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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.

Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Very well kept with all the original features,and very clean. Staff was Amazing

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9
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
US$40
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. The locations is a gem. Away from the HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF LAMU. There is a great restaurant next door With delicious food and you can always pop over to Sheila (5 min boat ride) for some activity if you feel too quiet on the island 🏝️ 👍

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9.1
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
US$133.95
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. Moses is so helpful and kind!! The whole setting of the house is brilliant : the rooftop terrace with views of the ocean; the refreshing breakfasts; the cool coral stone steps and walls; the ylang ylang scent on the way to our room; the different levelled roof terraces; the shaded courtyards and natural bright light throughout the house.

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

All rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at Banana House and Wellness Centre also boast a terrace. Garden and swimming pool,. Delicious breakfast and the swahili dinner.

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8.9
Fabulous
215 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Offering a garden and city view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum. The property has sea and garden views, and is 300 metres from Lamu Fort. The guest house features family rooms. The ancient facility, the simple and authentic room, the cozy rooftop, the location, the old town, the great hospitality of Joshua, everything was great. This was a whole different experience.

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8.7
Fabulous
94 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum. It is located 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and features a shared kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is 100 metres away. Good place to stay for a couple of days

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8.4
Very good
56 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
per night

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. Located around 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, the guest house is also 300 metres away from Riyadha Mosque.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$24.20
per night

Roof Top House has a balcony and is located in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 500 metres of Lamu Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Lamu Fort.

18th Century Swahili House Museum is 500 metres from the guest house, while Riyadha Mosque is 300 metres from the property.

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2
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is 60 metres away.

Riyadha Mosque is 300 metres from the guest house. Such an amazing host. He upgraded my room with no extra cost, and gave me a free tour of Lamu old town. He was also helpful during my stay for any inquiries.

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7.9
Good
8 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

With a private bathroom, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace.

For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the guest house offers a selection of packed lunches.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$121.50
per night

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FAQs about guest houses in Lamu

  • Many families visiting Lamu loved staying at Mangrove House, Amu House and Banana House and Wellness Centre.

  • Most guest houses on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • There are 15 guest houses in Lamu you can book on Booking.com.

  • Amu House, Mangrove House and Banana House and Wellness Centre are some popular guest houses in Lamu.

  • Mangrove House, Banana House and Wellness Centre and Wildebeeste Lamu have received great reviews from guests in Lamu regarding the views from these guest houses

  • Couples travelling in Lamu loved staying at Amu House, Mangrove House and Wildebeeste Lamu.

  • The average price per night for a guest house in Lamu for this weekend is US$65, based on current Booking.com prices.

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