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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.

F
FabianS...
From
Switzerland
Jua House is extremely beautiful, furnished with a lot of love, every corner thoughtfully decorated with respect for the local culture. The rooms are beautiful, too, ane the bathrooms and showers are great. The place is really more beautiful than on the pictures. There's a beautiful terrace, where breakfast is usually served, and then another roof top terrace on top – ideal for yoga or sunbathing. The breakfast was amazing! Jua House is known as a bakery, too. There were freshly baked bread, fresh fruit, swahili specialties, omelets, juice and much more every morning. Even the coffee was good, sourced and roasted by a small local company/café/school project. Additionally, there was tea time every afternoon with more house-baked pastries. We wish they would offer lunch and dinner too – we would've probably just stayed at the house all day:) There was filtered drinking water available all day. Amani was super helpful and so nice. We stayed for three nights but we wish we would've stayed for a week or more. They had us picked up at the airport/airstrip by boat and organized transport at reasonable prices whenever we needed it. Shela town is tiny, there are no cars or even tuk-tuks, only a handful of motorcycles coming from Lamu town – other than that it's just small boats, lots of donkeys and an occasional camel for transportation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Price from
US$130
1 night, 2 adults

Kijani Hotel

Lamu

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

K
Ken
From
Canada
It was away from the noise and hustle of traffic and TV. It provides a connection to history without being pretentious about it. Awesone staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$360
1 night, 2 adults

Mangrove House

Lamu

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.

K
Kieran
From
United Kingdom
Really beautiful. A haven of serenity and calm. Exceptionally kind and helpful staff. When food is requested and cooked to order it’s of higher quality than that in the luxury hotel along the beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$131
1 night, 2 adults

Andavelo House

Lamu

With sea views, Andavelo House is located in Lamu and has a restaurant, free shuttle service, bar, garden, sun terrace and year-round outdoor pool.

J
Joohee
From
Germany
truly hospitable stay! loved everything about it. incredible house
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Price from
US$96.30
1 night, 2 adults

Samaki House

Lamu

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.

L
LISA
From
France
I appreciated a lot staying in Samaki house; everything was perfect & I felt like home. I warmly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Beytsalam

Lamu

Set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage space.

C
Claudia Patricolo
From
Hungary
Beytsalam means hospitality. Everything was perfect, from our arrival (with a pick up from the airport arranged by the hotel) to our last day on the island. The location is very good, close to the sea and the port (for a day trip on a boat) and the city center, which makes you really experience the life of Lamu. The hotel manager helped us organise various activities, like a boat trip and a snorkeling trip and all exceeded our expectations: the crew, the food and the experience as a whole were great. He also recommended good restaurants nearby which we really loved. We always felt safe and that we had someone to rely on. The hotel itself is in a very nice building and we really enjoyed the breakfast on the terrace with the sea view. The room was clean and comfortable. We wished we could have spent more days there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

V
Viviane
From
France
Beautiful traditional guest house with all essential amenities, kept very clean and with wonderfully accommodating staff and owner, ready to go the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. My family and I had a wonderful stay. The family room is fantastic, with a lovely indoor terrace to accommodate active children.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$50
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.

E
Esther
From
Kenya
It feels like a home away from home, the attention to detail and there was always someone to assist everytime when we needed it. We really enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Price from
US$165
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.

R
Richard
From
Slovakia
I loved the interior pool, it looks just stunning. The whole interior was proper swahili archotecture that made my stay so authentic and luxurios at same. They also organised for me the boat transfer which was very convenient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$61
1 night, 2 adults

Beytsalaam Apartments

Lamu

Beytsalaam Apartments is set in Lamu, 200 metres from Lamu Museum, 400 metres from Lamu Fort, and 600 metres from Gallery Baraka.

S
Sharyn
From
Canada
The air conditioning in the bedroom was fantastic. It was a huge bedroom with closet space, lots of room to put your stuff, and a large ensuite bathroom. The location was great, right on the waterfront, close to water taxis, etc. The staff were so friendly and were always there if you needed them. After check out, they called to inform us we left a few things in the room, we left them on purpose, but it was nice to get a follow-up call.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$75
1 night, 2 adults
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Most booked holiday rentals in Lamu and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking holiday rentals in Lamu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

These holiday rentals in Lamu and nearby have options with free cancellation

  • Stopover Guest House and Restaurant

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is a 3-star property located in Lamu, facing the sea.

  • Jamala Guesthouse

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

  • Beytul Habaib

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Situated 200 metres from Gallery Baraka and 200 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytul Habaib features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchen, balcony and seating area.

  • Jannataan Hotel

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

    Located in Lamu, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation with an indoor pool and a garden.

  • Shella White House

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

    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.

  • Deuli House

    Shela
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Set within 100 metres of Shela Beach and 400 metres of Mnarani House in Shela, Deuli House provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

  • Wildebeeste Lamu

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

    Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 300 metres from Gallery Baraka.

  • JamboHouse Lamu

    Lamu
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

    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.

Highly rated holiday rentals in Lamu and nearby

  • Shela Bahari

    Shela
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Situated within 100 metres of Manda Beach and 300 metres of Shela Beach, Shela Bahari features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shela.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House features a balcony and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 400 metres of Lamu Museum.

  • Subira House

    Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

    This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km from the white sandy beach.

  • Umma House

    Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

    Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 400 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony.

  • Shiban House

    Shela
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

    Located 500 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House, Shiban House features accommodation in Shela. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

  • Furaha House

    Shela
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Offering sea views, Furaha House is an accommodation located in Shela, 200 metres from Shela Beach and 400 metres from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Lamu

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 48 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
    The place in very nice and calm in a very central position in the village of Lamu. The room was big, cozy and clean. Great value for money!
    Guest review by
    Arianna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$1,000
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
    Beautiful location in Shela village, stunning gardens around the hotel and a short walk to Shela Beach which goes on forever. The restaurant at Kijani is amazing, better than Peponi! Definitely have the Kijani Crab Curry!
    Guest review by
    simon
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
    The location of Subira House could not be better if you wish to live in Lamu village. The staff as well as Christina were both helpful and friendly. I felt at home. Excellent value for money
    Guest review by
    Johann
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$130
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
    Delicious home made breakfast from the in house bakery, a great team to look after you and a lovely airy place with lots of calm spaces to escape the heya and hustle of the village. I 100% recommend Jua House, especially for solo travelers and those wishing to avoid the hassle of renting a house.
    Guest review by
    Cynara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
    Stop over is one of the first guest houses you notice when arriving in shella situated directly on the oceanfront.It is such a great place! Very nice rooms clean, and beautifully furnished.The staff could not be more welcoming and friendly! Breakfast was decent! The view of the ocean from the guest house was simply mind-blowing!!! For sure the best place to stay in Shella for that price bracket, talking from experience having visited a couple others before which are way inside the village. Will definitely come back here! Highly recommended
    Guest review by
    Bassam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$130
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
    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.
    Guest review by
    Reilly
    Family with young children