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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. Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of Shela and Peponi hotel, just a short boat trip away. Would absolutely go back, and recommend it to everyone going to Lamu!

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9.1
Superb
21 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. Wonderful place,unique location, a full swahili immersion. Moses is a wonderful host.

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8.1
Very good
122 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
per night

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. They served delicious breakfast for a nominal fee. Could have a warm shower. Enjoyed talking with owner. Very close to all the Lamu action. Owner had connections with others who could help with boat transfers to airport, town tours, boat race viewing etc

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8.9
Fabulous
106 reviews
Price from
US$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. Loved the Swahili dinner - what a great initiative

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8.9
Fabulous
216 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

At the guest house, all units are equipped with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. The property has a really nice view of the ocean! The housekeeper Zion was really good and kind. I would recommend 10/10

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8
Very good
72 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

Boasting quiet street views, Ajooba House offers accommodation with terrace, around 300 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony. Riyadha Mosque is 600 metres from the guest house. The location was great! The room is comfortable and good value for money and the rooftop was very nice.

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8.1
Very good
12 reviews
Price from
US$12.11
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. This place never disappoints. This was my second time staying here and it still exceeded my expectations. The flat I stayed in was spacious and thoughtfully designed with some artful collections of antique Swahili style furniture. There was access to a private fully equipped kitchenette with an adjacent outdoor dining/ lounging area. The room was airy and well ventilated and also had a very spacious bathroom that had great shower pressure! Joshua is an exceptional host, responsive, warm and welcoming and very attentive. He has even made provisions for Solar lights in case of power outages which were infrequent during my stay and only lasted a few minutes at a time. The Wilderbeeste provides all the comforts and necessities of a home away from home yet its quirky and historical design provides a sense of adventure and novelty needed for a retreat! Can't wait to return for a longer stay!

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8.6
Fabulous
93 reviews
Price from
US$20
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. The staff and owner were amazing. I was warmly welcomed and assisted in tracing my way to the accomodation site. The cleanliness was top notch, regular room service cleaning, good breakfast and ease in traversing Lamu town. It was also a secure place.

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8.4
Very good
57 reviews
Price from
US$36
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

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