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JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu

JamboHouse Lamu is set in Lamu, 400 metres from Gallery Baraka, 500 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. It is situated 300 metres from Lamu Fort and offers luggage storage space. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a sun terrace as well as beauty services. Arnold is superhost, knowledgable, reliable and will make your holiday just perfect. I suggest takling breakfast there too, its nice and comfy to eat there. Lamu has a lot to offer and its amazing place for holiday, authentic and special. We loved our stay, locatipon is great too!!!!

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9.3
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Jua House

Lamu

Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this bed and breakfast is 200 metres from the Mnarani House. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace. Excellent stay. Lovely authentic design, super sweet staff (shout out to Amani for always helping out with a big smile), and I LOVE the idea of the tea hour, as well as the wonderful fresh homemade breakfast. We will be back!

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9.1
Superb
283 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Subira House 4 stars

Lamu

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.

The bright rooms at Subira House have either a patio or a balcony and some have sea views and free Wi-Fi. Every room has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area. Mohamed & staff were wonderful. The food was amazing.

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8.9
Fabulous
213 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Umma House

Lamu

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. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 200 metres away. Incredible space with even better people. First, even before we arrived, communication with the host (Tarik) was impeccable. We always felt we were in good hands and that rang true from the moment we arrived especially with the housekeeper Farid who was absolutely excellent and was on top of every need we might have. I should take a moment also to say that the space itself is STUNNING. Absolutely gorgeous with many, many beautiful details. Truly a hidden gem of Lamu.

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9.1
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

Makubwa House

Lamu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu. The property was built in 19th century, and has accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The holiday home features an indoor pool and a shared kitchen. The house is extraordinary and beautiful. The "butler" Zion went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable

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9
Superb
33 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

Deuli House

Shela

Set within 100 metres of Shela Beach and 100 metres of Manda Beach in Shela, Deuli House provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. The apartment features family rooms. My first impression of Deuli House's wonderfulness was Chuie, the manager, who picked us up at the airport and provided us with useful information on Lamu City and Shela. The Deuli House itself is a spectacular example of Swahili-Arabic architecture, with a riyad-style central fountain in a light well extending 3 stories high. Beautifully handcrafted wood furniture decorate the living area. An antique dhow sail billows from the top of the light well to the ground floor exaggerating the building's height. The garden is large, and green with HUGE giant oyster shells where the turtles shelter from the sun. In addition to the breathtaking architecture, Chef Chengo and his assistant Michael, act like your personal chef and waiter. Peilo (sp?) the household help, created a beautiful bed of flowers as a welcome and keeps the accommodations spotless. The meals were amazing, the rooms are spacious, and the service, impeccable. The mosque is nearby, so we were shocked at 5am for prayers. It is located close to Peponi Hotel and magnificent soft sandy beaches which unfortunately we didn't have enough time to walk around. Also missed sailing at sunset in a dhow boat because of inclement weather...bummed...need to return.

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9
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Shiban House

Shela

Providing a fitness centre, a terrace and free WiFi, Shiban House is a recently renovated homestay 500 metres from Manda Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House. The homestay features family rooms.

At the homestay, all units are equipped with a private bathroom. The guest house was large with a couple different rooftop/balcony areas. Very clean. Room large. Changed out sheets every 2 nd day. Fans only no air con. Offer breakfast at small cost but kitchen area open to all with micro, stove and frig. Hard to find as Shela is all narrow alleyways. Joseph the houseman will organize pick up from the airport which is island across and porters for luggage and will meet you at the boat dock so set up transfer before arrival. Same cost as you would do on your own except maybe porter gratuity. Donkeys roam at will through the town so you really do not want to wheel luggage through the street. Joseph will go and pick up your bottled drinking water and fruits for you so just give him money. Wi fi was good but they do have power outages which is comman for the entire area/country. Quiet area.

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8.9
Fabulous
108 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge. This traditional Swahili house is full of artifacts and old tools..when we first entered we felt like in a museum. The host is a great guy, always smiling, ready to help with tips about Lamu and to accommodate all the needs you may have. He gave us a free room upgrade too. I def recommend you to stay in this fantastic place with an exceptional value for money and a great atmosphere.. location was great too!! I'd definitely go back when I'll be back to Lamu island

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8.7
Fabulous
120 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

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. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available. Garden and swimming pool,. Delicious breakfast and the swahili dinner.

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8.8
Fabulous
232 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

Swahili Dreams Apartments

Lamu

Set within 200 metres of 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Swahili Dreams Apartments offers accommodation with a kitchen.

With a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace. Probably one of the most beautiful properties you could find on the island. For a creative professional, being at every corner of Swahili Dreams Apartments was a pure joy, every detail is so well curated. The private apartment was really spacious and had so much air while the common space tempts you to lounge there all day. Bravo to the team and the architect! It is a masterpiece we will remember for long.

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8.5
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Most booked holiday rentals in Lamu this month

FAQs about holiday rentals in Lamu

  • JamboHouse Lamu, Jua House and Subira House are some popular holiday rentals in Lamu.

    In addition to these holiday rentals, Umma House, Makubwa House and Deuli House are also popular in Lamu.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a holiday rental in Lamu. Here’s what we offer:

    • Free cancellation on most stays
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    • 24/7 customer support in 40+ languages

  • Makubwa House, Wildebeeste Lamu and Amu House have received great reviews from guests in Lamu regarding the views from these holiday rentals

    Guests staying in Lamu also spoke highly of the views from these holiday rentals: Subira House, Furaha House and Umma House.

  • Couples travelling in Lamu loved staying at Makubwa House, JamboHouse Lamu and Jua House.

    Similarly, these holiday rentals in Lamu are highly rated by couples: Deuli House, Subira House and Shiban House.

  • Most holiday rentals on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • There are 27 holiday rentals in Lamu you can book on Booking.com.

  • The average price per night for a holiday rental in Lamu for this weekend is £84, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Many families visiting Lamu loved staying at Shela Bahari, JamboHouse Lamu and Makubwa House.

    Similarly, Jua House, Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House and Kijani Hotel are also popular among family travellers.

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