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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Hotel in Lamu

Located a few steps from Kipungani Beach, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Lamu and features a fitness centre, a garden and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
Dadson
From
Kenya
Swimming pool an accessibility to the sea
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults

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, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant.

L
Laura
From
Switzerland
The space, the welcoming and attention to details. The staff and the service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Hotel in Lamu

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Royal House Shela is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House.

F
Faith
From
Kenya
The servants were really nice and polite and the evironment was clean and conducive💕
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults

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.

k
karama
From
Kenya
The Swahili breakfast was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews
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.

R
Richard
From
New Zealand
Totally wonderful, exquisitely-maintained centuries-old Swahili house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$60
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu

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.

P
Poudel
From
Australia
I liked that the house was right in the middle of community houses, which made me feel more connected to the old town. The breakfast that Arnold made was amazing and I really liked the vibe of the place. There were plenty of dining places nearby and all of the host's recommendation was 10 on 10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Michaela
From
United Arab Emirates
Amazing house! Staff, location were great. The decor in the house was so beautiful. Breakfast was delicious and we even had 4-5pm afternoon tea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Price from
US$135
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.

T
Tunde
From
Belgium
Kijani is a charming little hotel in Shela, well located to discover the village on foot, and the nearby islands by boat. It has everything one needs for a perfect holiday; provides a quiet and peaceful backdrop. We loved the flexibility of management (even with last minute issues), return boat transfers included in the price, amazing breakfast and restaurant. Fantastic staff (management, reception, cleaning team, restaurant, kitchen, guards, in short: EVERYONE): kind, attentive, all while being respectful of privacy. We have stayed elsewhere in Lamu and Kijani truly stands out. Thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bliss

Lamu

Featuring a shared lounge and views of garden, Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 400 metres from Manda Beach.

E
Enas
From
Lebanon
I loved my time at Shela Bliss. The owner was so kind, always available to help, organized fun activities every day, and made amazing breakfasts with fresh juices every morning. Felt like staying with a friend! I was really impressed by how clean and well-kept the place was. The rooms, bathrooms, and common areas were all fresh and tidy-it made the stay so comfortable. Abdullah clearly takes pride in the place, and it shows! Would happily stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$135
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum, Roof Top House features accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.0
Very poor - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Roof Top House has a balcony and is located in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 500 metres of Lamu Museum.

From US$15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Offering a garden and city view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$12 per night

Offering city views, Fatnaish Riyadha Apartment is an accommodation set in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 600 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$47 per night

Boasting city views, Fatnaish Rooftop Apartment features accommodation with a balcony, around 300 metres from Lamu Fort.

From US$40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Roof Top House is situated in Lamu, 200 metres from Gallery Baraka, 300 metres from Lamu Museum, as well as 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

From US$15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Offering sea views, Ola Ola House is an accommodation located in Lamu, 200 metres from Lamu Fort and 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$12 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Lamu and nearby

LAMU HOUSE

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

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

Beytsalam

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

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.

From US$85.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Facing the beachfront, The Red Pepper House offers 5-star accommodation in Lamu and features a garden, shared lounge and terrace.

From US$840 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located in Shela, La Joya Lamu provides accommodation 500 metres from Shela Beach and 100 metres from Mnarani House. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle.

From US$59.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

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

From US$72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

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.

From US$90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Royal House Shela is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House.

From US$80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 66 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.

Budget hotels in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Lamu, just 100 metres from Lamu Fort, Mkunazini House features beachfront accommodation with free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 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$72 per night

Featuring a balcony with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Amani Guest House Lamu can be found in Lamu, close to 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 300 metres from Lamu Museum.

From US$50.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

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

Set in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Fatnaish sea front offers air conditioning.

From US$60 per night

Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Lamu Fort and 700 metres from Lamu Museum, Fatnaish Sea Front Apartment offers air conditioning. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

From US$60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Beytsalaam Apartments is set in Lamu, 200 metres from Lamu Museum, 400 metres from Lamu Fort, and 600 metres from Gallery Baraka.

From US$75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

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.

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What guests said about Lamu:

10

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a...

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. It has an amazing vibe to it and the people are extremely welcoming and friendly. It is culturally rich and has a lot of history to it. The islands are small enough to get by on foot and finding boat rides across are easy. Lamu truly teaches you to be present in the moment and take life a little slower.
Guest review by
tabiambaya
United Arab Emirates
10

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic.

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic. With everyone on foot because there are no cars the sense of community is very strong. Architectural style of the village has been well maintained. There are good local eateries, and the peponi restaurant in Shella village is outstanding. We went everywhere by water taxi. Charming!
Guest review by
Onowhereman
France
10

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no...

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no pollution say for donkey dung. There are many eateries with all kinds of meals, loved the seafood restaurants near the jetty. Lamu is safe for travellers and the community is very welcoming. Easy to get around either by speed boat, dhow or slow engine boats if not in a rush. The weather is warm and windy especially in the evening. People prefer to walk about and sit around the seafront at night where there is good ocean breeze before retiring for bed. Fishing is a great recreation activity which we all enjoyed while in Lamu.
Guest review by
Esther
Australia
10

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very...

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very friendly people. I like that most restaurants are at the beachfront and I can recommend a few with what they offer: 1. Forodhani Lamu- for local cuisine like pilau, biriyani etc. It was the most affordable. 2. Sailors Joint- for shawarma, pizza and sea food. I went here almost everyday for their shawarma, so so flavorful. 3. Bush Gardens Sea food restaurant- for seafood especially. Had the best fresh mango juice. 4. Rangarelli Cafe- in Shela has the best local food there 5. Gelamu- for gelato ice-cream, this is in Shela.
Guest review by
Salley
Kenya
10

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some...

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some outings to get to know Lamu better so our location on Manda island with private boat service to anywhere was ideal Some recommendable eating places included peponi and kijani hotels in Shela, garden restaurant on Lamu sea front We also enjoyed Lamu museum and the Flip-floppy enterprise for recycling all kinds of waste plastics
Guest review by
Anonymous
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
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From US$59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Festus, one of the staff members, was the best part of my stay here! He was super helpful with lots of suggestions of things to do and fair prices to expect for them, very welcoming and made me feel at home. The pool is refreshing during the super hot days as well. Very quiet place considering the fact that you're in Old Town which can be hectic at times.
Guest review by
Jonathan
Rwanda
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Friendlyless of the staff was great! Breakfast was great! Staff organised a very skilled guide who knew everything we wanted to know about the history of the town. And they organised the best boatsman ever.
Guest review by
Anne-Marie
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Tom was the best,he really helped us in so many ways. He always ensured he served breakfast on time,he cleaned our room daily. The house is near to the beach and peponi resort.
Guest review by
Wairimu
Kenya
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
One of the nicest accommodations in Kenya i have been so far. Arnold is a great host who has a lot of tips for Lamu. The place is very clean and ideally located in Lamu Town.
Guest review by
Tim
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Peaceful, secluded spot across from Shela. The house is simple, clean and comfortable.
Guest review by
Julian
Portugal
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