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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Hotel in Lamu

Located a few steps from Kipungani Beach, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodations in Lamu and features a fitness center, a garden and a bar. The hotel has family rooms.

V
Victoria
From
United States
Amazing probably, just stunning and the staff were incredible. Would love to go back. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
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$141
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

B
Brendan
From
Slovakia
Great staff, beautiful space, excellent service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

V
Val
From
United States
The pictures don't do it justice. It's absolutely beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
$160
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Antonio
From
United Kingdom
I had a great stay. Excellent quality-price ratio. Great staff as well. Quiet at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
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$85.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Royal House Shela

Hotel in Lamu

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

c
carmen
From
United States
Beautiful place, fantastic views, great service, delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults
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Amu House

Lamu

Just a 4-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Amu House features accommodations in Lamu, with a shared lounge.

N
Nathan
From
United States
the location in the old town and the friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Jua House

Lamu

Jua House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

R
Reilly
From
Canada
The staff, food and overall ambience made our visit one of the nicest stays we’ve had in a long time. Immaculate facilities. The place is just so tastefully decorated and well thought out. Morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the harbour…. The village of Shela is lovely. No cars. Clean beaches.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
Price from
$135
1 night, 2 adults
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Kijani Hotel

Lamu

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.

A
Austynn
From
Australia
The location can not be beat, but the pool and court yard stole the show
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
$900
1 night, 2 adults
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Shela Bliss

Lamu

Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near Manda Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

A
Avnish
From
Mauritius
It was one of the most memorable stays I’ve had. The house is a traditional Swahili house, with a beautiful terrace and views, a tastefully decorated interior with all the necessary amenities and a well stacked kitchen, which is always a plus with kids. Our host Abadalla is quite simply the best host I’ve ever had - and we travel quite a bit. He was kind, thoughtful and basically carefully planned our entire stay, coordinating tours, recommending awesome local spots and day activities along the way. He took take of it all, from airport pick up, to sunset Dhow, to Lamu tour, he negotiated the prices and made the trip ultra smooth. He also served us beautiful breakfast every morning, with a large variety of fruits, Swahili pastries, omelettes, etc. He also stocked the fridge and made sure we always had drinking water for a very reasonable fee. The nicest and warmest guy, who also shared many special moments with us, and shared stories and history of Lamu as well. We would highly recommend Shela Bliss to anyone. An outstanding experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
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$135
1 night, 2 adults
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Sai Shanti House

Lamu

Just a 3-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House, Sai Shanti House features accommodations in Lamu with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$32.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Lamu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Stopover Guest House and Restaurant provides beachfront accommodations in Lamu.

    From $80 per night

  • Baytulkher

    Hotel in Lamu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near 18th Century Swahili House Museum. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool.

    From $60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Pwani House - Lamu Seafront enjoys a location in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

    From $80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, The Red Pepper House offers 5-star accommodations in Lamu and features a garden, shared lounge and terrace.

    From $470 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Manda Beach and 500 yards from Shela Beach, Jannataan Hotel features accommodations in Lamu, with an indoor pool, a garden, and a terrace.

    From $57 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

    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.

    From $81 per night

  • Jannah Lamu

    Hotel in Shela
    Breakfast options

    Jannah Lamu enjoys a location in Shela, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

    From $174 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Featuring 5-star accommodations, Royal House Shela is located in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

    From $80 per night

Budget hotels in Lamu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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

    From $81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    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.

    From $96 per night

  • The air-conditioned accommodation is a 4-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Museum is a few steps away.

    From $90 per night

  • The air-conditioned accommodation is a 6-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Gallery Baraka is a 4-minute walk away.

    From $90 per night

  • Featuring garden views, Katiti N'tamu Lamu in Lamu features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge.

    From $85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

    Shiban House is offering accommodations in Shela. The homestay, set in a building dating back to 2006, is a 6-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

    Shela Bahari provides beachfront accommodations in Shela. The air-conditioned accommodations are a few steps from Manda Beach.

