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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.

Great staff, beautiful space, excellent service
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
108 reviews
Price from$30.70per night
Royal House Shela, hotel in Lamu

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

Value for money
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
43 reviews
Price from$80per night
LAMU HOUSE, hotel in Lamu

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.

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.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
23 reviews
Price from$180per 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.

The staff was very attentive and helpful.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
257 reviews
Price from$81per 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.

Staff , cleanliness, breakfast, decor and bathroom
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
270 reviews
Price from$120per 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.

cute and comfortable on the water. hotel manager is wonderful and ensures you have a good stay!
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
114 reviews
Price from$48per 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.

The hotel is in a good location, the staff is very nice and friendly.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
184 reviews
Price from$36.45per 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.

This place never disappoints. This was my second time staying here and it still exceeded my expectations. The flat I stayed in was spacious and thoughtfully designed with some artful collections of antique Swahili style furniture. There was access to a private fully equipped kitchenette with an adjacent outdoor dining/ lounging area. The room was airy and well ventilated and also had a very spacious bathroom that had great shower pressure! Joshua is an exceptional host, responsive, warm and welcoming and very attentive. He has even made provisions for Solar lights in case of power outages which were infrequent during my stay and only lasted a few minutes at a time. The Wilderbeeste provides all the comforts and necessities of a home away from home yet its quirky and historical design provides a sense of adventure and novelty needed for a retreat! Can't wait to return for a longer stay!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
127 reviews
Price from$20per night
Beytul Habaib, hotel in Lamu

Featuring inner courtyard views, Beytul Habaib in Lamu offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

Willy the houseman was very friendly and helpful
6.8
Scored 6.8
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
13 reviews
Price from$58.50per night
Umma House, hotel in Lamu

Umma House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This villa features accommodations with a terrace.

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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
12 reviews
Price from$105per night
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What Guests Said About Lamu:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    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
    A
    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.
    Mutsumi
    Kenya

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Lamu

  • 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 $50 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 37 reviews
    Great cheaper option in Shela, perfect location just a few minutes walk to the beach. The room was clean and had a fan for the heat, and there is a nice pool. Staff were helpful and friendly, the continental breakfast was okay, they offered a Swahili option for the second day but I unfortunately had to leave early before trying but I would recommend asking for that if you're interested. Overall I think it was a great option for the price, and I would stay again :)
    A
    Alice
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 242 reviews
    It was a fabulous location just a couple of minutes from the sea, beach and great restaurants. The staff were really nice and it was a great place to relax for a holiday. And when I arrived, the bed had flower petals on it and towel sculptures, which was a nice touch. The breakfast was great but sadly I didn't get to try other meals as you had to order about an hour in advance and the kitchen was closed at another time when I wanted to eat.
    Mary
    Australia
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 34 reviews
    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.
    DF17
    Netherlands
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 54 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
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 43 reviews
    Location was ok. Close to the main area of Shela and there is a nice view from the resting area. Breakfast was ok also, not buffete and sometimes there were missing things (like toasts) but is ok if u talk with them. Overall I think is good for the price and the type of hotel.
    Pablo
    Turkey
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews
    The apartment was lovely, super clean, very well decorated and well equipped. The location is ideal, with a great view over Shela and the sea (especially from the rooftop). The hosts are also very kind, responsive and accomodating :) Definitely recommend!
    Bensaid
    Kenya
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews
    That's the place to stay when in Lamu. It's located central in the town so you have boats, restaurants and museums within a convenient walking distance. Arnold will give all the information you could need for you stay. He can organize good tours as well.
    Jan
    Germany
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 67 reviews
    Very nice hotel right by the water and the boats in lovely Shela on Lamu. Good atmosphere. Nice restaurant with good food selection. Very happy about the service as well. Would really recommend this place!
    Frederik
    Belgium
  • From $80 per night
    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
  • From $20 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 127 reviews
    I had a very nice stay. It is an old, interesting house with so much character. Very comfortable and Kahindi was very helpful to me. Perfect location in the old part of Lamu.
    Richard
    United States of America
  • From $50 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12 reviews
    The location was right in the heart of Lamu, but that meant it was very noisy. So, great for being close to things, but not great due to the noise.
    Pat
    United States of America
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 257 reviews
    Nice hotel in calm neighbourhood only a few minutes walk from the jetty. Cool pool, helpful staff, tasty breakfast and good value for money.
    Anfield Rd
    Sweden
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 257 reviews
    The staff are so friendly and helpful; they really were the highlight. Shela is small and a short walk takes you wherever you need to go.
    Kate Olmesdahl
    South Africa
  • From $55 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 71 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
  • From $65 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 114 reviews
    Excellent location, right on the boardwalk. One of very few with air conditioning on Lamu Very resourceful and accomodating owner
    Goldiner
    Israel
  • From $20 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 127 reviews
    Very friendly staff. be well-preserved and clean. It was the best accommodation in Kenya. Thank you so much!!!
    seongwook
    South Korea
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 242 reviews
    The staff are wonderful and the hotel provides a complimentary boat + porter both arriving AND leaving !
    Chris B
    United Kingdom
  • From $120 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 270 reviews
    Clean, modern, breezy rooms, small boutique hotel, good breakfast, friendly staff
    Wendy
    United States of America
  • From $120 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 270 reviews
    Wonderful stay at Jua House, would recommend to anyone staying in Shela.
    Savannah
    United Kingdom