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Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Every room is fitted with a terrace with inner courtyard views and free WiFi. Very clean, wonderful architecture, super friendly and helpful staff.

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9
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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. It is situated 300 metres from Lamu Fort and offers luggage storage space. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a sun terrace as well as beauty services. Arnold is superhost, knowledgable, reliable and will make your holiday just perfect. I suggest takling breakfast there too, its nice and comfy to eat there. Lamu has a lot to offer and its amazing place for holiday, authentic and special. We loved our stay, locatipon is great too!!!!

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9.3
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
US$23.20
per night

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.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Beautifully decorated and clean with an excellent, friendly, and attentive staff , great location with easy walking distance to all activities and beautiful views from the top floor. Building had generators so we still had power when power went out in the area.

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9.2
Superb
269 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

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.

Kijani Hotel is located in Shela Village, just 3 km from Lamu Old Town and 4 km from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 10 km away on Manda Island. Location right on the water, Swahili decor, great staff and wonderful food. I have come here 5+ times! And I will be back!

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9.3
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
US$1,000
per night

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. Guests can benefit from a terrace and a year-round outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is 200 metres away. The house and the architecture

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9
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

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. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. Really beautiful. A haven of serenity and calm. Exceptionally kind and helpful staff. When food is requested and cooked to order it’s of higher quality than that in the luxury hotel along the beach.

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9.1
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
US$148.20
per night

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. With pool views, this accommodation provides a balcony. Each room is equipped with a patio with city views. Safari was amazing, both as a guide and a host. He went over and above to help organize activities across the duration of our stay. And the cuisine was wonderful.

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9.4
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
US$94.50
per night

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. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. Everything has been great! Moses has been super helpful and friendly, the breakfast was great and the house is beautiful. The price-quality is really good, so I would definitely recommend it. Thanks!

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8
Very good
124 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
per night

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. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available. My stay in Lamu was truly amazing. The open space and perfect climate felt like paradise. I never wanted to get up from the hammock. Kamala, Jacky, and Jamil were great hosts, offering plenty of support throughout my stay. Although I was tempted to try other dining options, I found myself obsessed with the fantastic food served here. It was an incredibly relaxing and memorable holiday, and I hope to return again in the future.

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8.8
Fabulous
214 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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.

The bright rooms at Subira House have either a patio or a balcony and some have sea views and free Wi-Fi. Every room has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area. 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.

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8.7
Fabulous
194 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

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FAQs about holiday rentals in Lamu

  • Couples travelling in Lamu loved staying at Kijani Hotel, JamboHouse Lamu and Andavelo House.

    Similarly, these holiday rentals in Lamu are highly rated by couples: Jua House, Mangrove House and Amu House.

  • The average price per night for a holiday rental in Lamu for this weekend is US$139, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Many families visiting Lamu loved staying at Mangrove House, Andavelo House and Umma House.

    Similarly, Shela Bahari, Jua House and Subira House are also popular among family travellers.

  • JamboHouse Lamu, Kijani Hotel and Jua House are some popular holiday rentals in Lamu.

    In addition to these holiday rentals, Amu House, Andavelo House and Mangrove House are also popular in Lamu.

  • Mangrove House, Shiban House and Beytsalaam Apartments have received great reviews from guests in Lamu regarding the views from these holiday rentals

    Guests staying in Lamu also spoke highly of the views from these holiday rentals: Subira House, Banana House and Wellness Centre and Wildebeeste Lamu.

  • Most holiday rentals on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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  • There are 25 holiday rentals in Lamu you can book on Booking.com.

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