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Jannat House, hotel in Lamu

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.

7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
108 reviews
Price from$30.70per night
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.

7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
257 reviews
Price from$67.50per night
Beytsalam, hotel in Lamu

Set 984 feet from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodations with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.

8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
111 reviews
Price from$60per night
Makubwa House, hotel in Lamu

With an indoor pool and a terrace, Makubwa House is a historic vacation home that features accommodations with free Wifi. With sea views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
37 reviews
Price from$150per night
Shella White House, hotel in Lamu

Located just 33 feet from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
188 reviews
Price from$45per night
Kijani Hotel, hotel in Lamu

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
65 reviews
Price from$278.90per night
Mangrove House, hotel in Lamu

Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
22 reviews
Price from$126per night
Jua House, hotel in Lamu

Jua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.

9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
254 reviews
Price from$120per night
Andavelo House, hotel in Lamu

With 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable in a few steps, Andavelo House provides accommodations, a restaurant, a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge.

9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
77 reviews
Price from$94.50per night
Wildebeeste Lamu, hotel in Lamu

Just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a terrace.

8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
126 reviews
Price from$20per night
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What Guests Said About Lamu:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history.

    Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history. The people are very friendly and welcoming. For instance - the town can be like a labyrinth, which makes it a bit challenging sometimes to find spots - even with Google Maps. Either people ask you if you need help or you can ask them and they show you the way - many of them even walked us to the location. This experience was so wonderful - I would definitely come back again.
    Meron
    Germany
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great, quaint town.

    Great, quaint town. The scent of the donkey excrement is off-putting but seeing them is sublime. Being a coastal town, there are many ‘captains’. I had my transport pre-organized with my accommodation so be weary of that and potential scams, as well as the impromptu tour guides. Touch water, take a sunset sail boat ride, and visit the beach, maybe even Shela. Locals were very nice and friendly, warm welcomes. Affordable restaurants as well, Sailor’s Joint for example. I stayed at Subira House.
    Daen
    Canada
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of...

    A beautiful resort, with many amenities with a lot of details paid to the decor. Unfortunately, not the same attention was given to the 3 restaurants. Poor quality food with a limited selection except for a very nice breakfast buffet. Had confirmed a twin bedded room, but did not receive one. The beds are extremely firm as the mattress sits on a cement platform but does have a nicely hung mosquito net. Easy access across the water to Lamu.
    Chez Linda
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    - The ocean activities are marvelous!

    - The ocean activities are marvelous! Amazing experience, memories I will always treasure. Food was also nice, a lot of seafood. Very culturally rich too! - The town is dirty, because of monkeys, people in Lamu seem to have gotten used to it, but for an outsider its not. In addition, they don't treat the donkeys right, so it's sad to see them suffering. Lamu is a small town, I wish they would think of other means of transport and at least for people just walking, donkeys should be forbidden. There was also a lot of trash on the street, even in monuments.
    Evelin
    El Salvador
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the...

    Lamu is quite a unique place which is different from the main land of Kenya. You can enjoy the historical environment, beautiful beaches, sun rise and sun set, relaxing on the boat/dhow. And Lamu people are very kind to visitors, I love it. Some activities in the sea may be affected by the tide. So, it's better to ask people in advance when you can do the activity you want to do.
    Mutsumi
    Kenya
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The town is quirky and locals are great.

    The town is quirky and locals are great. No cars or motorbikes in the center but lot of donkeys. Lamu is really worth to visit! Only thing, its quite dirty, especially the seafront. Plastic every where
    Heli
    Finland

