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Shela – 16 hotels and places to stay

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Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Shela

Providing a garden, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes features accommodations in Shela. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$350
1 night, 2 adults

Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Shela

Offering a bar and a shared lounge, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa in Shela is close to Shela Beach and Mnarani House. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

M
Manon
From
Netherlands
The house is wonderful, spacious, luxury and quiet. Bassam is a great host and the staff are excellent too. We had a great time exploring from here or just enjoying doing nothing much at all. It is a bit outside Shela, but not that far and a nice village walk.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$240
1 night, 2 adults

Furaha House

Shela

Furaha House is located in Shela, just a 1-minute walk from Shela Beach and 400 yards from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

N
Nazira
From
Canada
Nyama took very good care of us. Breakfast was wonderful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$70
1 night, 2 adults

Jannat House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is located a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

B
Brendan
From
Canada
Great staff! Really relaxed and beautiful space. I took too long to write this review and so I've forgotten your name. I believe it started with 'C'. You're great! Thanks for taking care of me!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults

LAMU HOUSE

Lamu (Near Shela)

Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant....

V
Val
From
United States
The pictures don't do it justice. It's absolutely beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
$160
1 night, 2 adults

Royal House Shela

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

c
carmen
From
United States
Beautiful place, fantastic views, great service, delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults

Msafini Hotel

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

S
Suzana
From
United States
The staff and facilities were the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

Amu House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Just a 4-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Amu House features accommodations in Lamu, with a shared lounge.

C
Carl
From
Kenya
Good people, room, location, breakfast, choice of activities. Value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
$60
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu (Near Shela)

JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

L
Ladislav
From
Slovakia
The highlight of our stat in Jambo House is Arnold, its owner. He is doing a great job, responds quickly, provides airport pickup, shares a map with all the useful tips and nice places to eat and is at your service if you need to book any kind of trip around Lamu. Furthermore, the breakfast here are lovely and for a bargain price, so definitely don't miss out on them ! In the room, we had all we needed, and it was very quiet, so we slept very well! We will be back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Jua House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

R
Reilly
From
Canada
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Price from
$135
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews

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Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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Budget hotels in Shela and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 187 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 $108 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from Manda Beach and 500 yards from Shela Beach, Jannataan Hotel features accommodations in Lamu, with an indoor pool, a garden, and a terrace.

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 6-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Gallery Baraka is a 4-minute walk away.

From $60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Featuring inner courtyard views, Beytul Habaib in Lamu offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

From $72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Mkunazini House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi.

From $54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Amu House features accommodations in Lamu, with a shared lounge.

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 4-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Museum is a few steps away.

From $60 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Shela and nearby

Shela Bliss

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near Manda Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Jua House

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Jua House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi from Lamu Fort.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

With sea views, this accommodation provides a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Manda Beach is a few steps away. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

The Majlis Resort is located in Lamu with views of the Ras Kitau Bay on Manda Island.

From $833 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Offering garden views, Mangrove House in Lamu provides accommodations, a private beach area, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.

Offering a garden, Little nyumba ya mwezi offers accommodations in Lamu. Rooms are fitted with a balcony with sea views and free Wifi.

From $200 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Museum and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Jamala Guesthouse features accommodations in Lamu with a garden. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Hotels located in the center of Shela

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

Star House 4 offers accommodations in Shela, a few steps from Mnarani House. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a terrace.

The air-conditioned accommodation is a few steps from Mnarani House. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Shela Beach is a 5-minute walk away. A TV is featured.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Nyota ya Amani, Shela Lamu is located in Shela, just a 6-minute walk from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House.

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

Featuring garden views, Marquezy House - Shela, Lamu Island in Shela features accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free Wifi.

What Guests Said About Shela:

10

Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in...

Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in Lamu. A simple request to shiban house to make it feel special, ended up being the best birthday surprise ever...Sada thank you, my heart is overwhelmed by how you managed to surprise me 😊. Joseph took excellent care of us and was ready to help us around. I must say, I feel fulfilled even as I have turned a year younger 😂😊😂. Thank you mapenzi too for the awesome breakfast we got every day. Shela is the best place to be in lamu. You can access lamu town easily and learn so much about the history of it, ask for the best knowledgeable guy there called 'sunshine' locally. Its near peponi hostel and majlis resort. Make a point of doing the sunset cruise 😊 . Definately 10/10.
Guest review by
Miriam
10

Amazing place to stay.

Amazing place to stay. You feel at home with the personal care they do. Breakfast is good esp the Swahili breakfast. Great views during dining and terrace is amazing for sunrise. Will definitely visit again.
Guest review by
Thabit
United Arab Emirates
8.0

Fantastic place to relax.

Fantastic place to relax. Hotel Restaurant Kijani and Bahari are fantastic. The locals are very friendly and always ready to help. Dhow boat trips and sunset tours are highly recommended.
Guest review by
Heimo
Burundi