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.
Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Maureen
Canada
The hotel was great, hanging out by the pool was wonderful. Reminded me of the Road hotels in Morocco with the pool in the centre open with plants around.
The meals were all very tasty and portion sizes just right. The view from our balcony was informative and immersive to watch. Our room was kept spotless and netting around bed much appreciated, that being said we had only one mosquito bite between the two of us. Many people came by on the tour to take photos of the pool, I think the hotel was part of the tour of Old Town.
Shout out to Esther at the front desk, always friendly and took care of any needs we had.
Wifi was excellent.
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.
Jua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.
Barbara
United States of America
Staff , cleanliness, breakfast, decor and bathroom
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.
Fathima
Canada
cute and comfortable on the water. hotel manager is wonderful and ensures you have a good stay!
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.
Jo
United Kingdom
The staff and manager of the house so helpful. Lots of advice and recommendations where to eat.
Also easy to find in the maze of Lamu, close to the jetty but far enough for a peaceful stay
Umma House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This villa features accommodations with a terrace.
Gary
United States of America
Conveniently located, but need a guide to find the house for the first time. Beautiful architecture with plenty of room to stretch out. Easy access to Lamu old town and Lamu House Hotel restaurant. Not a lot of other good restaurant choices nearby.
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi from Lamu Fort.
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.
Deborah
United States of America
The location, the architecture, the food and mostly the fantastic staff!
Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful...
Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful with tour guide not everyone but my first tour guide was a scarmer I don’t recommend tour guide u want to go places ask people over there r friendly
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Anonymous
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.
My stay at Msafini Hotel was great! The staff (including but not limited to Joshua, Dickson, and Davis) were exceedingly kind and friendly and I can tell that they went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. I really enjoyed the large breakfasts included with an array of options to choose from and I could also choose when and where I wanted to take my breakfast. My room was on the top floor with a stunning view and the location was convenient with the jetty and Shela Beach close by. I got my money's worth for 3 nights.
Nice location in the heart of a Shela neighbourhood yet 3 minutes walk from the sea. Quiet most of the time and authentic setting and surrounding. we were in the lovely top room with sea view. Everything is open (no windows per se) which can be surprising at first but we get to enjoy it a lot as privacy is well preserved and it keeps the night from excessive heat. all house in the area are like that and it makes sense.
Wonderful stay in a heritage building in the heart of Shela, with local live going on around the accommodation. Phone and they will pick you up at the pier, as the place is quite hard to find ( I kept getting lost). Wonderful common areas to hang out, lovely breakfast in the mornings. The host was very helpful in arranging a doctor to come round when I needed (minor) medical care. Woud stay again.
Jua House is beautiful, airy and comfortable. The staff are very warm and hospitable and Amani, in particular, is an exceptional host.
We enjoyed meeting and mingling with other guests at the communal breakfast table - that's a really nice social touch.
We liked being situated in the heart of Shela, staying among the very friendly and accommodating local community.
The hospitality, Tom was kind enough to pick me from the jetty and he was always ready to help me whenever I needed help. The proximity to the beach is an added advantage, very close to Peponi which is an amazing chill-out place.
Good basic breakfast. Budget-friendly.
Indeed I will consider staying in Shella White again and again when I find myself in Lamu 😊
I missed my morning flight on my day of travel to Lamu. The hotel manager was so handy in helping me book another flight the same day. He helped organize activities for me and guided me within the town. The hotel stuff were so friendly. I read the history of Subira House. It is a rustic "Omanish" house. I had a whole balcony for myself. I enjoyed my stay.
The house is in the heart of Lamu town, so very convenient to go anywhere, also close the the sea front, about 20min by boat to Shela. The rooftop room was amazing, where you can have the sea view at daytime and starry night. And there was an air-con equipped. Zion as the housekeeper were helpful and thoughtful
Lovely accommodation in a heritage building just off the center of Lamu Town. Very close to and easy to find from the pier but phone and they will pick you up at the pier. The terraces and rooftops are wonderful. Staff and owner very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast in the mornings. Would stay again.
Pwani is at an unbeatable location in Lamu, you open your windows straight to the sealife and culture. The staff is ultra helpful and kind. Both face to face and by whatsapp, they always responded timely and effectively. The roof terrace is stunning, great for relaxing, having a drink and watching Lamu.
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.
Absolutely amazing place. Lots of nice pockets to sit and relax, the rooms and the whole hotel are beautiful, and Amani, who runs it, is lovely and incredibly helpful -- we were met at the airport even though we forgot to share our flight time! Could not recommend more.
This hostel is located in a gorgeous old Swahili style house. The manager is the BEST. So helpful he even had me picked up at the airport. It is located in the center of Lamu town really close to everything. Rooms are quite big. WiFi worked very well.
Beautiful big room with lovely views from the terrace. Great location, quiet and walkable to the beach, restaurants etc, with a really nice spa right across from the centre. Staff very helpful and supportive with arranging tours and trips.
The hotel is beautiful, and the staff is always available and welcoming. We have access to a wide range of activities and the hotel is well located, in the center of Shilla and a few minutes by walk from the beach.
Insanely good value!! Nice breakfast and both Arnold and Fred were very helpful and knowledgeable. I had a great time in Lamu thanks to these two! I’d definitely recommend anyone visiting Lamu to stay here.
Amazing stay. Wonderful style and attention on details, big room with terrace. nice swimming pool and excellent food at the restaurant. The staff is helpful and very professional. Best place in Shela.
The owner is very helpful and did all his best to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Advised many tips about the people and the town. Guest house is highly recommendable for your stay
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.
Price point was spot on! Location fantastic and conveniently close to the airport. Dinner next door at Lamu House was exceptional. Nice alternative to the more expensive Shella.
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