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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.

E
Elisabeth
From
Switzerland
AMU house is a beautiful old and carefully restaured historical house. And the terrace on the roof top is perfect for relaxing and reading. The right place when you prefer the authentic life of Lamu to the touristy places of Shela. Thank you, Mary and Hussein for your hospitality, for your time, for organizing a stunning sailing trip, and for our unforgettable walk on Manda Island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$50
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.

G
Giulia
From
United Kingdom
Amazing hospitality and so much inside info to make your stay in Lamu special! The property is spotless and comfortable, the terrace is gorgeous and the food delicious. Best place to stay in Lamu, thank you so much for everything!
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, 273 reviews
Price from
US$155
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Lamu

Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach.

R
Rocio
From
Netherlands
Everything. The place is awesome and the host super kind and helpful. And I couldn't believe how fresh the apartment was when outside it was overwhelmingly hot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Sai Shanti House

Lamu

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Sai Shanti House is set in Lamu. The apartment, housed in a building dating from 2002, is 200 metres from the Mnarani House.

J
James
From
South Africa
Very nice little spot up in Sheila.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$58.50
1 night, 2 adults

Banana Shamba Estate

Lamu

Located in Lamu, near Manda Beach and Mnarani House, Banana Shamba Estate is a recently renovated property, featuring free WiFi, a garden and barbecue facilities.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$43
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.

N
Nikoline
From
Switzerland
Beautiful room, friendly staff , delicious food and great yoga.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$170
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.

M
Mikala
From
Australia
It has a relaxing vibe and the staff were very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$59
1 night, 2 adults

Shella White House

Lamu

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.

L
Luís Fernando
From
France
The owner was always willing to respond positively to my requests, the attention's Tom is very friendly, helpful. The single room and shared bathroom are very clean and spacious. A good breakfast served on the rooftop, with a beautiful view and fresh air. The hotel is not far from nice beaches and not far from the centre of the village.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$36.45
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.

Z
Zinchenko
From
Italy
Probably one of the most beautiful properties you could find on the island. For a creative professional, being at every corner of Swahili Dreams Apartments was a pure joy, every detail is so well curated. The private apartment was really spacious and had so much air while the common space tempts you to lounge there all day. Bravo to the team and the architect! It is a masterpiece we will remember for long.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$84
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 50 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
simple, clean, sophisticated. great view and quiet location in the midst of the community... home baked bread and cookies!!!!!
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Katja
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
Great location for exploring Lamu. The views from the balcony are stunning.
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Susan
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
The breakfast and the open terrace, the location was quiet and had a good view
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Thalia
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Hazel
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Amazing budget spot for traveling in Lamu! Arnold was extremely helpful - we booked a sunset cruise through him and it was perfect. Breakfast was excellent. The rooftop was amazing. We had fans in the room. The best coffee shops on the island are pretty close by. Overall, wonderful stay!
Guest review by
Birnbaum
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$85.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Breakfast was really nice, with a choice between Swahili and English style and it was served on the cozy rooftop terrace with views of the sea. I was lucky to be upgraded to their spacious and well-appointed "executive" suite on the third floor. Omar and Lilian were great to deal with at breakfast and with laundry etc., I appreciated the help they provided in many ways and look forward to coming again.
Guest review by
Volker
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
The hotel is comfortable with cosy room. The pool is nice. Staff is very gentle and helpful. I enjoyed a lot my stay here. It's a very good budget option.
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Pedro Isidro
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Location had easy access to town centre & other amenities. The place was clean and Joshua was very welcoming.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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