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Jua House

Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Shela Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

H
Hana
From
United Kingdom
Beautifully decorated hotel with stunning views. The breakfast is delicious. The staff are what makes this hotel special in particular Amani. Thank you all for a lovely stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
US$130
1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

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.

A
Andrey
From
Latvia
A perfect getaway spot for a demanding traveler. Steps for the immaculate sandy beach, action and numerous fine stores and dining, but offers a quiet refuge within its own compound in an appealing Swahili style, with a resident tortoise family. A convenient on-site rooftop restaurant with a bar and a nice breezy view of the ocean canal and boats. Excellent service with attention to detail. Tito and Bonnie deserve a special mention!!! Complimentary airport transfer on a boat. A convenient 20-minute boat ride (1000 KSh, or about US$8, each way) to the historic Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$360
1 night, 2 adults

Mangrove House

Lamu

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

B
Benson
From
Kenya
Excellent location, excellent hosts (Masha and Harrison), extremely scrumptuous food. You feel at home. Extreme tranquility on Manda Island, away from the hustle and bustle. Hard to beat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Location 10.0
Price from
US$131
1 night, 2 adults

Andavelo House

Lamu

With sea views, Andavelo House is located in Lamu and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, sun terrace and year-round outdoor pool.

P
Pan Kot
From
Poland
Everything. Absolutely gorgeous place with absolutely stunning people. Highly recommend :D
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Location 7.9
Price from
US$96.30
1 night, 2 adults

Samaki House

Lamu

Providing garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Samaki House provides accommodation well located in Lamu, within a short distance of 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort.

L
Leonie
From
Switzerland
An absolute dream of a hotel; beautiful architecture, in walking distance of all the sights in Lamu old town, and a roof top terrace that will blow your mind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Beytsalam

Lamu

Set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage space.

X
Xiomara
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful setting, we were made to feel at home. The manager Omar and his team went above and beyond in their service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

Amu House

Lamu

Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area.

D
Danielle
From
United Kingdom
Excellent location in the heart of Lamu town. I was given the choice of the available rooms. I loved the decor. Beautiful view of the sunrise from the terrace. Breakfast was so tasty. Muhammed also arranged a brilliant sunset boat trip for me for a great price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults

Banana House and Wellness Centre

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.

K
Karen
From
Ireland
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
US$165
1 night, 2 adults

Umma House

Lamu

Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 400 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony.

Y
Yolanda
From
South Africa
Wow. Couldn't believe my eyes when I walked in. Umma house is a beautiful swahili-style home right in the center of Lamu old town. The architecture and interior design was just exquisite right down to the details. Justin, the house manager, is a star and made our stay very comfortable. I really recommend Umma house if you want to experience Lamu - skip Shela and head to the heart of the island - you won't regret it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
US$105
1 night, 2 adults

Swahili Dreams Apartments

Lamu

Swahili Dreams Apartments is set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, 400 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from Lamu Fort.

L
Linda
From
South Africa
The design in this property is amazing, beautiful. The indoor pool is exquisite. The staff was excellent and the apartments large and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults
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Most booked holiday rentals in Lamu and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

These holiday rentals in Lamu and nearby have options with free cancellation

  • Stopover Guest House and Restaurant

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is a 3-star property located in Lamu, facing the sea.

    From US$80 per night
  • Jamala Guesthouse

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

    From US$45 per night
  • Beytul Habaib

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Situated 200 metres from Gallery Baraka and 200 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytul Habaib features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchen, balcony and seating area.

    From US$81 per night
  • Shiban House

    Shela
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

    Located 500 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House, Shiban House features accommodation in Shela. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

    From US$67 per night
  • Jannataan Hotel

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

    Located in Lamu, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation with an indoor pool and a garden.

    From US$57 per night
  • Shella White House

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

    Situated just 10 metres from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

    From US$45 per night
  • Deuli House

    Shela
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Set within 100 metres of Shela Beach and 400 metres of Mnarani House in Shela, Deuli House provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

    From US$180 per night
  • Wildebeeste Lamu

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

    Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 300 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Enjoy breakfast in Lamu and nearby

  • Shela Bahari

    Shela
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Situated within 100 metres of Manda Beach and 300 metres of Shela Beach, Shela Bahari features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shela.

    From US$115 per night
  • JamboHouse Lamu

    Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

    JamboHouse Lamu is set in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka, 500 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House features a balcony and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 400 metres of Lamu Museum.

  • Subira House

    Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

    This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km from the white sandy beach.

  • Umma House

    Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

    Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 400 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony.

  • Furaha House

    Shela
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Offering sea views, Furaha House is an accommodation located in Shela, 200 metres from Shela Beach and 400 metres from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Lamu

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
    Very clean and friendly staff, the villa is cozy and there’s many spaces to relax on. Everything worked well and the Umma house team catered to all our needs. It’s better to prepare because there is a lot of mosquitoes
    Guest review by
    Ashley
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews
    The place in very nice and calm in a very central position in the village of Lamu. The room was big, cozy and clean. Great value for money!
    Guest review by
    Arianna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$1,000
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
    Beautiful location in Shela village, stunning gardens around the hotel and a short walk to Shela Beach which goes on forever. The restaurant at Kijani is amazing, better than Peponi! Definitely have the Kijani Crab Curry!
    Guest review by
    simon
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
    The location of Subira House could not be better if you wish to live in Lamu village. The staff as well as Christina were both helpful and friendly. I felt at home. Excellent value for money
    Guest review by
    Johann
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$155
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
    Delicious home made breakfast from the in house bakery, a great team to look after you and a lovely airy place with lots of calm spaces to escape the heya and hustle of the village. I 100% recommend Jua House, especially for solo travelers and those wishing to avoid the hassle of renting a house.
    Guest review by
    Cynara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
    Stop over is one of the first guest houses you notice when arriving in shella situated directly on the oceanfront.It is such a great place! Very nice rooms clean, and beautifully furnished.The staff could not be more welcoming and friendly! Breakfast was decent! The view of the ocean from the guest house was simply mind-blowing!!! For sure the best place to stay in Shella for that price bracket, talking from experience having visited a couple others before which are way inside the village. Will definitely come back here! Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    Bassam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$155
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews
    The staff, food and overall ambience made our visit one of the nicest stays we’ve had in a long time. Immaculate facilities. The place is just so tastefully decorated and well thought out. Morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the harbour…. The village of Shela is lovely. No cars. Clean beaches.
    Guest review by
    Reilly
    Family with young children
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