Subira House
Behind Lamu Fort, 80500 Lamu, Kenya – Excellent location - show map
Great location for exploring Lamu. The views from the balcony are stunning.
United States
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. Guests can enjoy a free buffet breakfast each day at the restaurant. The restaurant serves a range of healthy organic cuisine, with packed lunches and room service available upon request. This eco-friendly property has a library and a garden with sunny terrace, and offers massages and babysitting services. Activities in the area include Snorkeling , whale-shark swimming, canoeing, yoga and a day trip to our Perma culture farm. The Lamu Airport is less than 3 km from the property, but can only be accessed by boat.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Property practices
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Susan
United States“Great location for exploring Lamu. The views from the balcony are stunning.”
Sandra
Ireland“Loved this place! Spotless, good food, great staff, authentic, breezy and bright room And best of all the location is smack bang in the middle of old Lamu- we loved it.”
Alperaldo
Turkey“Very cool owners, great staff and attitude. A house full of history. Very authentic. In the heart of the island with great food.”
Hosted by Swedish Christina and Dutch Paul Aarts are owners since 1990.They met here 1975.
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Karkadeh
- CuisineLocal
Facilities of Subira HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleries
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Baby safety gates
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Yoga classes
- Massage chair
- Hair styling
- Beauty Services
- MassageAdditional charge
- German
- English
- French
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Swedish
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash
Subira House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the island of Lamu is only accessible by boat. Flights arrive at Lamu Airport on Manda Island and buses arrive at Mokowe.
In order for Subira House to arrange boat transport, please inform them in advance of your flight or bus arrival details. Associated costs must be paid in advance. Contact details are provided in the booking confirmation email.
Lamu Old Town is Kenya's oldest settlement. It is an important site for Islamic activities and celebrations.
Please inform Subira House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.
FAQs about Subira House
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Subira House is 250 yards from the centre of Lamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Subira House include:
- Twin
- Family
- Double
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Check-in at Subira House is from 11:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The prices at Subira House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Subira House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Personal trainer
- Themed dinner nights
- Hair styling
- Water sport facilities on site
- Beauty Services
- Tour or class about local culture
- Yoga classes
- Walking tours
- Massage chair
- Live music/performance
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Temporary art galleries
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Subira House has 1 restaurant:
- Karkadeh