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Lamu

  • From $67.50 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 257 reviews
    Traditional hotel in Shela with good location that allows you to explore the main points within walking distance. We had a great experience with the welcoming staff and were lucky to have the rooftop room, which was extremely well ventilated. The view from the terrace is great and the meals we had were also very tasty. Room was simple but spacious, hot water shower worked perfectly. The friendliness of all the staff, including the owner who took us to the boat station and facilitated the crossing to Mada is remarkable.
    Matheus Bizarria
    Brazil
  • From $67.50 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 257 reviews
    Great location very close to the seafront, super friendly personel, breakfast was simple and good,the roof top has great view which the breakfast lounge is located and our day every morning was starting with lot of energy from the dunes and Manda beach. We loved Florence (a young local lady) which was working at the hotel ,super vivid ,super helpful with the greatest happy smile on the face everyday which made our stay at the hotel most pleasant!!! The swimming pool also, saved our lives....many hot evenings! 😉
    Kirillos
    Greece
  • From $60 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 111 reviews
    This is a very nice guesthouse with friendly helpful staff. We had a room with shuttered windows on three sides and a balcony. Our view was across the water and in the street below we watched the boats coming and going, people at work with their donkeys, children swimming in the sea. Right next door is a great restaurant. Lamu is buzzing with life without mass tourism. A boat ride to Shela village takes you to a more conventional beachfront holiday. It is lovely there and the food and wine delightful.
    Carol
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    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!
    Ladislav
    Slovakia
  • From $36 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 115 reviews
    I warmly recommend Samaki house to other guests. The house it's nearby the seafront, the decoration is very lovely and traditional. It is almost like a private house because of its few rooms but with the best service: Moses that takes care of the guests is a friendly and likeable person, the breakfast is very nice and the sheets are changed very often. One of the accommodations I enjoyed the most in Kenya.
    Solveig Pedroni
    France
  • From $20 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 126 reviews
    In my experience, the best place to stay in Lamu town and, if you're in for a more authentic experience, the best place to stay in Lamu Island. The house is an old traditional Swahili house and living there is a unique and charming experience on its own. Our host was always available and helpful, a very kind and honest man!
    Marianna59
    Italy
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    The guesthouse is located just next to the UNESCO historical center, it has amazing terrace with a beautiful sunrise view and cozy space for chilling. Arnold is very helpful with providing all information about the town and surroundings, helping organizing some tours etc. We had lovely time.
    Eliška
    Czech Republic
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 51 reviews
    Beautiful premises, good location, very clean and safe. Exceptional shower (really). Breakfast met expectations. Keep in mind it's a guesthouse not a hotel, so common areas/amenities are limited (but there are comfortable couches and a hammock). They do provide good tourist information.
    Diego
    United States of America
  • From $120 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 254 reviews
    We loved staying at Jua House which is in a very good location in Shela. Breakfast was served on the very nice rooftop terrace and was delicious. The staff is very professional and organised. Airport pick up and drop-off was smooth.
    Meron
    France
  • From $45 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 188 reviews
    The property is so close to everything; peponi hotel, Shela bahari restaurant, Kijani, Gelamu, Faliera you name it. The place was also clean, fitted with a mosquito net, clothes hangers and hot water shower.
    irmah
    Kenya
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 19 reviews
    The service by the staff was excellent. The location of my room was facing the ocean. The room had air conditioner and was very clean. Breakfast was superb considering Lamu is an island.
    Elijah M.
    Kenya
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 201 reviews
    Breakfast was excellent, consisting of local fruits, yogurt, eggs and delicious bread. All fresh and tasty. Most of all, we loved the people working at the hotel. We felt like family.
    Zollinger
    United States of America
  • From $160 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 241 reviews
    The suites are exceptional! Great views. lovely rooms with a nice amount of space. staff extra helpful and great! would recommend to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay in Shela
    Chris
    United Kingdom
  • From $293.58 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 65 reviews
    Location is great...to the left Shela beach...to the right you could walk to Old Town Lamu. Food was excellent and staff were really attentive! We loved the Chess board
    Charles
    Kenya
  • From $55 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 66 reviews
    The staffs Alex and karisa be very friendly staff and hotel very clean and maintained 5 mins walk from main town center thumbs up 👍
    YDA61
    Kenya
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 201 reviews
    Kennedy and John were fantastic. So welcoming and helpful. Best customer service I’ve experienced in Kenya.
    Philip
    Malawi
  • From $160 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 241 reviews
    The staff are wonderful and the hotel provides a complimentary boat + porter both arriving AND leaving !
    Chris B
    United Kingdom
  • From $20 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 126 reviews
    Lovely stay in lamu, traditional house set over multiple levels. Great views from the roof
    Roy from UK
    United Kingdom
  • From $60 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 111 reviews
    The rooms were comfortable. The beds were great. The hotel was close to the water front.
    David Morse
    India
  • From $45 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 188 reviews
    The hotel is in a good location, the staff is very nice and friendly.
    Noora
    Finland