    From $115 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

    JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

Hotels located in the center of Lamu

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Roof Top House is located in Lamu, just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

    From $24.20 per night

  • Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque. This guest house features accommodations with a balcony.

    From $15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a terrace.

    From $15 per night

  • Fatnaish Riyadha Apartment is located in Lamu, just a 8-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and a few steps from Riyadha Mosque.

    From $47 per night

  • Fatnaish Rooftop Apartment offers accommodations in Lamu, a few steps from Riyadha Mosque. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

    From $40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Ajooba House provides accommodations in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. With city views, this accommodation offers a terrace. At the guest house, the units include a balcony.

    From $13.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is a few steps away.

  • Fatnaish 3 Bedroom Apartment Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This apartment features air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

    From $121 per night

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What Guests Said About Lamu:

  • 10.0

    Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic.

    Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic. With everyone on foot because there are no cars the sense of community is very strong. Architectural style of the village has been well maintained. There are good local eateries, and the peponi restaurant in Shella village is outstanding. We went everywhere by water taxi. Charming!
    Guest review by
    Onowhereman
    United States
  • 10.0

    I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no...

    I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no pollution say for donkey dung. There are many eateries with all kinds of meals, loved the seafood restaurants near the jetty. Lamu is safe for travellers and the community is very welcoming. Easy to get around either by speed boat, dhow or slow engine boats if not in a rush. The weather is warm and windy especially in the evening. People prefer to walk about and sit around the seafront at night where there is good ocean breeze before retiring for bed. Fishing is a great recreation activity which we all enjoyed while in Lamu.
    Guest review by
    Esther
    Australia
  • 10.0

    Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very...

    Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very friendly people. I like that most restaurants are at the beachfront and I can recommend a few with what they offer: 1. Forodhani Lamu- for local cuisine like pilau, biriyani etc. It was the most affordable. 2. Sailors Joint- for shawarma, pizza and sea food. I went here almost everyday for their shawarma, so so flavorful. 3. Bush Gardens Sea food restaurant- for seafood especially. Had the best fresh mango juice. 4. Rangarelli Cafe- in Shela has the best local food there 5. Gelamu- for gelato ice-cream, this is in Shela.
    Guest review by
    Salley
    Kenya
  • 10.0

    We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some...

    We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some outings to get to know Lamu better so our location on Manda island with private boat service to anywhere was ideal Some recommendable eating places included peponi and kijani hotels in Shela, garden restaurant on Lamu sea front We also enjoyed Lamu museum and the Flip-floppy enterprise for recycling all kinds of waste plastics
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 10.0

    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
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    Meron
    Germany

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  • Msafini Hotel

    Lamu
    From $81 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
    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.
    Guest review by
    Jordan
    Kenya

  • Beytsalam

    Lamu
    From $85.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
    The staff was really friendly and organised a boat taxi from airport in advance. Despite of a technical overbooking they found a good solution for all travellers. Instead of the booked room we got an Apartment next door. The Location ist perfect to walk around Lamu Town and visit the fort and Museum and the small shops in the second row roads. The breakfast was good. You could choose between Continental or Suaheli breakfast. We had both.
    Guest review by
    Katja
    Germany

  • Subira House

    Lamu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
    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.
    Guest review by
    Judy
    Kenya

  • Kijani Hotel

    Lamu
    From $1,000 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
    breakfast was delicious- nice that you got to choose from a menu of options so it wasnt the same thing each day. and location were perfect! It is a short walk to the part of the beach where you can swim. The hotel and pool itself is so nice and picturesque it was also wonderful just to stay on the property and get away from the bustle of the town.
    Guest review by
    Natalie
    United States

  • Jua House

    Lamu
    From $155 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
    Jua House is beautifully furnished and was a perfect place to stay for the Lamu Yoga festival. The staff were very friendly and always helpful. Breakfast was amazing and to top it all the evening tea treats were delicious. Beautiful view of Shela from the roof top.
    Guest review by
    Farhana
    Kenya