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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.
Brendan
Slovakia
Great staff, beautiful space, excellent service
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
107 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.
PHILIS NYAKIO
Kenya
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.
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.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
22 reviews
Price from$117per 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.
Suzana
United States of America
The staff and facilities were the best.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
257 reviews
Price from$81per night
Jua House
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.
Barbara
United States of America
Staff , cleanliness, breakfast, decor and bathroom
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
267 reviews
Price from$120per night
Beytsalam
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.
Fathima
Canada
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
115 reviews
Price from$60per night
Wildebeeste Lamu
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.
Docktor
Kenya
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$30per night
Makubwa House
Lamu
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
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
36 reviews
Price from$120per night
Umma House
Lamu
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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
12 reviews
Price from$105per night
Banana House and Wellness Centre
Lamu
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.
Brett
South Africa
Staff were great, the breakfast was good.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
243 reviews
Price from$152per night
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What Guests Said About Lamu:
- 10Scored 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 friendlyAAnonymous - 10Scored 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.MeronGermany - 10Scored 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.
DaenCanada - 4.0Scored 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 LindaUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 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.EvelinEl Salvador - 8.0Scored 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.MutsumiKenya
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- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 204 reviewsI thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality. The manager, Mohamed, was amazing, very friendly and accomodating. He organized snorkeling and a sunset boat ride. Went out on the water with some of his trusted captains who were chill and hospitable. He also showed me around Lamu Town. He made me feel comfortable. I don't know what I'd do if it weren't for his recommendations. The hotel staff were also very nice and helpful. The breakfast was filling and delicious.DaenCanada
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 204 reviewsEverything! In the heart of Lamu town, amazing home-made breakfast, great staff (not pushy, very approachable, we had some great conversations, tips and referrals) and very aware of the ecological impact on this small island (water from the well, recycling, eco-toilets with wood chips instead of water, local products, no unnecessary plastic, etc). We loved relaxing on the terraces... Large room and bed (we're quite tall) and everything is so beautiful.
IrisKenya - From $94.50 per night9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 84 reviewsThe STAFF are exceptional. Rooms were spacious. Locals called it “the palace”. Everything was marble, high ceilings with fans. Pool was indoors… having breakfast (to order)each morning was great. The staff, Safari along with Johnson and Abu are exceptional and were the best part of Lamu for me. Helpful, respectful, kind, patient and knowledgeable!
StephenUnited States of America - 8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 12 reviewsVery beautiful and spacious apartment. There is a nice roof top with an amazing view. It is well located in Shela. The price was very cheap, maybe because of the low season or because it’s still new and some things are missing… They answer fast when you write and the manager was easy to reach in case of anything.MarilineCanada
- 8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 12 reviewsWe had a wonderful stay at the apartment, situated in the heart of Shela, very close to the boat arrival area and other venues. The host was incredibly kind and provided us with information even before our arrival. The on-site staff was also very accommodating and always available to assist us.DilaraGermany
- 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 127 reviewsA very beautiful and charming swahili palace. Josh is very nice and helped with everything, even with things not concerning to the accomodation. The room was very big and I could use the Kitchen and the top terrace with very nice views. Best place in Lamu if you want to avoid the fancy resorts.
JudithAustria - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 134 reviewsI loved everything about Jambo House. The breakfast was lovely. The host Arnold was, exceptional. He made sure my stay was hitch free. He recommended lovely restaurants and tour guides. I needed little help to move around Lamu. I will definitely tell my friends about Jambo House.DianaNigeria
- From $45 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 70 reviewsBeautiful old house amid the old town. Spacious rooms with open air seating at the entry of each. Fantastic roof top area wiling perfect views. Great breakfasts and wonderful staff. Mary will make sure you experience the best of Lamu. Thank you Mary.
TimothyUnited States of America - 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 11 reviewsAll the staff were very friendly and very helpful. The place is very clean. We had a nice room. Also Lamu and Shela are nice small towns and clean. You can stroll around also in the night. The beaches are not as in Malindi or Diani Beach but it was okay.
OlafGermany - 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 12 reviewsConveniently 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.GaryUnited States of America
- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 134 reviewsTypical house located in the heart of Lamu Town. The bedroom is spacious and super comfortable. Arnold and his staff are really great and kind. The breakfast was delicious. Arnold is a wealth of information on Lamu and he will arrange tours for you.ManonBelgium
- From $100 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 18 reviewsAlejandra was an amazing host. Very responsive and helpful with what we needed in Lamu Town. I love that there is air conditioning in the room considering Lamu is very hot/humid. Overall the views were breathtaking. 10/10Lincoln FordRwanda
- From $81 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 257 reviews- The hospitality of the staff ; - The perfect location of the place (very close to Shela beach) and the amazing views from the rooftop ; - Its swahili cuisine (excellent breakfast) as well as its pool and architecture
SylexxKenya - From $340.20 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very GoodRated very good· 67 reviewsVery 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!FrederikBelgium
- From $45 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 70 reviewsStaff were incredible, always on hand to help with organising boat trips, transfers down to Shela (nearby more touristy area at south of Lamu) and flexible for breakfast timings.DanielUnited Kingdom
- 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 127 reviewsI 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.RichardUnited States of America
- From $126 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 23 reviewsThe location is great to avoid crowds and just relax on the beach. Shela and Peponi Restaurant are just across the water so very easy to reach.MagdalenaNetherlands
- From $81 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 257 reviewsNice hotel in calm neighbourhood only a few minutes walk from the jetty. Cool pool, helpful staff, tasty breakfast and good value for money.
Anfield RdSweden - From $60 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 115 reviewsGood and comfortable facility, with easy access to a variety of amenities. A great place from which to explore Lamu.MichaelSouth Africa
- From $120 per night9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 267 reviewsVery good breakfast and house located near the main point of interest in Shela and 10 minutes walk from the sea.
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