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.
ian
Mexico
This was genuinely one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had. The bungalows are amazing, every little decoration thought through, with wonderful views of the sand dunes, I felt like I was in paradise. The food is great, staff extremely kind and helpful and the location stunningly beautiful. The place felt very much chich and high end in spite of being an eco-resort: the bed was amazingly comfortable, the bathroom spacious and clean and the room overall was just stunningly beautiful and comfortable. They even gave a kenyan phone and a bluetooth speakers, which I thought was brilliant.
For the price, I found this resort to be a steal and I hope to be back someday. If you're looking for a place immersed in nature where to disconnect and soak in the beauty of starry skies, sand dunes and empty beaches, look no further.
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.
keziah
United Arab Emirates
The location was great and the staff were friendly Bahati the receptionist was kind and welcoming. Swahili breakfast was very good
Jua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.
Onono
Nigeria
The breakfast was the most enjoyable thing about the place. It was a large delicious spread made by the resident cook.
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.
Noora
Finland
The hotel is in a good location, the staff is very nice and friendly.
Just a 11-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 0.7 miles from Lamu Fort, Tabassam Guest House features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden.
Eric
United States of America
The owner Mohamed is lovely and completely trustworthy. I felt very safe there. He was super helpful and met me at the dock to bring me to the hotel. He has some great recommendations for where to eat and how to book a dhow trip. You will not find a cheaper accommodation on the island! Excellent value. The rooms even have private bathrooms!
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.
Nelya
Canada
The staff was great- very welcoming, helped with a few issues, organized my laundry, a few trips.
The breakfast was fantastic!
The location is great. Very comfortable.
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.
Francesca
United States of America
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"My stay at this hotel was absolutely fantastic! The hotel itself is stunning, and the on-site restaurant is hands down the best in town. The food was incredible, the views were breathtaking, and the overall vibe was perfect. Every member of the staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to assist with anything I needed. It was an unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!"
Golden House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Lamu Museum is a few steps away.
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.
Caretaker Moses and owner Brian were very nice, thank you!
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.
Great place, staff, pool and rooftop scene at a good price
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.
rooftop view at the restaurant and the swahili breakfast😍
Featuring inner courtyard views, Beytul Habaib in Lamu offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.
The breakfast was great and David was amazing all through our stay.
Olympic House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 4-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and 500 yards from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.
Olympic Lamu sea front house - 2 bedroom All ensuite offers accommodations in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.
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.
Beautifully decorated . Great location . Lovely people . Jivanjee the manager was incredibly attentive and helpful . All the staff were kind and warm and helpful in every way .
Providing a fitness center, a terrace, and free Wifi, Shiban House is a recently renovated homestay a 5-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.
Joseph was an excelent host. Always wiling to help us
Manama Suites Apartment offers accommodations in Lamu. The property features free private parking. All units feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, fully equipped kitchen, and terrace.
Just a 11-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 0.7 miles from Lamu Fort, Tabassam Guest House features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden.
Yaye House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 10-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is a few steps away.
Offering a bar and a shared lounge, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa in Shela is close to Manda Beach and Mnarani House. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.
Providing a garden, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes features accommodations in Shela. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.
What Guests Said About Lamu:
Scored 10
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
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Scored 10
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
Scored 10
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
Scored 4.0
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
Scored 8.0
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
Scored 8.0
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
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Had an exceptional stay at Jua. Staff is very helpful and the house keeper Amani was the best. He really is very patient and graceful. You will love the breakfast, the proximity to the beach and restaurants. The rooms are spotless clean.
Had a chance to meet Thomas, the owner for chit chats over 4 o'clock tea on the terrace, cool lad!
Looking forward to my next stay. Inshallah!
We had a delicious breakfast prepared for us .
Rooms were always clean and tidy .
Interior deco reflects 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐮 heritage , and comfy too . Friendly staff and great location close to Shela . We also had a young captain who took us around with the boat for a fair price . A holiday to remember!
A unique and extremely cosy family-run hotel. We really enjoyed the tranquility, traditionally styled rooms, a nice pool area. Breakfast was the best during our whole trip in Kenya. The staff were always there to help us.
Highly recommended and we would be very happy to come back again.
The property is so close to everything; peponi hotel, Shela bahari restaurant, Kijani, Gelamu, Faliera you name it. The place was also clean, fitted with a mosquito net, clothes hangers and hot water shower.
The owner is very helpful and did all his best to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Advised many tips about the people and the town. Guest house is highly recommendable for your stay
Kiryuhantsev
Russia
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