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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
Price from
$141
1 night, 2 adults

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
Canada
Great staff! Really relaxed and beautiful space. I took too long to write this review and so I've forgotten your name. I believe it started with 'C'. You're great! Thanks for taking care of me!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
$59
1 night, 2 adults

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, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant....

V
Val
From
United States
The pictures don't do it justice. It's absolutely beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Price from
$160
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Suzana
From
United States
The staff and facilities were the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Price from
$85.50
1 night, 2 adults

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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Sheila
From
Canada
Great location. Easy to find. Beautiful architecture. Comfortable. Breakfast was Amazing for $5 USD. Get a lot for your money. Staff are wonderful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu

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

Z
Zani
From
Kenya
The host is extremely helpful and resourceful and helped us plan things at a moment's notice. The location was great, great breakfast, it felt very secure for female travellers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Jua House

Lamu

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

L
LEE
From
South Korea
Perfect location, staffs, clean room and most of all, they have unbelievably nice view!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
Price from
$135
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
David
From
India
Stunning rooms, beautiful property
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
$165
1 night, 2 adults

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.

G
Giovanna
From
Indonesia
We loved the position being tight on the beach , the restaurant was also looking over the beach with beautiful cool breezes. The staff are all very friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
$900
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Hotels located in the center of Lamu

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 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant provides beachfront accommodations in Lamu.

From $90 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 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 8 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 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Museum and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Jamala Guesthouse features accommodations in Lamu with a garden. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

From $50 per night

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 $132 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 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 $76.50 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Lamu and nearby

Baytulkher

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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

LAMU HOUSE

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From $160 per night

Beytsalam

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Beytsalam in Lamu is close to 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Lamu Museum. Featuring sea and city views, this bed and breakfast also features free Wifi.

From $85.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 69 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 $90 per night

Samaki House

Hotel in Lamu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

Providing garden views, a garden, and free Wifi, Samaki House is located in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Lamu Museum.

From $35 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 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

La Joya Lamu enjoys a location in Shela, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and a few steps from Mnarani House. At the bed and breakfast, units have a wardrobe.

From $51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
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

Budget hotels in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 26 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.

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 $80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Beytsalaam Apartments offers accommodations in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance.

From $75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

Swahili Dreams Apartments enjoys a location in Lamu, a 8-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque.

From $70 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, 96 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.

From $67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 198 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

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What Guests Said About Lamu:

10

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

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

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

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

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

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 199 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
From $1,000 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 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
From $59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Much (!) better than the hotels in Shela, this small hotel has everything you need for a relaxed and authentic Swahili-Arabic Lamu experience. Personal tip: Try the cafes in the bustle of Lamu town and do a Dow tour in the evening!
Guest review by
Johannes
Germany
From $15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
Very friendly staff. be well-preserved and clean. It was the best accommodation in Kenya. Thank you so much!!!
Guest review by
seongwook
South Korea
From $81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
Lovely local hotel at the heart of Shela, offering a great rooftop view with welcoming and helpful staff!
Guest review by
Ines
United Kingdom