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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Lamu, Kenya

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

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Riyadha Mosque.

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.

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8.8
Fabulous
128 reviews
Price from
£12
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.

My stay in Tree house was just wonderful. The hotel is very special, amazing vibe and incredible location. It was so peaceful and the staff are very helpful and nice. I also loved the food, very healthy, tasty and big dishes. I will definitely come back.

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8.7
Fabulous
242 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Situated 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront offers an indoor pool, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This guest house features accommodation with a patio. Rooms are fitted with a balcony with views of the sea.

Great location on the waterfront in the old city, beautiful rooms, lovely rooftop patio.

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8.6
Fabulous
16 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is available and Gallery Baraka is 3.5 km away.

Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a solar powered hot shower. All guest rooms have a desk.

Excellent location, excellent hosts (Masha and Harrison), extremely scrumptuous food. You feel at home. Extreme tranquility on Manda Island, away from the hustle and bustle. Hard to beat.

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8.1
Very good
24 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

Featuring a garden, Jamala Guesthouse is situated in Lamu in the Coast region, 43 metres from Lamu fort. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Jetty (Lamu) and Water well. Some units at the property have a balcony with a garden view.

Nice gem right at the heart of town. Great architectural detail across the property. If you have some work or just want to relax at the property, the common areas are excellent with good wifi across the entire space.

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8.4
Very good
52 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Providing a garden, a terrace and free WiFi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house 200 metres from Lamu Fort and 200 metres from Lamu Museum. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

AMU house is a beautiful old and carefully restaured historical house. And the terrace on the roof top is perfect for relaxing and reading. The right place when you prefer the authentic life of Lamu to the touristy places of Shela. Thank you, Mary and Hussein for your hospitality, for your time, for organizing a stunning sailing trip, and for our unforgettable walk on Manda Island.

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8.8
Fabulous
68 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

The house is beautiful and it is the perfect place if you are looking for a private stay.

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7.8
Good
118 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

At the guest house, all units are equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

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7.7
Good
3 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Featuring sea views, Roof Top Private House offers accommodation with a balcony, around 60 metres from Lamu Fort. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Riyadha Mosque.

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Price from
£14
per night

Subira Guest House is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka, as well as 500 metres from Lamu Museum. 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 500 metres away and Riyadha Mosque is 300 metres from the guest house.

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Price from
£60
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £64.07
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews
    Amazing hosts and caretakers, always there to help and very kind. Lovely small touches, like flowers in the room and tips on what to do. Great location by the Seafront, with a beautiful view from the room and rooftop terrace.
    Farah
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £7.93
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    Mohammed is a very great host. He welcomed me so nicely and offered a guide to show me around Lamu. We also made a food arrangement and him and his family cooked for me for the whole of my stay there which was affordable as food can be quite tricky when new. You will feel at home. I loved the upstairs rooms because of the ventilation, so would highly recommend those. It's also situated 7 minutes away from the main street so it will give you a good tour of old town when figuring out old town. Overall a great experience for budget travellers
    Betty Kenya
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    One of the nicest accommodations in Kenya i have been so far. Arnold is a great host who has a lot of tips for Lamu. The place is very clean and ideally located in Lamu Town.
    Tim
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £144.17
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 22 reviews
    A remarkable property, full of history and character, and stylishly decorated. Our quiet room and private terrace at the back of the hotel overlooked charming rooftops, with dhows on the sea in the distance. The multiple pools, each set in its own secluded courtyard, are perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the island or the historic Old Town, and the waterside restaurant is totally delightful. Best of all, the team are so warm, welcoming and genuine - they really embody the spirit of Lamu and Kenya.
    Colin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £29.63
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 reviews
    Katana was a great host and very friendly. The rooftop had a great view and it was easy to get to from the jetty.
    Noémie
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    Arnold was a great host. The room we booked was very comfortable with a clean and nice bed. The rooftop has a great view of Lamu. The breakfast was well priced and filling.
    Bharat
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £16.02
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 128 reviews
    Wildebeeste is a very comfortable hostel/guesthouse in a traditional Swahili house, and it is less than 5 minutes walk from the main square and the port. Joshua the manager is very accommodating and helpful. The hostel wasn't full when I arrived, and Joshua provided an upgrade free of charge: I had a big room on the top floor (just under the rooftop terrace) with a great view of the port and the bay. I would definitely recommend Wildebeeste to other travellers - thank you Joshua!
    László
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.04
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 186 reviews
    Great location. Proximity to the beach was great. Beautiful upper terrace for relaxation on the property. Quiet and peaceful.
    Chege
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 134 reviews
    Jambo House is great. It is central in Lamu, the host Arnold provided us with a lot of useful recommendations (restaurants, trips...). The best was the breakfast, which is very cheap and yummy! We highly recommend this place, price performance is perfect!
    Mattes
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £16.02
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 128 reviews
    Staying in a Shwahili house is a great experience!! Joshua was a great host.
    Elena Sapna
    Young couple
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