and they also had someone wait for me at the jetty in Shela. The facility was exceptional, and Tom Nyama, the caretaker, was helpful in every little way. All you need is to ask, and you’ll be sorted. The facility itself is at a great location, just a minute away to the long stretch of white sandy Shela beach (you can walk kilometers without meeting anyone) and the sand dunes. Perfect place if you just want to chill and unwind!
    Elmawi
    Kenya
  • From ¥23,772 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 243 reviews
    It was a fabulous location just a couple of minutes from the sea, beach and great restaurants. The staff were really nice and it was a great place to relax for a holiday. And when I arrived, the bed had flower petals on it and towel sculptures, which was a nice touch. The breakfast was great but sadly I didn't get to try other meals as you had to order about an hour in advance and the kitchen was closed at another time when I wanted to eat.
    Mary
    Australia
  • From ¥5,787 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 reviews
    I warmly recommend Samaki house to other guests. The house it's nearby the seafront, the decoration is very lovely and traditional. It is almost like a private house because of its few rooms but with the best service: Moses that takes care of the guests is a friendly and likeable person, the breakfast is very nice and the sheets are changed very often. One of the accommodations I enjoyed the most in Kenya.
    Solveig Pedroni
    France
  • From ¥14,779 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    Beautiful 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.
    Reya
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 203 reviews
    Subira House was perfect as a sole traveller and for an extended stay (10 days). Kiki, Paul, Mohammed and all the staff made me feel really welcome and I met so many lovely people through the social dinners and breakfasts. Breakfast was amazing and the location was ideal in the middle of the old town. Have already recommended to friends and will stay here whenever I'm back in Lamu
    Molly
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥18,767 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 261 reviews
    Had an exceptional stay at Jua. Staff is very helpful and the house keeper Amani was the best. He really is very patient and graceful. You will love the breakfast, the proximity to the beach and restaurants. The rooms are spotless clean. Had a chance to meet Thomas, the owner for chit chats over 4 o'clock tea on the terrace, cool lad! Looking forward to my next stay. Inshallah!
    Zippy
    Kenya
  • From ¥1,548 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    Very comfortable stay in a perfect location in the Lamu old town. The price is unbeatable, and it had everything we need to have a comfortable sleep. Muhammad, Emanuel and their team were super friendly, supportive and professional. Previous review said negative things about the toilet, but our experience was great. Comfortable clean well managed toilet.
    Jumpei
    Australia
  • From ¥14,779 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 82 reviews
    The 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!
    Stephen
    United States
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    The guesthouse is located just next to the UNESCO historical center, it has amazing terrace with a beautiful sunrise view and cozy space for chilling. Arnold is very helpful with providing all information about the town and surroundings, helping organizing some tours etc. We had lovely time.
    Eliška
    Czech Republic
  • From ¥8,164 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 108 reviews
    Staff 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.
    ALEXANDRA
    United States
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews
    The apartment was lovely, super clean, very well decorated and well equipped. The location is ideal, with a great view over Shela and the sea (especially from the rooftop). The hosts are also very kind, responsive and accomodating :) Definitely recommend!
    Bensaid
    Kenya
  • From ¥15,639 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 37 reviews
    The 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!
    Donna
    United States
  • From ¥12,512 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 19 reviews
    The service by the staff was excellent. The location of my room was facing the ocean. The room had air conditioner and was very clean. Breakfast was superb considering Lamu is an island.
    Elijah M.
    Kenya
  • From ¥53,206 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 68 reviews
    A beautiful, relaxing and serene hotel in a stunning garden right on Shela beach with a laid back vibe. lovely staff, tasty food, beautifully presented.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥6,256 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12 reviews
    The location was right in the heart of Lamu, but that meant it was very noisy. So, great for being close to things, but not great due to the noise.
    Pat
    United States
  • From ¥19,706 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 24 reviews
    The location is great to avoid crowds and just relax on the beach. Shela and Peponi Restaurant are just across the water so very easy to reach.
    Magdalena
    Netherlands
  • From ¥9,384 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 115 reviews
    Excellent location, right on the boardwalk. One of very few with air conditioning on Lamu Very resourceful and accomodating owner
    Goldiner
    Israel
  • From ¥23,772 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 243 reviews
    The staff are wonderful and the hotel provides a complimentary boat + porter both arriving AND leaving !
    Chris B
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥7,038 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 187 reviews
    The hotel is in a good location, the staff is very nice and friendly.
    Noora
    Finland
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    The location is perfect for exploring Lamu.
    Val
    Netherlands